Faculty and Staff News

Purdue to initiate dean search for College of Science

A search will begin for dean of the College of Science in response to the announcement that Jeffrey Roberts will step down from that position, effective July 9. Roberts will return to the Department of Chemistry as a full-time professor. Craig Svensson, dean of the College of Pharmacy, will take on the additional responsibility of interim dean for the College of Science until a successor is appointed.

Other Stories

• Upcoming workshop at Center for Healthy Living to focus on weight management

• PEAP sets Chicago trip for July 9

In the Spotlight

Grad assistant applies industrial engineering principles to manage STAR attendance for record-breaking class

As the University prepares to welcome its largest incoming class since 2008, Shrivallabh (Shri) Khadilkar has been working hard behind the scenes to help ensure that newly admitted students have a smooth and positive experience as they transition to college. Khadilkar, a graduate assistant in Student Success at Purdue's Orientation Programs unit, is helping to organize the University's Summer Transition, Advising and Registration (STAR) program, which runs from June 13 to July 8.

Additional News

Research

• Innovative process produces biodegradable cellulose-based films »

• Purdue researchers receive $2.5 million to study effects of perfluoroalkyl substances on amphibians

• Old World metals were traded on Alaska coast several hundred years before contact with Europeans

• Researchers in various studies looking for participants

General

• Purdue, Discovery Park to host Midwest Clean Energy Innovation Forum

• Project Lead The Way training for K-12 teachers coming to West Lafayette

• Able Flight program takes off with new students, more planes

• Career assessment services to be offered for high schoolers

• Nutrition Science announces cooking class on Indian cuisine

• 'Art of Aging' exhibit seeks artworks from local artists

• Purdue theatre professor spots British theme at 2016 Tony Awards

Sports

• Versyp granted 6-year contract extension

• Enekwechi finishes his career on high note, puts men in third

• Purdue Northwest announces leadership of baseball program

• Wexter named head coach of Purdue Northwest golf programs

• Enekwechi named Great Lakes Region's Men's Field Athlete of the Year

• Limited spots available for men's basketball camps

Purdue in the News

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

• Wall Street Journal: How the Olympics shaped Muhammad Ali

• Kiplinger Report: An alternative to student loans: Pay for your education with future income

• Phys.org: Veterinarian offers travel tips for pets going on vacation

• Photonics: Laser scatterometer distinguishes wild type, mutant bacteria

Events

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