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February 26, 2021

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Faculty and Staff News

Users may need to reset wireless devices after update to network Thursday

A network update to the PAL 3.0 and Eduroam wireless networks is scheduled to take place at 11 p.m. Thursday (March 4), and users may need to reset their wireless devices to access the network.

Protect Purdue

Purdue survey of students, faculty and staff to gauge campus demand for COVID-19 vaccine, distribution site
Reminder: Call the Protect Purdue Health Center if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19

Things to Know

Now is the perfect time for a financial wellness checkup; resources available

Things to Do

PGSG Mental Health Action Week to address pressures faced by graduate students
Student Success Programs to host, participate in several events as part of Mental Health Action Week
Online walking program to begin Monday to promote increased physical activity
Undergraduate Research Scholarship application open for 2021-22

In the Spotlight

David Nolte with Doppler apparatus

Scientists use Doppler to peer inside cells, leading to better, faster diagnoses and treatments of infections

Doppler radar improves lives by peeking inside air masses to predict the weather. A Purdue University team is using similar technology to look inside living cells, introducing a method to detect pathogens and treat infections in ways that scientists never have before.

Additional News

John Gates in diversity graphic

Black History Month: Vice Provost Gates aims to transform campus culture

Diversity and inclusion in higher education are complex issues, and their successful advancement is often measured in small steps rather than giant leaps. The task of addressing these crucial issues at Purdue rests with John Gates, who joined the University in early 2019 as the vice provost for diversity and inclusion.

Sautter with Armory in background

Latest Tuesday Tour explores Purdue Armory history, activities

In the latest Tuesday Tour video, John Sautter of Purdue Alumni Association explores the 103-year-old Purdue Armory and the many activities that have taken place there. The Armory remains an active gathering place for large campus events and serves as Purdue's ROTC headquarters.

Research

Researchers in various studies looking for participants

Campus

Purdue Undergraduate Research Conference now accepting research talk and poster abstract submissions
Verbal De-escalation training available online in March

Bringing Our Best

Purdue Summer Start program honored

Purdue's Summer Start program has been named one of the recipients of the 2020 John N. Gardner Institutional Excellence for Students in Transition Award.

Student mentor in Summer Start preparing welcome in residence hall room

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Purdue in the News

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

Washington Post: The U.S. put a man on the moon. But it might be harder to do the same on Mars.
Qrius, London School of Economics Business Review: Blockchains can change the way we collaborate
WXIN/WTTV: Full Steam Ahead Podcast Episode 93 – Digital inclusion in the age of coronavirus
Inside INdiana Business, WISH-TV: Purdue Polytechnic HS, Keystone to partner on new school
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