Author: Administrative Operations Communications

New updates to department onboarding coordinators

Administrative Operations has updated the onboarding coordinator assignments. The onboarding process and department-specific responsibilities will remain the same. The following departments will continue to have their own onboarding coordinator: Building Services Operations and Maintenance Grounds Purdue University Police Department (PUPD)...
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Inside the Purdue Airport

Plan ahead before traveling on university business this academic year

As the academic year gets underway, those traveling on university business are encouraged to plan ahead and use available resources to help manage time, costs and reimbursement requirements. Whether traveling for conferences, research, meetings or other university business, a few...
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The Purdue University Police Department regularly offers verbal de-escalation training.

Free Verbal De-escalation training available in September and October

The Purdue Police Department is offering free Verbal De-escalation training during the months of September and October. “Verbal De-escalation” is a two-hour PowerPoint presentation. The objective is to teach skills to help attendees learn to remain calm and react more...
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Sheetz Street restrictions continue as work progresses on Daniels School of Business project

Northbound lane and sidewalk restrictions along Sheetz Street from Wood Street to Mitch Daniels Boulevard remain in place as construction on the new facility for the Daniels School of Business progresses.   Motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists should continue to use caution in...
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Building Services to implement new office cleaning program, Pitch In, Purdue, across campus

Beginning in September, Building Services will launch Pitch In, Purdue, a new office cleaning program designed to create a more efficient and sustainable approach to workplace cleaning. Following a successful pilot earlier this year, the initiative will transition office cleaning...
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Tests of the PurdueALERT emergency warning notification system are planned for West Lafayette and Indianapolis during Boiler Gold Rush. Image is from BGR in 2025.

PurdueALERT tests planned for West Lafayette and Indianapolis during Boiler Gold Rush

Tests of the PurdueALERT emergency warning notification system are planned for West Lafayette and Indianapolis on Thursday, Aug. 20 at 12 p.m. The tests will take place during Boiler Gold Rush (BGR), the university’s annual orientation program for incoming students....
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A photo showing the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library, which honors the literary legacy of an Indiana icon.

Purdue strengthens collaboration with Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library through site acquisition

University will house museum that honors the Indiana icon while connecting students to the space
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Rendering for a 10-year capital plan, a systemwide building projects blueprint. (Purdue University rendering)

Trustees approve 10-year capital plan

Topping the list of potential capital projects is major engineering, health and science facility in Indianapolis; PNW student union library transformation; and renovation of WL engineering building
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River Road lane closure scheduled to begin Aug. 11

The city of West Lafayette is scheduled to close a southbound lane and sidewalk along North River Road near Howard Avenue on Tuesday (Aug. 11). The closure is expected to last until Aug. 24. Motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians should be...
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Section of Martin Jischke Drive set to close overnight Aug. 20

Updated Aug. 13, 2026 to reflect a new schedule due to forecasted weather. The closure will take place overnight on Aug. 20 and not on Aug. 13 as originally communicated. The section of South Martin Jischke Drive from Harrison Street...
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