Purdue Today.

January 12, 2023

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Persistent Pursuit

Faculty and Staff News

Reminder: Multiple student services, departments relocated and Data Science facility renovations

Faculty and staff are being reminded that multiple occupants of the former Schleman Hall of Student Services and a selection of other departments have been relocated to different facilities. In a project managed by Purdue Administrative Operations, the former Schleman Hall will be completely renovated and transformed into the home of the growing Data Science program.

Things to Know

Plan ahead for on-street snow removal: Purdue, city of West Lafayette snow routes and process
Map, address changes to come following announcement of State Street renaming to Mitch Daniels Boulevard
Purdue University Online, Office of the Provost seek nominations for 2023 Awards for Excellence in Online Education

In the Spotlight

Hudson Tsang

How one student’s backup plan became his calling

Purdue Polytechnic student Hudson Tsang is testing next-level technology that will revolutionize tomorrow’s unmanned aerial systems. Whether he’s logging drone flight hours with classmates, playing the snare drum for the “All-American” Marching Band or tinkering with his own drone collection, Tsang is taking small steps in pursuit of a better future. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Additional News

Purdue President Mung Chiang

President Mung Chiang on becoming Purdue’s 13th president

A new episode of “This Is Purdue” features the 13th president of Purdue University, Mung Chiang. Listen in as President Chiang shares stories of Boilermaker persistence and humility and why the college experience should be both transformative and fun. Plus, he shares more about his family life, hobbies, and the best spot in West Lafayette to grab his favorite sweet treat – ice cream. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter

Purdue barn at night

Three Boilermaker barns honor their ties to Purdue and Indiana

Driving through Indiana, you will find no shortage of fields of corn, soybeans and wheat. While we’ve all seen the typical barn, there are some that are Boilermaker special — barns that put Purdue pride front and center. Why would someone use Purdue as inspiration for their barn? Find out from three Boilermaker families who say it’s all about Purdue pride and respect. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

General

Purdue ag economists provide insight on critical issues facing farmers in 2023

Teaching and Learning

Variate with Respondus LockDown Browser offers possibility of test-anywhere exam

Sports

Purdue baseball ticket information: opening weekend, season tickets, single games

Events

Purdue University Events Calendar

Bringing Our Best

Sounds of Persistence: Purdue Space Program

The Purdue Space Program Liquids Team never stops in its pursuit to become the best. In March 2022, the group launched its liquid methane rocket. When the rocket landed with only a couple of scratches, the team wanted to see it fly again. The rocket was resurrected to launch a second time that same weekend. 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 News, Associated Press, Boston Herald: Soaring egg prices put pressure on consumers and businesses
Yahoo News: Purdue creates new online tool to track snowfall
Inside INdiana Business: Low: Purdue Support key to startup success
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