Author: Administrative Operations Communications

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

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

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...

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...

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. ...