February 26, 2016

Board of Trustees News

Board approves winter recess for 2016-17

At the recommendation of President Mitch Daniels, the Board of Trustees today (Feb. 26) approved for 2016 the addition of a three-day winter recess on Dec. 27-29 for faculty and staff on all Purdue campuses. The three days are in addition to approved University holidays already scheduled on Dec. 23, 26, 30 and Jan. 2.

Trustees ratify 2 named, distinguished professors; approve science doctorates for IUPUI

The Purdue University Board of Trustees today (Feb. 26) confirmed two named and distinguished professors and also voted to recommend approval for new doctor of philosophy degrees at the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis School of Science.

Trustees approve phenotyping facility, health contract extension, building name

Purdue University’s Board of Trustees today (Feb. 26) gave authorization to move forward on the Controlled Environment Phenotyping Facility, which will enhance plant sciences research and education in the College of Agriculture. Trustees also approved naming a field phenotyping facility currently under construction at the Agronomy Center for Research and Education (ACRE) and a contract extension with the firm that manages the university’s Center for Healthy Living.

Report to trustees updates Purdue Moves initiative for world-changing research

At the Purdue trustees meeting today (Feb. 26), Suresh Garimella, executive vice president for research and partnerships, and Jay Akridge, the Glenn W. Sample Dean of Agriculture, provided an update of the world-changing research initiative in Purdue Moves.

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