Purdue Today.

October 21, 2022

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Persistent Pursuit

Faculty and Staff News

President Bush to join President Daniels for final Purdue Presidential Lecture Series event

Former U.S. President George W. Bush will share the stage with Purdue University President Mitch Daniels, who served in the White House as Bush’s first budget director, for the final Presidential Lecture Series event of Daniels’ tenure at Purdue.

George W. Bush

Things to Know

Police: Road, parking disruptions as Purdue Half Marathon takes place Saturday
PSS Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Watch out for phishing

Things to Do

Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging sponsoring social bias workshops
InnovatED graduate research magazine seeking submissions
Applications invited for Service-Learning Fellows Program

In the Spotlight

Lesley Wiete

‘This Is Purdue’: Boilermaker alum Lesley Wiete’s journey to Purdue police chief

The new episode of “This Is Purdue” features Lesley Wiete, the new chief of the Purdue University Police Department. Wiete discusses her transition from attending Purdue as an undergraduate student to working for the PUPD for the past 23 years and her experience as a female leader in a male-dominated field like law enforcement. Hear about Wiete’s goals and what it means to her to be a Boilermaker. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Additional News

Gebisa Ejeta

World Food Prize laureate named Purdue presidential fellow

Gebisa Ejeta, known worldwide for agricultural innovation and expertise in food economy, policy and security, has been named the Purdue University Presidential Fellow for Food Security and Sustainable Global Development. President Mitch Daniels announced the appointment Thursday (Oct. 20). Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Purdue Global story booth

Purdue Global graduates invited to share their story during commencement

Are you a Purdue Global graduate? This weekend, Purdue Global 2022 graduates will be celebrating commencement. Graduates are invited to stop by the story booth in PMU 118 to share their Purdue Global story. Hours are Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.

Research

Researchers in various studies looking for participants

General

Purdue Global commencement set for Saturday
Indiana Office of Technology partners with Purdue, Indiana University to provide cybersecurity assessments for local governments

Campus

Support Shop with a Firefighter event with a meal out, donations

People

After big career switch, online Master of Health Administration student named department's Graduate Student of the Year

Sports

Wrestling scheduled for two BTN duals

Events

Purdue University Events Calendar

Bringing Our Best

Cornerstone program recognized in ‘Blueprint for Undergraduate Education’

Purdue’s revolutionary Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts program continues to draw national attention, this time from the Boyer 2030 Commission, which highlights the nationwide model aimed at developing creative thinking and communication skills across all Purdue academic majors.

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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.

Cheddar News: Today explained: Over-the-counter hearings aids now available
CBS News - Chicago, Times of Northwest Indiana: New center at Purdue University Northwest aims to help exonerees regain freedom and independence
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