September 20, 2018

Faculty and Staff News

Purdue to initiate dean search for Libraries

Jay Akridge, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs and diversity, has announced the start of a national search for the next dean of Purdue University Libraries.

In the Spotlight

Footsteps on the moon and a promise at home

Neil Armstrong’s voice crackled over the NASA feed almost 50 years ago from the surface of the moon as he proclaimed “… One giant leap for mankind.” It is probably the best-known giant leap in the world, but Purdue’s faculty, students and alumni continue to strive making giant leaps to solve the world’s greatest challenges. Purdue is celebrating 150 years of innovation by looking forward, beginning with the Giant Leaps Sesquicentennial Campaign kickoff event during homecoming week.

Additional News

Research

• Super cheap earth element to advance new battery tech to industry »

• Simulations of every woman's breast tissue address delay on enhanced MRI cancer detection

• Researchers in various studies looking for participants

General

• Roleck, Fernando represent Purdue University as Astronaut Scholars

• Amelia Earhart Summit set for Oct. 1

Purdue in the News

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

• New York Times, U.S. News & World Report, Reuters: Inside China’s strategy in the soybean trade war

• USA Today: Did ‘downgraded’ Florence contribute to a false sense of security?

• Houston Chronicle: Want a healthier heart? Eat a steak

• Nikkei Asian Review: How Asian companies are navigating the trade war

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

• Purdue AD and former student-athletes to highlight Krannert event in Indianapolis

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