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August 23, 2021

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Faculty and Staff News

Protecting Purdue: Campus COVID-19 vaccination rate ranks among the state’s top as the fall semester begins

Sending a strong message to their classmates, co-workers and all of Indiana, 79% of Purdue University’s West Lafayette campus is documented as fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the start of the fall semester. Indeed, if Purdue was its own ZIP code for public health reporting data, the campus’ rate for those fully vaccinated against COVID-19 would rank among the top 3% in the state’s 740 ZIP codes, based on figures from the Indiana Department of Health.

Protect Purdue

What to do if you feel ill or were exposed to COVID-19
Purdue COVID-19 dashboard

Things to Know

This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients

Things to Do

Nominations sought for Leadership in Action Award
Nominations sought for Violet Haas Award

In the Spotlight

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Video: Welcome back, Boilermakers!

From tailgating and the roar at Ross-Ade to the electric hum of a campus running at full capacity, it’s good to be back. Whether it’s on the field or in the classroom, we’re ready to take the next giant leap. Together. Always, always together.

Additional News

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Boilermakers set to compete in Tokyo Paralympic Games

As the Paralympic Games torch travels through Tokyo on its way to the final cauldron lighting, a number of Boilermakers — including swimmer Evan Austin above — are ready and waiting to participate in the Summer Games. Taking place from Aug. 24 to Sept. 5, the 2020 Summer Paralympic Games will showcase 22 sports, including the Paralympic debuts of badminton and taekwondo.

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Hypersonic ground test facility set for Purdue Aerospace District

A first-of-its-kind in the U.S. facility to test hypersonic technologies will be constructed in the Purdue Aerospace District adjacent to the Purdue campus, already a hotbed for hypersonics research and aerospace technology developments. The Hypersonic Ground Test Center will be a central shared utility that supports multiple test cells and laboratories.

Research

Purdue University, Houston Methodist researchers develop novel strategy for tuberculosis vaccine

Campus

Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center announces fall events

People

Williams named assistant provost for engagement
Purdue Polytechnic Institute's first Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fellow to assist entrepreneurial faculty, students

Sports

Women's tennis announces fall slate

Bringing Our Best

Thumbs Up: Genia Hunley

Genia went above and beyond this week by helping get a new employee into the system. Her timely support of the department is very much appreciated by all. Extra, extra thanks to Genia! -- Michelle Scott

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Purdue Archives’ new exhibition tells story of suffragists

Purdue in the News

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

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