October 16, 2017

Faculty and Staff News

Purdue president to lead expert panel discussion on looming global food shortage

"Food Security: Feeding the World in 2050," a fireside chat presented by President Mitch Daniels, will be held 2:30-3:30 p.m. today (Oct. 16) in Stewart Center's Fowler Hall. Guest speakers are Sean Callahan, president and CEO of Catholic Relief Services, and Chris Policinski, president and CEO of Land O'Lakes Inc., who have been outspoken advocates about the need to address food shortages.

In the Spotlight

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Alumnus Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina is coming to Purdue fresh off a ceremony in Iowa in which he will have received the World Food Prize for his work as president of the African Development Bank Group. He will join President Mitch Daniels on stage to share his story of vision, diligence and principle in a world where food and water are becoming bigger issues every year. Don't Miss It!

Additional News

General

• Purdue, Jordan partner on center to tackle regional, global health challenges

Purdue in the News

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

• Journal & Courier: Will State Street's new bike lane improve Purdue's bike culture?

• Phys.org: Innovation could provide inexpensive, clean way for U.S. to enter $4 billion market to recover rare earth elements

• Mother Jones: Scientists found a gnarly pesticide in 75 percent of global honey samples

• Farms.com: Apple trees bear more fruit when surrounded by good neighbors

Events


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