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February 5, 2026
| SCHOLARLY EXCELLENCE
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‘In Print’: Vikings, Knights, Elves, and Ogres
In “Vikings, Knights, Elves, and Ogres,” professor of English Dorsey Armstrong and her co-authors honor the decades of research conducted by Purdue professor Shaun Hughes in a variety of fields: Old English language and literature, Middle English language and literature, Old Norse language and literature, and Tolkien studies.
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  • Researchers in various studies looking for participants
  • Reminder: Visit Federal Funding Updates website for latest information
| EVENTS
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‘Great Expectations’ coming to Loeb Playhouse Feb. 11-12
Join Purdue Convocations on Feb. 11-12 as The Acting Company transforms Charles Dickens’ “Great Expectations” into an effervescent work for the stage and chronicles the adventures of Pip, one of Dickens’ most cherished characters.
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| THINGS TO KNOW
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New farm fresh restaurant The Lawrence opens in Discovery Park District at Purdue
Cunningham Restaurant Group officially opened the doors of The Lawrence, a new dining destination celebrating Indiana’s rich agricultural heritage located in the newly restored Beck Barn within Discovery Park District at Purdue.
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FACULTY AND STAFF
  • One Hour with HR to focus on wellness in February
  • Zoom AI Companion meeting summaries now available
  • Board of Trustees meeting set for Friday; special issue of Purdue Today to follow
  • This week’s ‘Thumbs Up’ recipients
GENERAL
  • Expanded accessibility, flexibility helping Purdue Global Law School address Indiana’s legal deserts
SPORTS
  • Purdue football National Signing Day recap
  • Boilers set to open 2026 softball season in Las Vegas 
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