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August 23, 2007

NEWS FOR STAFF

Intellectual property policy rewritten

Purdue's Policy on Intellectual Property has been rewritten in an effort to simplify the policy and make it easier to administer. More

RESEARCH NEWS, SPECIAL REPORTS

Challenges remain in reintroducing American chestnut

**Douglass Jacobs examines a chestnut tree**

Researchers have developed a breed of American chestnut that is resistant to the fungal blight that decimated its population in the early 1900s.

But the return of this "king of trees," so-called for its picturesque form and towering height of more than 100 feet, remains hampered by a slew of obstacles, according to a Purdue researcher. More

GENERAL NEWS

Nationally, data indicates economics doesn't get its due

In addition to the "three Rs" add economics to the topics that schoolchildren need to learn more about this year, Purdue experts say. A report based on the 2006 National Assessment of Educational Progress test indicates that only 42 percent of U.S. high school seniors were considered "proficient" in economics. More

Push reading beyond the bedtime story, expert says

A Purdue professor is advising parents to rethink the way they read to their children. Jennifer Dobbs, assistant professor of developmental studies, says that when it comes to reading, the technique may be just as important as the time spent together. More

CALENDAR AND EVENTS

Black Cultural Center to celebrate family day with the blues

The Black Cultural Center will begin a semester-long study of blues music with the annual "Friends and Family Day" celebration Sept. 15 after the Purdue vs. Central Michigan football game. More

Bigger Profits through Targeted Sales workshop
will be Sept. 27

The New Ventures Team will hold the Bigger Profits through Targeted Sales workshop from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 27 at Ross Ade Pavilion in Ross Ade Stadium.

"The workshop is designed for entrepreneurs and small business owners who wish to grow their business," said Jane Anderson, instructor and senior project manager of the New Venture Team. More

PEOPLE

Purdue Alumni Association names new officers

The Purdue Alumni Association board of directors has selected new officers. Jim Karl will serve as president. Ted Priebe and Jerry Williams have been elected vice president and treasurer, respectively. More

Endocyte announces company expansion with new hires

Endocyte Inc. will expand its operations through the hiring of 10 new employees and the promotion of three current employees. Endocyte, a privately held biotechnology firm, currently employs about 50 people. More

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