October 26, 2015

Faculty and Staff News

'Host-A-Boiler' and share your holidays with a student

A new program called "Host-A-Boiler" is inviting faculty, staff and others to play host for a meal, a family gathering or community event during Thanksgiving and/or winter break to a student or students who may not have an opportunity to go home during these times.

In the Spotlight

Purdue Moves: World-Changing Research

This week's highlights feature accomplishments in world-changing research, particularly in the key initiative areas of plant sciences and drug discovery, and with additional focus on commercialization. To learn more about Purdue's accomplishments in these areas, click here.

Purdue 16th worldwide for universities granted U.S. patents

One important aspect of research is its potential for application and commercialization. Part of the commercialization process requires obtaining patents. Purdue is ranked 16th in the world among universities granted U.S. utility patents in 2014, according to a new report released by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) and the Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO).

Additional News

General

• Purdue surprises newly admitted students »

• Greater Lafayette Commerce inviting faculty, staff to nominate students

• Purdue Ag developing study abroad program with Cuba

• Federal education official schedules visit to Purdue campus

People

• Appointments, honors and activities

Purdue in the News

Here is a sampling of recent news reports about Purdue from media across the nation and the world.

• Times of Malta: Why are we drawn to fear?

• Carmel Current: Mitch Daniels talks student debt at OneZone event in Carmel

• WISH-TV: Purdue researchers discuss concussions in young athletes

Events


	Don't Miss It! Lectures and Guest Speakers This week's events Events for the next four weeks Ongoing series and opportunities Deadlines for faculty and staff

• Literary Reading Series is Nov. 5 with author Charles Baxter

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