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August 10, 2017 |
Faculty and Staff News
Portion of State Street reopens; other restrictions continue for State Street Redevelopment Project
The portion of State Street stretching from Salisbury Street to North University Street will reopen by Monday (Aug. 14) with a new, two-way traffic pattern throughout and some restrictions still in place. As the project moves into the final phase of 2017 construction, which will last through the end of November, some existing restrictions will remain in place.
Other Stories
• New sponsor video featured on Transform Purdue website; President Daniels shows support
• Staff may experience traffic delays during campus move-in days, Aug. 14-15
• Smoking area changes to be in effect for start of fall semester
• United Way pledge packets being mailed to retirees; Vanguards to gear up 2017 campaign
• Faculty search committee workshops scheduled
• Staff & Student Bowling League to organize Monday
In the Spotlight
Wilmeth Active Learning Center to offer advanced learning environment
The $79 million Thomas S. and Harvey D. Wilmeth Active Learning Center, which will serve as a new centerpiece in the heart of Purdue's campus and as a daily destination for thousands of students, is up and running as the academic year is set to begin. The center, under construction for more than two years, offers students a unique learning experience through active learning and integrated study rooms and library spaces.
Open houses to showcase active learning spaces
Faculty are invited to attend active learning open houses during the week of Aug. 14-18, to tour Wilmeth Active Learning Center and experience the flexibility and features it offers for teaching innovation.
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Additional News
Research
• New CubeSat propulsion system uses water as propellant
• Study tests the complexity of important plant hormones
• New solid lubricant shown to reduce friction and wear on steel surfaces
• Researchers in various studies looking for participants
General
• Photo gallery: Opening day at the Indiana State Fair »
• Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security joins Discovery Park
• About 6,500 new students expected for Boiler Gold Rush; check-in procedures set
• Purdue to provide subsidy for students assigned to off-campus apartments
People
• Boiler Business Exchange announces Hall inductees
Sports
• Team USA to host Team Canada twice
• Free admission for all fans at Purdue soccer's Folk Field
Purdue in the News
Here is a sampling of recent news reports about Purdue from media across the nation and the world.
• Christian Science Monitor: Welcome to orientation, freshmen: Here’s a copy of the Constitution
• Washington Times: Look inside Purdue’s $79 million active learning center
• Indianapolis Star: How well are Indiana high schools preparing students for college?
• WLFI: New psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner program coming to Purdue
Events
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• Knight, Keady to appear at Elliott Hall of Music in October
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