October 11, 2016

Faculty and Staff News

Purdue Teaching Academy Day set for Oct. 26; presentations, posters being accepted

Members of the Purdue University Teaching Academy and graduate teaching assistants will share insights on their teaching Oct. 26 during the third annual Teaching Academy Day. All faculty members, teaching assistants and other members of the Purdue community interested in innovations in university teaching are invited to attend this free event.

In the Spotlight

Purdue Profiles: Jonathan Swarts

An election year is always an interesting time to be a political science professor. Jonathan Swarts, professor of political science and interim department head at Purdue Northwest, recalls what first intrigued him about politics and what he hopes to pass on to his students.

Swarts has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Akron and a master's and doctoral degree from The Ohio State University with an emphasis on comparative politics and international relations.

Additional News

Research

• Empowering preschool children with the language of math adds up to stronger skills

General

• Week of activities planned for Purdue Homecoming

• New location 'on tap' at Union to serve People's Brewing Co. ales

Purdue in the News

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

• Phys.org: Exotic property confirmed in natural material could lead to fundamental studies

• Inside Indiana Business: Purdue scores $4M NSF grant

• Philadelphia Inquirer: Third-party alternatives to Trump, Clinton lose support as election nears

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

• Grammy-winning R&B singer to bring 'Livin' on a High Note' to Purdue

• Film screening to highlight immigrants' positive impact

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