Author: Administrative Operations Communications

Sara Duff named Employment Center Operations manager

Administrative Operations is pleased to announce the promotion of Sara Duff to Employment Center Operations manager within the Administrative Operations Business Office. Formerly known as the AO Payroll Center, the department has been renamed Employment Center Operations to better reflect...

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

Updated procurement and travel training resources now available

Whether you're purchasing goods or planning your next business trip, Procurement Services has updated its training webpages to help you quickly find the information you need. The refreshed Procurement Training and Travel Training pages organize resources by role, making it...

July Environmental Health and Safety topics now available

This month’s Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) materials are now available, located at the bottom of the homepage. Topics include silica dust hazards on construction sites, radiation research, confined spaces and chemical spill response. Administrative Operations staff are encouraged to review...

Amelia Earhart Terminal at Purdue University Airport celebrates one year of growth and connection

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Amelia Earhart Terminal at the Purdue University Airport (LAF) is celebrating one year since its grand opening and the start of commercial air service with United Express. Since opening on August 5, 2025, the airport...

The Purdue University Police Department regularly offers verbal de-escalation training.

Free Verbal De-escalation training available in August

The Purdue Police Department is offering free Verbal De-escalation training during the month of August. “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...

Water works staff flushing a hydrant during a previous effort to flush campus hydrants. Photo by Administrative Operations Communications.

Campus water main flushing scheduled for next two weeks

Crews will be flushing all campus hydrants at the West Lafayette location the next two weeks, Monday (July 27) through Friday, Aug. 7. Pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists should avoid areas where work is actively underway and areas with standing water. ...

Energy Conservation Action Day declared for July 16

Administrative Operations (AO) is declaring an Energy Conservation Action Day for Thursday, July 16 due to outdoor heat and humidity levels. AO is also aware of some technical issues at the Wade Utility Plant that may contribute to higher indoor...

Fly local this summer with the Purdue Airport

Summer travel season is here, and the Purdue Airport offers a convenient way for Greater Lafayette residents to start their journey close to home. Located just minutes from campus and the surrounding community, the airport provides easy access to air...

Reminder: Exterior modifications must be reviewed and approved by Campus Planning and Projects

As a reminder, all exterior modifications and/or additions must be approved by Campus Planning and Projects, the newly reorganized department that now includes Campus Planning and Architecture. Exterior modifications and additions include, but at not limited to, temporary or semi-permanent...

Police department to offer ‘Prepared at Purdue’ training on Aug. 14

The Purdue University Police Department is offering free, in-person "Prepared At Purdue" training on Friday, Aug. 14 from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The training consists of sessions for verbally de-escalating tense situations, responding to potential active shooter/threat events, and rendering aid...