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October 9, 2007

CAMPUS NEWS

Piece of the moon lands at Purdue

Martha Chaffee (from left) presents a moon rock particle to President France A. Córdova on Saturday (Oct. 6) during half-time of the Purdue-Ohio State football game. Chaffee, widow of astronaut and Purdue alumnus Roger Chaffee, permanently loaned the lunar sample to Purdue through a NASA program that allows select former astronauts or their spouses to give samples to the educational institution of their choice. More

Campus groups plan events to raise domestic violence awareness

A number of Purdue organizations are sponsoring events this week (Oct. 8-12) in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Beginning Wednesday (Oct. 10), the Clothesline Project, a display of T-shirts decorated as a testimony against domestic violence, will be on display in the Purdue Memorial Union Main Lounge. More

University Residences helps students avoid illegal downloading woes

University Residences has launched an educational campaign to help students understand the definition and consequences of illegally downloading and sharing electronic music files. More

PEOPLE

Assistant director chosen for Purdue College of Technology at Columbus/Greensburg

**Jack Head**

The College of Technology has selected Jack Head as assistant director of the college's locations in Columbus and Greensburg.

Head has been an adjunct instructor for the College of Technology since 2000, teaching courses in organizational leadership and supervision. More

CALENDAR AND EVENTS

Afghan faculty to speak, students to study at Purdue this fall

**Students at Kabul University**

Two visiting faculty members from Afghanistan's Kabul University will speak at Purdue on Wednesday (Oct. 10) about progress being made in expanding agriculture and agricultural education in that country, efforts Purdue is involved in through a program with the U.S. Agency for International Aid. More

Wednesday: McCoy Distinguished Lecture

Oct. 10. 3:30 p.m. Fowler Hall, Stewart Center. Speaker: Joseph S. Francisco, the William E. Moore Distinguished Professor of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences and Chemistry. Title: "From Earth's Atmosphere to Planetary Engineering of Mars: An Adventure in Chemistry." A reception will follow in the Stewart Center West Foyer. The lecture and reception are free and open to the public.

Wednesday: How Volunteerism Can Impact the World and Help with World Peace

Oct. 10. 7 p.m. Room 2290, Beering Hall. Ambassadors for Children Purdue Chapter event. Speaker: J.R. Pico, professor of Spanish, Indiana University Kokomo. Topic: Pico will discuss his volunteer experiences in Malawi, Africa, and discuss how students and others can have a significant effect on the world and world peace through volunteer travel and work.

Thursday: Hawkins Memorial Lecture

Oct. 11. 4:30 p.m. Room 161, ME. The Hawkins Memorial Lecture. Speaker: Richard O. Buckius, assistant director, Directorate for Engineering, National Science Foundation; and professor, Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, University of Illinois. Title: "Engineering and National Priorities." More information available here.

Friday: Regenstrief Center Brownbag Speaker Series

Oct. 12. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Room 203, Mann Hall. Bring your lunch and learn about the latest in Purdue healthcare delivery research. This week: HealthyPurdue research. Speaker: Julie Huetteman, WorkLife Programs.

Saturday: Women's basketball to host Breakfast with the Boilers

The Purdue women's basketball team and head coach
Sharon Versyp will host Breakfast with the Boilers from 8:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, in Lambert
Fieldhouse. More.

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