Purdue Today

News for faculty and staff

September 7, 2007

FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEES

Healthy Purdue wellness incentive still within reach

As Healthy Purdue 2007 heads into its final months, it's not too late to earn $250 as part of the Wellness Achievement Incentive. More

Spokesman takes pride in United Way

The smiles on the faces at the Lafayette Adult Resource Academy were confirmation for Jeff Buchanan that he was doing the right thing by being part of the United Way Campaign. More

Supervisors urged to expedite processing of employee separations

To ensure Purdue's financial integrity and the security of data systems, employee separations (terminations) must be entered into the OnePurdue system as soon as supervisors become aware that an employee will be leaving the University. More

PEOPLE

Purdue Fire Department names new chief

An 18-year veteran of the Purdue Fire Department has been named its chief. Kevin M. Ply, who has been serving as interim chief since March, has assumed the permanent role. More

MEMOS

Schedule Old Masters to visit classes

The 2007 Old Masters Program is Nov. 4-6. Old Masters are availble to visit classrooms across campus. Click here for complete memo.

CAMPUS NEWS

Panel to discuss international relations with Iraq, Iran

A policy analyst and two Purdue professors will participate in a Sept. 20 panel discussion on United States foreign policy in the Persian Gulf region. More

Indiana companies to find homegrown talent at high-tech fair

More than 800 Purdue students soon to hit the job market are expected to meet with representatives from Indiana companies for an Oct. 31 job fair in the Purdue Memorial Union ballrooms. More

RESEARCH NEWS, SPECIAL REPORTS

Researcher developing new method for hearing loss assessment

A Purdue researcher is working on a new technique to diagnose hearing loss in a way that more accurately reflects real-world situations. More

Purdue expert urges parents to prepare children for disasters

Children will be better prepared mentally and emotionally for a natural or manmade disaster if parents speak with them in advance about the threats in a realistic but calm manner, says a Purdue child development expert. More

CALENDAR AND EVENTS

Black Graduate Association to bring noted author Michael Dyson to campus

A noted author and researcher on African-American religion and current events will speak on "African-Americans in the Academy: Climate and Conflict" on Sept. 25. More

How to submit items to Purdue Today

Problems? Contact Mike Willis, Purdue News Service, (765) 494-0371, jwillis1@purdue.edu

Purdue Today: (765) 494-2036; purduetoday@purdue.edu
University Periodicals