Purdue Today.

October 31, 2022

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Persistent Pursuit

Faculty and Staff News

Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging sponsoring social bias workshops

All faculty and staff are invited to participate in a virtual professional development workshop titled “Speaking Up: How Bystanders Can Change the Conversation about Social Bias,” sponsored by the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. The workshops are free and offered via Zoom twice each day on Nov. 4 and Nov. 15.

Things to Know

This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients
Microsoft workshops scheduled for November: Teams, SharePoint
Updates to Hospitality Policy

Things to Do

Campus community invited to Orientation Programs update on Thursday

In the Spotlight

Kate Young, Phil Cook

Purdue alum, TikTok star Phil Cook celebrates ‘Chem-o-ween’

A new episode of “This Is Purdue” features Purdue alum and TikTok superstar Phil Cook. Listen as Cook, a chemistry teacher at Culver Academies, discusses his passion for education, his rise in internet fame after just one TikTok video and why he believes Purdue is the best place for science and engineering. Related: Watch the full video on YouTube

Additional News

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Purdue’s tradition of opportunity expands with Purdue Global

Purdue was created to serve the state of Indiana and to educate underserved and underrepresented students. That founding mission is alive and well today, as evidenced by educational initiatives like Purdue Global, Purdue Polytechnic High Schools and Purdue University Online. In this first chapter in a series on Purdue’s land-grant tradition, learn about the university’s commitment to educational opportunity that spans its entire history. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

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Fast Company chooses Purdue as a ‘Brand That Matters’ for second year

For the second year in a row, Purdue University is the only university selected by Fast Company as one of its “Brands That Matter,” a list honoring companies and organizations for communicating their brand’s mission and ideals with intention and authenticity. One of only 13 two-time honorees, Purdue shares this year’s honor with internationally recognized brands like Nike, Salesforce.org and Fender. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

General

New YouTube channels highlight Purdue experts, students

Campus

Indiana students can get free FAFSA filing help Nov. 6
Upgraded recycling program underway to increase awareness, recycling across campus
Discovery Park District announces DUIRI projects for spring 2023; student applications being accepted

Teaching and Learning

Niche-filling new course meets aircraft and spacecraft industries’ workforce need

People

Appointments, honors and activities

Events

Purdue University Events Calendar

Bringing Our Best

Two faculty receive Teaching Catalyst Award

Lindsey Payne, director of service learning and assistant professor of practice in environmental and ecological engineering, and Kim Illingworth, assistant dean for learning and assessment and professor of pharmacy practice, received the inaugural Teaching Catalyst Award at the annual Celebration of Teaching Excellence. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

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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.

Yahoo Finance, Becker’s Hospital Review, WTHR: Eli Lilly commits $92.5M to Purdue for pharmaceutical manufacturing scholarships
Homeland Security News: A drone wing that could learn how to sense danger faster
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