Purdue Today.

November 14, 2022

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Persistent Pursuit

Faculty and Staff News

Provost search committee update

The provost search advisory committee is dedicated to help identify an extraordinary academic leader as the next provost of Purdue University. An internal search is launched first. Purdue faculty holding the rank of professor or distinguished professor are eligible to apply. Feedback from the Purdue community is also being sought on what characteristics and qualifications are needed for the next provost.

Things to Know

This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients

Things to Do

Entrepreneur, innovator and philanthropist Joe Lonsdale to join President Daniels for next Presidential Lecture Series event Wednesday
Boiler Gold Rush Entertainment Challenge 2023 accepting proposals through Nov. 30
Teaching and Learning Community of Practice to discuss documenting and describing teaching efforts around writing

In the Spotlight

What can you imagine video

Video: What can you imagine at Purdue?

To anyone who has dreamed of taking small steps and giant leaps, this is for you. Purdue’s newest video celebrates the dedicated and innovative spirit of our students everywhere — whether forging their path at Purdue Polytechnic High Schools, persistently pursuing a lifelong goal with Purdue Global, achieving a world-renowned Boilermaker education on campus or earning an advanced Purdue degree with Purdue Online. What can you imagine? Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Additional News

Carol Handwerker

Microelectronics engineer helps ‘get the lead out’ of solder

Thousands, if not millions, of solder joints exist in a single circuit board. Carol Handwerker, the Reinhardt Schuhmann Jr. Professor of Materials Engineering at Purdue, is leading research to determine when lead-free solders might be more reliable for defense systems than tin-lead solder. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Allison Russell

‘Lucky Stiff’ brings Purdue, Greater Lafayette community together

Allison Russell, program manager for IMPACT at Purdue, is one of many people with a Purdue connection involved with Lafayette Civic Theatre’s production of “Lucky Stiff.” You can find Russell in the ensemble, channeling a myriad of characters throughout the production, which runs through Nov. 19. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

General

Survey compares how consumers, nutrition experts assess healthy foods

Campus

Today: Purdue to dedicate POW-MIA Chair of Honor in Purdue Memorial Union

Events

Purdue University Events Calendar

Bringing Our Best

Photo gallery: Fall colors at Purdue

What complements Purdue's classic Old Gold and Black? The shades of red, yellow and orange that appeared on the West Lafayette campus this autumn. Enjoy a look at the campus's fall foliage. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter

Fall colors at Purdue

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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.

Washington Examiner: Lead like Mitch: Lessons on leadership in higher education from Mitch Daniels
Fast Company: How a thriving semiconductor industry is emerging in the Silicon Heartland
WTHR: Purdue military students receiving support at Veterans Success Center
Inside INdiana Business: Purdue taps former executive to oversee Indy expansion
Inside INdiana Business: Purdue-affiliated startup secures funding for stress tech
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