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October 10, 2022

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Faculty and Staff News

Virtual presentations, one-on-one assistance available to employees ahead of open enrollment

In preparation for open enrollment 2023, virtual presentations and one-on-one assistance with a benefits team member will be available for employees. Open enrollment for 2023 benefits begins Oct. 25 and ends Nov. 8.

Things to Know

This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients
Get the shot, not the flu: Flu shots available on Purdue’s West Lafayette campus via variety of means

Things to Do

Innovation Hub Transdisciplinary Teaching and Learning Expo set for Oct. 20
Fidelity retirement account consolidation event series begins this week

In the Spotlight

Alexia Robinette, Pooja Anil, Nick Mori

Learning by doing: Boilermakers discuss hands-on learning opportunities at Purdue

If it’s true that experience is the best teacher, then Purdue students learn from the best. Whether students are working abroad, completing internships, joining learning communities, conducting undergraduate research or teaming up in class to tackle real-world challenges, Boilermakers are first in line to jump in. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Additional News

Colten Lewis

Successful leadership starts with caring about community

Purdue Polytechnic Institute sophomore Colten Lewis never misses the chance to create connections, from volunteering in student organizations like Boiler Gold Rush to collaborating in classes. Lewis discovered his passion for leadership while collaborating on peer projects at Purdue Polytechnic High School Schweitzer Center at Englewood. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Virginia Booth Womack

‘Purdue Pursuits’: What’s it like to be a student organization advisor?

Purdue students may pursue their many interests through the more than 1,000 student organizations on campus. Students also have the opportunity to learn from the organizations’ advisors – faculty and staff who foster members’ leadership skills, help inspire ideas and provide guidance. Read about Virginia Booth Womack’s experience as a student organization advisor and find out how to participate. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Research

Opioid overdose detection and response startup receives four-year, $2.8M Fast-Track SBIR grant from NIH

Campus

Deadline extended to Oct. 21 for student community service, service-learning grants

Teaching and Learning

Purdue University offering new online Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering

Sports

Details announced for basketball teams' Fan Day on Oct. 22

Events

Purdue University Events Calendar

Bringing Our Best

Seto pursues progress as PGSG president

Alex Seto’s path to leading Purdue Graduate Student Government followed several small steps: senator, chair of PGSG’s community team and chief of staff. Now, Seto is combining this experience and some sound advice from his predecessor to guide him in his role as PGSG president for 2022-23. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Alex Seto

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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.

BBC News: Inflation: Why food prices matter for the US midterm elections
UK Time News, DNA India: NASA update: This space technology can charge your electric vehicle in 5 minutes
Lafayette Journal & Courier: Daniels to lead panel discussion featuring Purdue's Ukrainian scholars
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