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May 7, 2021

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Faculty and Staff News

Purdue announces summer COVID-19 testing plan

Purdue University has announced its summer COVID-19 testing strategy as campus leaders continue to work with medical advisors to continually monitor and update Protect Purdue guidelines.

Protect Purdue

Campus COVID-19 vaccine clinic accepting walk-ups

Things to Know

Schmitt, Tay recognized with Trailblazer Awards
Recipients named for Office of the Provost's 2021 Online Excellence Awards
Purdue obituaries

Things to Do

CSSAC seeking new members
Healthy Boiler workshop – courtesy of Care@Work – to focus on importance of empathy

In the Spotlight

celebrating top students graphic

Purdue’s top students to be recognized during 2021 commencement

Purdue has announced the recipients of some of its highest awards for the academic year. The University’s top female student is Alexandra “Sasha” Kipnis from the College of Science, and the top male student is Zachary A. Marshall from the College of Engineering, Polytechnic Institute and the Honors College.

Additional News

Casady Williamson and daughter Audrey at PPHS

Purdue Polytechnic High School enables students to map their success

Casady Williamson always planned for her daughters to attend Catholic high school. When her eldest, Audrey, reached eighth grade, Williamson learned about the new Purdue Polytechnic High School in Indianapolis. With its STEM-focused curriculum and preferred admission to Purdue University, enrolling Audrey in PPHS appealed to Williamson.

Convergence facility in Discovery Park District

UEGroup partners with Purdue on technology experience center

Purdue Research Foundation on Wednesday (May 5) announced the establishment of the Experience Innovation Center focused on exploring innovative approaches to how people interact and work with technology. Located in Discovery Park District, the center is a collaboration between UEGroup and the Purdue Polytechnic Institute.

Research

Dead lithium batteries could find new life through process that recycles critical rare-earth elements
Researchers in various studies looking for participants

People

Associate vice provost for diversity and inclusion announces retirement
Student Life honors 2021 Impact Award winners

Campus

AAPI Heritage Month: Purdue alumni Carolyn Woo and Kenneth Tan - Forces for good
Purdue University Press offering discount in honor of Purdue's 152nd birthday

Sports

Weiler, Bradley selected to NCAA Men's Golf Regional Championships

Bringing Our Best

Purdue students preparing for a future driven by data

Purdue is answering the call for data science expertise with The Data Mine – a fully immersive living and learning community for students, faculty, researchers and corporate partners alike.

Data Mine session at whiteboard

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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: Opinion: The post-pandemic era needs a return to risk-taking creativity, not lingering fear
EdScoop: Purdue students are using VR to explore the cosmos, remotely
MSN: Bad walking habits you should stop immediately, say walking experts
Indianapolis Star: ‘There’s only so much we can do’: Virtual learning is taking a toll on kids
WTHR: Get ready! Here’s how you can help scientists track the 17-year cicadas in Indiana
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