April 15, 2016

Faculty and Staff News

Purdue professor named American Council on Education fellow

Rebecca W. Doerge, the Trent and Judith Anderson Distinguished Professor of Statistics at Purdue, was chosen as one of 33 fellows nationwide this year by the American Council on Education.

In the Spotlight

Weekend to bring Spring Fest, Aviation Day, more

Purdue will host a variety of free, fun and educational activities, including Spring Fest, the College of Veterinary Medicine open house, Aviation Day and Purdue football's spring game this weekend (April 16-17).

A look at this weekend's offerings:

* Purdue Spring Fest offers fun and learning for all ages

* College of Veterinary Medicine open house set for Saturday

* Aviation Day returning to Purdue University after a century hiatus

* International artist's sculpture to be unveiled Saturday

* Challenge 5K supports Purdue cancer research

* Purdue football to hold spring game

* Parking and travel restrictions to be in place for Spring Fest

* More this weekend

Additional News

General

• Rolls-Royce, Purdue combine strengths to create $33 million strategic partnership for jet engine design

• Purdue Calumet teams win top awards in NASA challenge

• Purdue professor uncovers lost account of WWII's Ernie Pyle

• Premium internships provide opportunities for students, improvements for Purdue Catering & Events

Sports

• Football Master Plan total passes $20 million

Purdue in the News

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

• Indianapolis Business Journal, Inside INdiana Business: Rolls-Royce, Purdue form $33M jet engine research partnership

• Phys.org: 'Smart' sensor predicts failures, improves safety for mechanical, medical technologies

• Huffington Post: 3 cross-cultural tips for the journey to sustainable fishing in Myanmar

• Lafayette Journal & Courier: Artist's legacy in new Purdue sculpture

• Inside INdiana Business: Keihin gives students real-world experience

Events


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