Purdue Today.

December 3, 2021

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Faculty and Staff News

Reminder: Free Pfizer booster shots available at campus vaccine clinic

Following updated guidance and approval by the FDA, individuals age 18 and older who were vaccinated against COVID-19 with any approved vaccine may now choose to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster shot at the campus vaccine clinic. It must be at least two months since receiving the J&J vaccine or at least six months since receiving the second dose of any other approved vaccine. Appointments may be made online.

Things to Know

Board of Trustees meeting set for today; agenda available online

Things to Do

Healthy Boiler workshop to focus on handmade gifts as holiday season approaches

In the Spotlight

Rich Dionne

Bringing a STEM approach to live entertainment

When Rich Dionne, associate professor of practice in theatre, saw the incredible need for theatre engineering education, he joined Mary Pilotte, associate professor of engineering practice, to create Fusion Studio, a hub dedicated to sharing ideas and building connections in the live entertainment engineering industry. As the only school in the country offering a theatre engineering degree, Purdue is uniquely positioned to fill the need for education surrounding the rapidly advancing technology in TV, film, theme parks, live events and theatre.

Additional News

Brock Turner and Deja Trotter

Purdue Global graduates to speak to trustees a day before commencement

Brock Turner has earned three degrees from Purdue University Global. Today (Dec. 3), the six-year Purdue West Lafayette employee will address the Purdue Board of Trustees about his experience. Also speaking to the trustees today will be Deja Trotter, who earned a Bachelor of Science in accounting and this week started her "dream job" as a staff accountant with the Indiana Pacers. Purdue Global’s commencement will take place Saturday (Dec. 4) on campus.

Purdue Memorial Union tree

Holiday celebrations to begin Monday at Purdue Memorial Union

Purdue Memorial Union will be fully decked out for the holiday season once again. On Monday (Dec. 6), the festivities will begin with the arrival of a freshly cut Christmas tree. The tree will be located in the Great Hall and will arrive around noon. A 7-foot-tall gingerbread house also will be featured. Other activities in "Holidays at the Union" will include the tree lighting, musical performances and Breakfast with Santa.

Research

Researchers in various studies looking for participants

General

Purdue partners with the state to improve post-pandemic public health

People

2021 Special Boilermaker Award recipients announced

Sports

Purdue volleyball sweeps Illinois State to advance to second round of NCAA tournament
Purdue football's Bell becomes Big Ten Receiver of the Year; O’Connell named All-Big Ten
Purdue volleyball earns program-best six honors in Big Ten postseason awards

Bringing Our Best

FDA approves drug for ovarian cancer surgery

A new Purdue-developed drug designed to help surgeons find cancer tumors and cells has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Cytalux, invented by College of Science professor Philip Low, is the first tumor-targeted fluorescent marker for ovarian cancer to be FDA-approved.

Phillip Low

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Purdue Contemporary Dance Company to present Winter Works concert

Purdue in the News

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

Fox News, New York Post, U.S. News & World Report: FDA approves 'glowing tumor' drug to help surgeons identify ovarian cancer cells
BLLA: The BLLA team sits down with Union Club Hotel, winner of the Best Boutique Hotel of 2021 Over 100 Rooms Award
WNDU (South Bend): Mike Hoffman visits Purdue Polytechnic High School
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