Author: Administrative Operations Communications

Event organizers are encouraged to follow the Special Event Emergency Preparedness Checklist while planning events in West Lafayette. Photo provided by Purdue Brand Studio.

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...
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Aerial shots of the Purdue campus.

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...
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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...
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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...
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The Purdue University Police Department encourages students, faculty, staff and visitors to stay alert and safe as a new academic year begins. Photo by Purdue Brand Studio.

Purdue Police Department offers tips for safe travel in West Lafayette and Indianapolis

The Purdue University Police Department (PUPD) is providing tips for safe travel in both West Lafayette and Indianapolis.
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Several safety resources are available at the Indianapolis location, including PurdueALERT, the SafeZone app and transportation programs. Photo by Purdue Brand Studio.

Stay informed, stay safe—sign up now for various Indianapolis safety resources

As a new academic year begins, those attending classes, working and living in Indianapolis are encouraged to sign up for and become familiar with the available safety resources. Resources include emergency text notifications, a personal safety app and transportation programs....
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Elliott Hall of Music (Photo by Purdue University/Rebecca Wilcox)

Work continues on ceiling tile replacement project at Elliott Hall of Music

Work continues on a project to replace 90-year-old ceiling tile in Elliott Hall of Music. Most of the scaffolding is set up with ceiling grid installation scheduled to begin later this month. As a result of this work, summer and...
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Progress continues on the Academic Success Building in Indianapolis as a new academic year gets underway. Photo provided by construction cam.

Progress continues on Academic Success Building in Indianapolis as fall semester begins

Progress continues on the Academic Success Building in Indianapolis as a new academic year gets underway. The new building, located near the intersection of N. West Street and W. Michigan Street, will provide several classrooms and laboratories for academic programming,...
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Southbound South Russell Street, just south of Mitch Daniels Boulevard, will remain closed for construction on the Nursing and Pharmacy Education Building as a new academic year begins. The photo shows construction progress from Mitch Daniels Boulevard.

South Russell Street impacts to remain in place for new academic year

Southbound South Russell Street, just south of Mitch Daniels Boulevard, will remain closed for construction on the Nursing and Pharmacy Education Building as a new academic year begins on Monday (Aug. 24). The northbound lane only will be open to traffic...
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Put safety in action during Safe + Sound Week

Administrative Operations staff are invited to participate in OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week, led by Environmental Health and Safety, Sept. 21-25. The national campaign highlights the importance of workplace safety and encourages employees to take an active role in creating...
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