Author: Administrative Operations Communications

New employees encouraged to review tax withholding information after hire

A recent update to Purdue's onboarding process has changed how tax withholding information is handled for new employees. As part of the transition to SuccessFactors Onboarding 2.0, federal and state tax withholding forms are no longer completed during the onboarding...

Parking will be unavailable in the area of the Armory, Elliott Hall of Music and Chaney Hall July 6-31.

Drive between Armory and Elliott Hall of Music scheduled to close July 6

Updated Aug. 5, 2026 to reflect a new schedule. The drive and parking lot are expected to be back open by Wednesday, Aug. 12 at the latest. The drive located off Third Street between the Armory and Elliott Hall of...

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

Reminder: Referral Bonus Program available for all Administrative Operations staff

As a reminder, the Referral Bonus Program is open to all AO staff who successfully refer someone for any open position within the organization. To qualify, both the referred candidate and the referring employee must meet the following criteria: Referred Candidate Requirements:...

Road closure along Indiana Avenue scheduled for June 17-June 22

Indiana Avenue between N. Blackford and N. West streets in Indianapolis is scheduled to close Wednesday (June 17) at 9 a.m. The closure is expected to last through Monday (June 22) at 9 a.m. Motorists should also be aware that...

Southbound South Russell Street, just south of Mitch Daniels Boulevard, will close June 15 construction on the Nursing and Pharmacy Education Building.

Portion of South Russell Street to close June 15 for Nursing and Pharmacy Education Building construction

As construction on the Nursing and Pharmacy Education Building continues, a portion of South Russell Street is scheduled to close Monday (June 15). The road will be closed in both directions from just south of Mitch Daniels Boulevard to the...

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

Free Verbal De-escalation training available in June and July

The Purdue Police Department is offering free Verbal De-escalation training in June and July. “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...

The Purdue Armory will undergo renovations, with project work scheduled to begin in May 2027. (Purdue University photo)

Trustees approve renovation of classrooms, offices in historic Purdue Armory

Police department to offer ‘Prepared at Purdue’ training on June 30

The Purdue University Police Department is offering free, in-person "Prepared At Purdue" training on Tuesday, June 30 from 9 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...

Officer Zach Waltz, Sergeant Albert Demello, K-9 Mocca and Officer Kyle Cates are shown after being recognized for various achievements during a ceremony held by the Purdue University Police Department on June 2. Photo by Administrative Operations Communications.

Purdue University Police Department welcomes new officer, recognizes OWI enforcement and retires K-9

The Purdue University Police Department (PUPD) recently held a ceremony to swear in a new officer, recognize a current officer and officially retire a police K-9. Swearing In During the ceremony, Officer Kyle Cates was sworn in to serve the...

A photo shows Hawkins Hall in the summertime. (Purdue University/Rebecca Wilcox)

Crane work to cause travel impacts at Hawkins Hall June 12 and 13

Updated June 10, 2026 to reflect new dates for the crane work, initially scheduled for June 11 and 13. Crane work is expected at Hawkins Hall on June 12 and 13, impacting sidewalks and the U-shaped drive off Wood Street....