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April 22, 2022

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Faculty and Staff News

Winter Flex session to provide opportunities for students

Students will be able to participate in the inaugural "Winter Flex" session during the 2022-23 academic year. After receiving University Senate support earlier this spring, Winter Flex will now be an official part of the academic calendar and will be in session for the three weeks between the end of fall semester and the beginning of spring semester.

Protect Purdue

Protect Purdue, Biodesix seek participants for study of similarities between immune responses to COVID-19 virus, current vaccinations

Things to Know

Senior Director Carol Shelby to retire June 30; resulting organizational changes to Administrative Operations
New quote request process and vendor available for tent, event equipment rentals
Road to Retirement presentations available online; feedback sought on spring event

Things to Do

Nominations sought for MaPSAC Excellence Award
Purdue Online releases new workshops and mini-courses for WL online instructors
Discounted entry fees available for OneAmerica 500 Festival event; registration due today

In the Spotlight

Purdue graduates celebrating

Purdue’s annual rite of spring: Happy grads to cross Elliott stage during spring ceremonies

The small steps they’ve taken over the past few years will soon culminate for many Purdue students. They will graduate into the next phases of their lives. Purdue’s spring commencement is set for May 13-16, with seven ceremonies, each in Elliott Hall of Music. Three individuals will receive honorary doctorates, and Purdue also will recognize the University’s outstanding senior woman and outstanding senior man with the Flora Roberts Award and G.A Ross Award, respectively.

Additional News

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ICYMI: Purdue takes first steps to welcome Ukrainian scholars

Purdue has extended an invitation and matched 11 faculty members and scholars from war-torn Ukraine with campus hosts, providing refuge in the United States so they can continue their academic pursuits here as part of Purdue’s Ukrainian Scholars Initiative.

Joseline Aguilar

Bilingual Purdue graduate empowers Spanish-speaking families

Boilermakers are among the nation’s most employable graduates, but it’s more than just landing a job — it’s about making a difference. Joseline Aguilar says her Purdue education prepared her to be a kindergarten teacher specially equipped to help English language-learning families.

Research

Researchers in various studies looking for participants

People

Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue announces three new fellows
Armbruster to lead human resources at Purdue Research Foundation

Sports

Women’s golf arrives in Pittsburgh for Big Ten Championship

Events

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Other Events

Convergence Center Connections networking event set for today

Purdue in the News

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

Yahoo Sports, Lafayette Journal and Courier: Purdue Motorsports unveils three new cars designed to compete
WLFI: Rolls-Royce launches $204M aerospace expansion near Purdue
Dubois County Herald Online, WBIW (Bedford): Purdue Research Foundation inks lease at Crane's WestGate Academy
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