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February 16, 2022

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Faculty and Staff News

Healthy Boiler workshop to focus on physical health and financial wellness; register by Feb. 24

The 2022 Healthy Boiler Program began Jan. 1 and runs through Dec. 31. An upcoming Healthy Boiler workshop – "Health is Wealth" – will share information about the incentive aspect of the Healthy Boiler Program. The workshop will take place from noon to 1 p.m. ET Feb. 25.

Protect Purdue

How to get your COVID-19 vaccine, booster at campus clinic

Things to Know

Resources available to help seasonal affective disorder
New website available for Emergency Preparedness and Planning

Things to Do

Undergraduate research scholarship application open for 2022-23
Critical Data Studies Collective to host spring virtual reading discussion group
Fourth Annual Conference for Associate Professors set for Feb. 23-24; virtual option added

In the Spotlight

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Boilermakers have played and sung ‘Hail Purdue’ across the globe – and even in space

Wherever and whenever Purdue Boilermakers cross paths, there exists the distinct possibility that they might break into song while hailing their old gold and black. The beloved fight song, "Hail Purdue," is celebrating its 110th anniversary this year.

Additional News

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'This Is Purdue' sneak peek: Katie Gearlds

Basketball. The Purdue Athletics community. Empowering women. And a gold-and-black-themed shoe collection. This is just a little taste of what "This Is Purdue" podcast is discussing with Purdue women’s basketball head coach Katie Gearlds in its new episode launching Thursday (Feb. 17). Enjoy a preview on YouTube, and listen in Thursday when the episode premieres on the Purdue website and Apple.

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Exploratory Studies celebrating 25 years

In August 1996, just over 200 students, who were undecided on a major, started their Purdue education in the Undergraduate Studies Program. This past fall, more than 1,200 new Boilermakers were welcomed to campus by what’s now called Exploratory Studies. This academic year, the program is celebrating 25 years of helping students find their majors and experience academic success.

General

New report provides insight on consumer food spending, satisfaction, sustainability

Campus

Butler Center to host new Lead by Example speaker series session
Phi Kappa Phi invites faculty, staff to join chapter’s revival

People

Purdue alumna to become president and COO of Cummins

Sports

Men's basketball to compete in prestigious Phil Knight Legacy Tournament

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Biologist Alison Power to discuss global crop diversity in farming communities
Purdue Global Concord Law School to discuss health law with Illinois congressman in next Distinguished Speaker Series

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: Imagine if a lemon law penalized schools for rotten education
CBS News, Denver Post: Big win for animal welfare as U.S. egg producers go cage-free
Euro Journal: Q&A with Danny Milisavljevic, a Purdue University astronomer
WXIN: Purdue University names dorms after Parker sisters who integrated campus house back in the 1940s
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