Faculty and Staff News

Critically acclaimed author of 'Algorithms of Oppression' to speak on campus

Does racism and sexism exist on internet search engines? Is there an equal playing field? Safiya Noble, author of "Algorithms of Oppression: How Search Engines Reinforce Racism," today (Oct. 3) will deliver the inaugural lecture in Purdue University Libraries' Critical Data Studies Distinguished Lecture Series. Noble's lecture is aligned with Purdue's Giant Leaps Sesquicentennial Campaign and is part of the Ideas Festival.

Other Stories

• FEMA, FCC test of emergency alert systems set for today

• Dean of Students offering Student of Concern presentation, QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training

• Burkhart Excellence in Research Award accepting article submissions for 2019

In the Spotlight

Photo gallery: Purdue's First Man

On July 20, 1969, Purdue alumnus Neil Armstrong became the first person to step onto the moon’s surface. Armstrong’s moon landing and his legacy have inspired the name of Purdue’s sesquicentennial campaign, Giant Leaps, as well as the upcoming biopic, "First Man," launching on Oct. 12.

Additional News

General

• A life-changing trip: Purdue alum working to reduce deaths from AIDS-related infection after visiting Kenya

• Ag Barometer drops to lowest level in two years as farm financial conditions worsen

• Hicks Undergraduate Library to be closed for construction during weekend and fall break

Teaching and Learning

• 2018 Midwest Summit aims to engage, network prospective graduate students and national school recruiters

Purdue in the News

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

• Lafayette Journal & Courier: Purdue Polytechnic High School takes new approach to student with autism

• Indianapolis Star: How to avoid hitting a deer with your car, and what to do when you can't

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

• Talk to focus on challenges, opportunities of Myanmar's higher education system

• Chemistry show to take explosive, colorful look at fire

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