January 15, 2016

Faculty and Staff News

Winter walking: Tips to avoid slip and fall injuries

Radiological and Environmental Management continues to urge employees to walk safely and take some simple precautions as they venture out this winter.

In the Spotlight

Host-A-Boiler program success is opportunity to build more international friendships

Thanks to dozens of local families and individuals, more than 251 Purdue students were able to spend time during the recent holiday breaks with families while thousands of miles away from their own families. Area residents still interested in similar experiences are encouraged to sign up for the International Friendship Program, which connects hosts and students and can offer suggestions of activities that others have found productive in creating an enjoyable relationship.

Purdue is one of top 200 'Most International Universities'

The Times Higher Education has ranked Purdue on its top 200 list of the Most International Universities. Only nine U.S. institutions made the global list, which was announced Thursday (Jan. 14).

Additional News

Research

• Hot spots of small swimming marine organisms may contribute to mixing

General

• Purdue FoundryX initiative launches beta site for online community

• Purdue College of Health and Human Sciences, IU School of Medicine team up for high school summer camp

Purdue in the News

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

• Time Magazine, Christian Science Monitor, Bloomberg News: You asked: Are the honeybees still disappearing?

• Fox News: A bright new future for traditional light bulbs?

• Phys.org: Physicists propose the first scheme to teleport the memory of an organism

• Lafayette Journal & Courier, Indianapolis Star: Purdue $2B fundraising goal hits halfway point

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

• Musical 'Annie' to be performed at Purdue on Feb. 11

• Harpeth Rising to bring 'chambergrass' to Lafayette

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