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There's new branding for the PurdueALERT system.

Spring semester PurdueALERT tests scheduled for Jan. 30

January 20, 2026

Connecting daily between West Lafayette and Indianapolis, the Campus Connect shuttle has traversed 238,900 miles — the distance between Earth and the moon.

Purdue’s Campus Connect shuttle celebrates ‘moon milestone’

January 12, 2026

The Academic Success Building at Purdue University in Indianapolis is one of many featured in the Fiscal Year 2025 Highlights.

Annual highlights and achievements report for Administrative Operations now available

January 5, 2026

Your guide to safe winter walking on campus

December 1, 2025

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West Lafayette

Sidewalk along Third Street scheduled for closure on Dec. 3

The sidewalk located on the north side of Third Street near the France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center (CREC) and the Morgan J. Burke Aquatic Center (AQUA) will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 3. This closure will accommodate work for the Aquatic Center HVAC/mechanical project….

November 24, 2025

West Lafayette

Sidewalk closure scheduled along Hort Drive

The sidewalk located directly east of Hort Drive between both directions of Agricultural Mall Drive is scheduled to close Thursday (Nov. 13) to facilitate repair work. The closure is expected to last until Monday, Nov. 24. Pedestrians should continue to…

November 12, 2025

West Lafayette

Lane closure scheduled for Stadium Avenue through Friday

The eastbound lane of Stadium Avenue just east of Martin Jischke Drive is scheduled to close on Wednesday (Nov. 12) to facilitate repairs. The closure is expected to last through Friday (Nov. 14). Motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians should exercise caution…

November 11, 2025

West Lafayette

Sheetz Street closure scheduled for next week

The city of West Lafayette has announced that Sheetz Street will be closed near the intersection of Wood Street beginning Monday (Nov. 10) to facilitate utility work. The road is expected to reopen Thursday (Nov. 13). Motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians…

November 6, 2025

West Lafayette

Routine water tower cleaning scheduled for Oct 13-14

Routine exterior cleaning is scheduled for the Purdue University water tower located at the northwest intersection of Tower and Slayter drives on Monday and Tuesday (Oct. 13 and 14). Parking will be restricted in order to prevent overspray in the area….

October 9, 2025

West Lafayette

Lane restrictions scheduled for Williams Street for Sept. 26

The city of West Lafayette announced that lane restrictions along westbound Williams Street between South Grant and Harrison streets will be in place tomorrow (Sept. 26) for patching work. The restrictions are expected to be in place until the evening…

September 25, 2025

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Save the date: Annual Building Deputy meeting to take place in April

Facilities Operations and Environmental Health and Safety will be hosting an in-person Building Deputy meeting this spring. The meeting will take place Wednesday, April 15 from 8:30-11 a.m. in Stewart Center, room 218. All primary and back-up Building Deputies are…

February 3, 2026

Police department offering free, in-person active threat training in February

The Purdue University Police Department is offering free, in-person training for potential active shooter/threat events on Wednesday, Feb. 25. The Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (C.R.A.S.E.) class provides strategies, guidance, and plan options for surviving an active threat event….

January 29, 2026

Review, update Building Deputy Directory contact information

Building deputies are asked to review the online Building Deputy Directory and report any of the following updates via the Building Deputy Contact Information Online Form: The listed individual in the directory has changed roles/buildings or left the university A different person…

January 29, 2026

Student Center hours extended at Purdue in Indianapolis

Facilities and campus partners are finalizing plans to extend weekday building hours at the Purdue Indianapolis Student Center to better support campus operations and space access needs. Beginning January 26, 2026, the Student Center’s weekday hours will extend from 8…

January 23, 2026

January Environmental Health and Safety topics now available

This month’s Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) materials are now available, featuring important topics such as proper portable heater use, snow and ice safety, safe chemical container disposal and radioactive materials inventory. Administrative Operations staff are encouraged to review and share these resources to help raise awareness…

January 22, 2026

A guide to Lab Safety Awareness Week for lab personnel

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is partnering with the Campus Safety, Health and Environmental Management Association (CSHEMA) to recognize Lab Safety Awareness Week, taking place Feb. 9–13. During the week, campus researchers and laboratory personnel are encouraged to pause, reflect…

January 21, 2026

Spring semester PurdueALERT tests scheduled for Jan. 30

Tests of the PurdueALERT emergency warning notification system are scheduled for Friday, Jan. 30 at both the West Lafayette and Indianapolis locations. West Lafayette For the West Lafayette location, the test will occur at 10:15 a.m. It will include text…

January 20, 2026

Environmental Health and Safety releases new SOP for BSL-2 lab cleaning

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) has rolled out a new standard operating procedure (SOP) for cleaning floors in Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) laboratory spaces. This SOP outlines the steps and responsibilities that help ensure custodial staff can perform this work…

January 20, 2026

New navigation features set for Concur travel and expense system

Two new navigation features are set for Concur, the university’s travel and expense system. On Wednesday (Jan. 21), a redesigned homepage banner with a new “Call to Action” feature will be available. This feature will provide a clear and intuitive…

January 16, 2026

Free, online Verbal De-escalation training available in February and March

The Purdue Police Department is offering free Verbal De-escalation training in February and March. “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…

January 15, 2026

EHS welcomes Thomas Grier as new radiation safety officer

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Grier as Environmental Health and Safety’s new radiation safety officer, effective January 12, 2026. Thomas brings meaningful experience in radiation safety, along with a strong academic foundation in health physics. He…

January 14, 2026

Mileage reimbursement rate change in effect for 2026

The 2026 mileage rate for Purdue University business travel using a privately owned vehicle is $0.725 per mile, up from $0.70 per mile in 2025. The rate is based on both fixed and variable costs of operating a vehicle. The Indiana Department…

January 9, 2026

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