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December 7, 2022

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Faculty and Staff News

Provost finalists’ presentations to start today

Three finalists for Purdue's next provost will hold on-campus open forums today through Friday (Dec. 7-9). The finalists are Eric Barker, the Jeannie and Jim Chaney Dean of the College of Pharmacy; Marion Underwood, Dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences; and Patrick Wolfe, the Frederick L. Hovde Dean of the College of Science. The open forums will also be livestreamed.

Things to Know

2022 Title IX Distinguished Service Award recipients to be recognized
Recap of University Senate’s Nov. 21 meeting
Go ‘beyond the surface’ to reduce stigma around mental health

Things to Do

Employee feedback sought on open enrollment; survey responses due Dec. 15

In the Spotlight

Macarena Guerrero

Purdue Polytechnic High School seeking collaborations with Purdue faculty, staff

Working in positions ranging from high school social studies teacher to principal, Macarena Guerrero has served as an educator for more than a decade. In her latest role as Purdue Polytechnic High School (PPHS) relationship manager, Guerrero is enhancing students’ learning environments in a new way — by connecting them with individuals and opportunities at Purdue University. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Additional News

Purdue President Mitch Daniels

Looking back: Daniels Decade made headlines across state, world

Throughout his 10 years as Purdue president, Mitch Daniels has led the university through some of its most significant moments, making headlines across the state of Indiana and the world. A new video and photo gallery capture Daniels' legacy, from freezing tuition for 11 years, to the creation of Purdue Global and Purdue Polytechnic High Schools, to establishing Purdue as one of the nation’s most innovative, accessible universities. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

President Daniels and President Bush

President Bush joins Daniels for Presidential Lecture Series

Former U.S. President George W. Bush on Tuesday (Dec. 6) shared 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. The event, titled “A Conversation with George W. Bush,” featured a discussion of leadership in challenging times and the responsibilities of an informed citizenship. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Research

Adding a fourth dimension to 3D printing

General

Purdue Global, Ivy Tech continue to collaborate, explore ways to prepare workforce for tomorrow’s economy

Campus

Winter 2022 Commencement to celebrate giant leap milestone for nearly 3,000 graduating Boilermakers

Events

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Bringing Our Best

Mason Gillis: This is Persistence at Purdue University

From the classroom to the basketball court, Mason Gillis has never backed down from a challenge. After battling injury at the start of his basketball career, he’s learned that all good things in life are difficult before they become easy. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Mason Gillis

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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.

24Tech: Geologist studies asteroids and moondust to decode the history of the solar system
Best Life: Mars rover digs up samples that hold life-friendly molecules 'in pretty much every rock'
Lafayette Journal & Courier, Yahoo: Amid fanfare on campus, President Daniels bids farewell at trustee meeting
WRTV, WISH-TV, WTHR: Portion of State Street renamed Mitch Daniels Boulevard in West Lafayette
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