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 214. All primary and back-up Building Deputies are… February 3, 2026 Learn More
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 Learn More
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 Learn More
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 Learn More
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 Learn More
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 Learn More
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 Learn More
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 Learn More
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 Learn More
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 Learn More
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 Learn More
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 Learn More
