Faculty and Staff News

Purdue Alert test set for today

Purdue will test its emergency notification system, including sirens, at 10 a.m. today (Jan. 14). The alert system includes campus-wide emailing, text messaging, Twitter, information posted to the Campus Status page, All Hazards Outdoor Siren activation, Alertus beacons installed in large classrooms, desktop popup alerts on most classroom and lab computers, digital signs and Boiler TV emergency alert system activation.

Other Stories

• 'Skills for Performance' training offered campus-wide for all employees

• Increasing temperatures could cause ice, snow to fall from roofs and overhangs

• Deadline extended to register for Center for Healthy Living's upcoming 'Living with Diabetes' program

• Drop-in consultations on grant writing being offered today

In the Spotlight

Purdue 'Ever True' campaign surpasses $1B mark

Purdue's "Ever True" fundraising campaign surpassed $1 billion in contributions from alumni, corporations, foundations and friends as calendar year 2015 came to a close. As of Dec. 31, $1,003,583,309 had been committed toward the $2.019 billion goal. To mark the milestone, the Purdue Bell Tower, the symbol of the campaign, will be lit in gold through next week.

Additional News

Research

• Researchers in various studies looking for participants

General

• Indiana corn production lower than USDA projection

• Financial aid programs to offer help to students, families

Purdue in the News

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

• Phys.org: Microbots individually controlled using 'mini force fields'

• Washington Times: Purdue team powers Nicaraguan clinic

• Kansas City Star, Indianapolis Business Journal: Farm boom fizzles as crop surplus expands financial strain

• Inside INdiana Business: Ag software startup receives NSF grant

• Fort Wayne Journal Gazette: IPFW part of $700,000 award to recruit Indiana teachers in high-need subjects and schools

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

• Concerts, competitions, special events to enliven Purdue Jazz Festival

• LGBTQ and ally student-led conference to bring Judy Shepard, speakers, entertainers to Purdue

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