Author: Administrative Operations Communications

November Environmental Health and Safety communications now available

This month’s Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) communications are now available and highlight key safety topics including construction site warning signs, chemical fume hoods, hand safety and battery disposal. Administrative Operations staff are encouraged to review and distribute these materials...

Automated deletion routine for O: drive scheduled to be operational Nov. 26

The automated deletion routine for the Administrative Operations O: drive is expected to be operational again on Wednesday (Nov. 26). The routine will search for files, folders or data that have not been touched in 30 days and delete them...

New employee orientation dates available for 2026

The 2026 dates for the Administrative Operations new employee orientation program are now available. In-person orientation takes place every other Monday. All new onsite hires, including student employees, within AO are expected to attend an orientation. Orientation will take place...
Interior entrance sign at the Indianapolis Student Center

Extended Indianapolis Student Center hours Dec. 8-18, key fob access over break

In support of student needs as the end of the fall semester approaches, the Student Center in Indianapolis will have extended hours of 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday beginning Dec. 8 and continuing through Dec. 18. Normal...

Police department to offer ‘Prepared at Purdue’ training on Dec. 17

The Purdue University Police Department is offering free, in-person "Prepared At Purdue" training on Wednesday, Dec. 17. The training consists of sessions for verbally de-escalating tense situations, responding to potential active shooter/threat events, and rendering aid to control bleeding of...

Parking reminders for upcoming home basketball games

Basketball season is underway, and campus parking restrictions will continue be in place for all men’s and women’s home games. Faculty, staff and students should plan ahead for the affected times. Parking lot restrictions and permit parking during business hours...
Purdue faculty, staff and students are encouraged to take note of the various building and service closures in Indianapolis over Thanksgiving break.

Thanksgiving break building and service access for Purdue Indianapolis

As Thanksgiving approaches, faculty, staff and students are encouraged to review upcoming schedule changes for Purdue Indianapolis and IU Indianapolis buildings and services. Purdue’s Thanksgiving break will run from Wednesday, Nov. 26, through Saturday, Nov. 29, while IU’s break will...

Upcoming Website Migration Affecting Physical Facilities URLs on Tuesday, Nov. 25 

On Tuesday, Nov. 25, several Administrative Operations websites will migrate to WordPress and launch with updated URLs as part of a broader redesign project. This migration includes all webpages currently housed under purdue.edu/physicalfacilities and affects the following units:  Energy and Utilities  Operations...

Make Purdue University Airport your holiday travel hub

As holiday travel plans start to fill your calendar, consider the Purdue University Airport (LAF) for a convenient, stress-free travel experience. Located just minutes from campus and the Greater Lafayette community, the Purdue University Airport offers travelers a comfortable, efficient...

Free Verbal De-escalation training available in December

The Purdue Police Department is offering free Verbal De-escalation training in December. “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 effectively when confronted with anger...