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News for faculty and staff

August 21, 2007

NEWS FOR STAFF

OnePurdue news: Faculty, staff should check, update personal information on ESS

Since Employee Self-Service (ESS) became available in July, many faculty and staff have enjoyed the convenience of not only viewing their salary statements online, but also being able to change their personal information that is on file. It is important that all employees make sure their information is up to date and accurate. Complete information here.

Cancer propels ECET professor to exercise, eat better

Want to make Bob Herrick happy? Drink more water.
Want to make him really happy? Follow up by eating wholesome foods, exercising, relaxing, and joining him in the Lafayette Heart Walk on Sept. 22. More

Program offers friendship among students, community

A simple, proven way to share happiness awaits those who join Purdue's International Friendship Program. More

CAMPUS NEWS

PMU renames recreation facilities, offers leagues

**Union Rack and Roll new logo**

Purdue Memorial Union has renamed its recreation facilities to Union Rack and Roll, just in time for the fall semester.

Formerly known as the Purdue Memorial Union Recreation Center, the area includes bowling, billiards, amusement games and a bowling pro shop. The center also is home to the nationally ranked Purdue Bowling Team and the Billiard Club. More

Opening of PMU restaurants delayed

The opening of the six new restaurants in the Purdue Memorial Union's Union Commons, originally scheduled to open the week of Aug. 20, has been delayed. More

3 fraternities face discipline for IFC violations

Three Purdue fraternities have been suspended while their case is reviewed following allegations that they violated the university's policy on alcohol as well as rules of the Interfraternity Council. More

RESEARCH NEWS, SPECIAL REPORTS

New finding bubbles to surface, challenging old view

Chemical engineers have discovered a fundamental flaw in the conventional view of how liquids form bubbles that grow and turn into vapors, which takes place in everything from industrial processes to fizzing champagne. More

GENERAL NEWS

Delegation from China to meet Purdue officials, tour center

A delegation from one of China's top 10 universities will meet with Purdue officials and tour campus facilities during a Thursday (Aug. 23) visit. Twenty representatives from Shanghai Jiao Tong University will spend the day learning about the educational philosophy, practices and experiences at Purdue, as well as hearing presentations from the College of Engineering, College of Liberal Arts, School of Management and College of Education. More

High temperatures, low precipitation creating many problems

**Drought map**

The hot, dry conditions in Indiana may have one bright spot - creating a more fiery display of fall leaves in some parts of the state.
But that's not much solace for farmers,
gardeners, boaters and fishermen plagued by a weather system that shows no signs of dissipating soon. More

Ag exports likely to increase $1 billion from previous forecast

Total U.S. agriculture exports for 2007 were predicted last May by the United States Department of Agriculture at $77.5 billion - a record high - and now that number is likely to increase by another $1 billion, said a Purdue University expert. More

Technical Assistance Program opens Columbus office

The Technical Assistance Program, which connects businesses with Purdue resources and helps them grow and prosper, is opening a new office in Columbus to help companies in the southeastern Indiana region remain globally competitive. More

CALENDAR AND EVENTS

C-SPAN's 'Road to the White House' bus to make campus stop

Purdue students can learn how C-SPAN is covering the congressional elections when the C-SPAN Campaign 2008 bus visits Wednesday (Aug. 22) as part of its "Road to the White House" tour. More