Purdue Today

News for faculty and staff

November 13, 2007

FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEES

HRS open house to feature temporary staffing agencies

Purdue has entered into contractual agreements with several area temporary staffing agencies in order to help departments meet the growing demand for pre-qualified temporary employees. More

Seminars scheduled for candidates for director of Discovery Learning Center

Three candidates for the position of director of the Discovery Learning Center in Purdue's Discovery Park will present seminars this month. More

Purdue-themed backdrop available for holiday photos

A new Boilermaker-themed scene is available for holiday photos at the Visitor Information Center. More

CAMPUS NEWS

Purdue international enrollment ranks among highest in the nation

A report released Monday (Nov. 12) by the Institute of International Education ranked Purdue second in the nation among U.S. public institutions in international student enrollment for the 2006-07 academic year. Purdue had 4,824 international students from 123 countries enrolled in 2006-07, only seven fewer than the previous year, said Michael Brzezinski, director of Purdue's Office of International Students and Scholars. More

International Education Week to include variety of activities

Purdue will celebrate International Education Week this week (Nov. 12-16) with a variety of activities on campus and outreach efforts at local schools. More

GENERAL NEWS

Holiday online shopping expected to rise; customer service a priority

Despite an anticipated double-digit increase in online sales this holiday season, consumers can expect a better online shopping experience, said a Purdue retail expert. More

Thankfully, higher food prices may not affect main course

Thanks to increasing energy costs and world food demands, Thanksgiving dinner is going to cost a little more than last year, said a Purdue expert. More

CALENDAR AND EVENTS

Events today at Purdue

Here is a list of events happening Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the West Lafayette campus. More

This week's events

Here is a list of events happening Nov. 12-18 at the West Lafayette campus. More

Purdue to offer smoking cessation program as part of smokeout

A new tobacco cessation program at Purdue will be highlighted on Thursday (Nov. 15) during the 31st annual Great American Smokeout.

The Student Wellness Office at the Purdue University Student Health Center and other campus groups will encourage smokers to quit the habit for one day in the hope that they will decide to quit for good. More

Purdue Musical Organizations to present 'Christmas from the Heart'

**Purdue Christmas Show**

Purdue Musical Organizations will present six public performances of the 74th annual Purdue Christmas Show "Christmas from the Heart" on Dec. 7-9.

"This year's production showcases the talents of a cast of hundreds, including 30 children from the Greater Lafayette community," said Brian Breed, Purdue Musical Organizations director. More

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