Author: Administrative Operations Communications

The Darr-Chaney Hall of Pharmacy and Dauch Hall of Nursing, located at the intersection of Mitch Daniels Boulevard and Russell Street, will feature labs, collaboration spaces, active-learning classrooms and research facilities. Photo provided by Administrative Operations Communications.

Transformative capital projects in West Lafayette and Indianapolis continue to take shape

Progress on some transformative capital projects continues in West Lafayette and Indianapolis as a new academic year gets underway. The following road, sidewalk and parking impacts will be in place this fall: Mitch Daniels School of Business: Northbound lane and...

Memorial Mall in the summertime with vibrant green grass and full trees.

Nominations now open for AO Annual Staff Awards

Nominations for this year’s Annual Staff Awards are now open. The awards are an opportunity to recognize staff who excel in customer service, demonstrate the AO guiding principles or are outstanding leaders. Managers are encouraged to nominate one or more...

RSVP for Administrative Operations staff appreciation meal

Administrative Operations is hosting its annual staff appreciation meals on Wednesday, Oct. 14 and Thursday, Oct. 15. The link to RSVP is now available. AO staff may choose to attend one of the following three options: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 11:30...

Put safety into action during Safe + Sound Week 2026

Safe + Sound Week is coming up Sept. 21–25! Purdue will join organizations nationwide in recognizing workplace safety and health programs while providing resources and activities that help businesses and employees strengthen their safety culture. At Purdue, employees can participate...

Energy Conservation Action Days declared for Aug. 31-Sept. 2

Due to forecasted extreme temperatures and humidity, Administrative Operations has declared Energy Conservation Action Days for Monday, Aug. 31 through Wednesday, Sept. 2. The initiative encourages the Purdue community to take simple actions to help reduce campus energy consumption and...

Planning an event? An emergency preparedness checklist is available to help with the process

Planning an event at the West Lafayette location this academic year? Those planning events for colleges, departments or student groups are encouraged to follow an emergency preparedness checklist. The Special Event Emergency Preparedness Checklist is available on the Event Planning...

Mileage reimbursement rates updated

Beginning July 1, the Purdue University mileage reimbursement rate for business travel using a privately owned vehicle increased to $0.76 per mile. This updated rate replaced the previous 2026 rate of $0.725 per mile, which applied from Jan. 1 through...

Airlines currently offering promotions for business travel

Two airlines are currently offering promotions for those traveling on university business. American Airlines AAdvantage Gold Status Purdue employees may be eligible for a limited-time offer from American Airlines to receive immediate AAdvantage Gold® status. The AAdvantage Gold® Instant Status...

Leslie Roberson (left) and Kendra Bracken-Ferguson (right), co-founders of LumiNicole, recently launched an automated retail store at Krach Leadership Center. The store is located directly across from the Amazon store on the first floor.

Purdue alumna brings new business to West Lafayette, launches automated beauty and wellness retail store

Purdue University’s new partnership with LumiNicole, a next-generation retail marketplace, is set to make beauty and wellness products more accessible, as well as create opportunities for internships and student engagement. As part of the partnership, a new automated retail store...

August Environmental Health and Safety communications now available

This month’s Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) materials are now available, located at the bottom of the homepage. Topics include crane lift safety, proper hazardous waste container labeling, research safety basics and supporting mental health in the workplace. Administrative Operations staff...