Author: Administrative Operations Communications

HORT 317 students and Purdue Grounds staff work together on new landscaping around University Hall.

Grounds and Horticulture students cultivate learning through campus collaboration

In recent years, Purdue’s Grounds department has partnered with the Horticulture 317 class, which focuses on landscaping, construction and management, to provide students with valuable hands-on learning opportunities. This collaboration bridges classroom instruction with real-world application, offering students direct experience...

Environmental Health and Safety Summit and Expo to take place on Nov. 12

Faculty, staff, building deputies and campus safety champions are invited to attend the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Summit and Expo on Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 8 to 11 a.m. in Stewart Center, room 214. Formerly known as the annual...

October Environmental Health and Safety communications now available

This month’s Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) materials are now available, featuring important topics such as indoor construction hazards, Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) protocols, incident reporting and disposal guidelines for 3D printer dispensing tips. Administrative Operations staff are encouraged to...

Indicate ladder height when submitting work requests for light bulb replacements

When submitting a light bulb replacement request to the Work Request Center, please indicate the ladder height needed to complete the request. There are two departments that handle lightbulb replacements based on the height of the ceiling. Please indicate if...

Benefits open enrollment for 2026 begins Oct. 28

Benefits open enrollment for 2026 will open on Tuesday (Oct. 28) and run through 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11. While most benefits will automatically roll forward, all benefits-eligible employees are strongly encouraged to take the time to review their benefits and...

New banners to be installed along Grant Street beginning Monday

The mason shop will install new banners on the light poles along Grant Street Monday (Oct. 20) through Wednesday (Oct. 22). Work will take place between Wood Street and Northwestern Ave. from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. A...

Reminder: Coordinate events with Administrative Services

As a reminder, please ensure Administrative Operations executive leadership remains informed of relevant internal and external events. If an event is planned that may interest AO executive leadership or involve AO participation, please promptly forward the event details to Amanda...

Catered event table setup and wine glasses

Plan ahead if alcohol service is desired for on-campus events

As the fall semester is in full swing and end-of-semester gatherings are on the horizon, many departments, student organizations and university groups gather for various celebrations. If a group is planning to serve alcohol at an event, it is crucial...

There's new branding for the PurdueALERT system.

Reminder: Sign up for PurdueALERT emergency text notifications for Indianapolis location

As a reminder, those working, attending classes and living at Purdue University in Indianapolis are encouraged to sign up for emergency text notifications. The text notifications are part of PurdueALERT — the university’s emergency notification system. The system consists of multiple communication...

Campus community members encouraged to participate in earthquake simulation drill on Oct. 16

An international earthquake simulation drill is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 16. Campus community members for both the West Lafayette and Indianapolis locations are encouraged to participate in this voluntary activity. The drill is part of 2025 Great Central U.S. ShakeOut...