Faculty and Staff News

November OIRAE briefing examines fall 2013 cohort persistence and academic distress

A recent report released by Purdue's Office of Institutional Research, Assessment and Effectiveness examines the academic progress of 6,319 students who began attending Purdue in the fall of 2013. The report, available here, looks at factors such as cohort persistence and academic distress. A public forum to discuss the topic will be held 10-11 a.m. Wednesday (Dec. 9) in Stewart Center, Room 279.

Other Stories

• Volunteers sought to honor MLK through day of service

• New employee orientation registration link has changed; bookmarks should be updated accordingly

• ITaP to offer finals week workshops: Grade Submit Tool, Video Express, WebEx and Tech Tuesday time-saving tips

In the Spotlight

Purdue professors at Paris Climate Summit to study climate change and indigenous people

Purdue social scientists are attending the Paris Climate Summit, COP21, to understand how underrepresented and marginalized groups are represented and what role they play in international environmental negotiations. Kimberly R. Marion Suiseeya, assistant professor of political science, and Laura Zanotti, associate professor of anthropology, lead the Purdue team.

Additional News

Research

• Purdue professor helps create 'rolling' DNA-based motor

General

• Purdue Calumet professor combines philosophy, dance as Fulbright Scholar

• Human Resources, Indiana Blood Center teaming up to save lives

• Holiday cooking classes available this month

• Expert: Those building toys under the tree aren't just for boys

Sports

• Volleyball advances in NCAA tournament to face No. 3 Texas

• Purdue football's Kugler earns Academic All-America honors

Purdue in the News

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

• Phys.org, Nanotechnology Now, Medical News Today: Viscous nanopores collapse according to universal law

• Inside INdiana Business, Gary Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune: Purdue Northwest picks 'Pride'

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

• Purdue dance company to present Winter Works concert

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