Purdue will host an opening reception Sept. 17 at the Purdue Memorial Union for a collection of 74 sculptures by French impressionist Edgar Degas. Valued at more than $21 million with a market value of as much as $52 million, the collection represents the largest gift in the history of Purdue’s College of Liberal Arts.
Karen Plaut, executive vice president for research, has announced appointments in two key leadership positions in Purdue’s Office of Research. Jennifer (Perkins) Wonder has been named assistant vice president for strategic initiatives, and Kaethe Beck was named assistant vice president for strategic impact in life and health sciences for the Institutes and Centers at Discovery Park District at Purdue.
The Purdue Institute for Physical Artificial Intelligence has launched a new postdoctoral research program aimed at developing emerging leaders in the field who address real-world problems in our physical environment.
Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., who has served as president of the University of Notre Dame for nearly two decades, joined Purdue President Mung Chiang on Feb. 29 for a fireside chat as part of the Presidential Lecture Series. A video of the event is now available.
Applications are open for Purdue’s new 100% online Master of Science in artificial intelligence degree, which features two majors, one for people who build AI systems and one for people who make use of them.
The Purdue University Childcare Task Force is inviting West Lafayette faculty, staff and students to complete a survey gathering feedback on current and future child care needs and resources. The survey will remain open through Friday (March 8).
