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News for faculty and staffFebruary 15, 2008 In the spotlightValentine's Day gathering draws faculty, staff, students
President France Córdova talks with Purdue sophomores Clare Ford of the College of Liberal Arts and Jessica Lee of the College of Science on Thursday afternoon at a cider social in the South Ballroom of Purdue Memorial Union. Córdova hosted the social for faculty, staff and students. FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESCSSAC grant applications due March 1The Clerical and Service Staff Advisory Committee (CSSAC) is accepting applications for employee and dependent grants. MoreCAMPUS NEWSPurdue administrators, students discuss methods to promote workers' rights in other countriesPurdue administrators and representatives of the Purdue Organization for Labor Equality on Thursday (Feb. 14) discussed proposals for helping to improve working conditions for workers in other countries who manufacture university-licensed products. MoreRESEARCH NEWS, SPECIAL REPORTSPop quiz: Testing earns high marks as learning tool
"That's contrary to our conventional way of thinking; learning only takes place when studying, additional studying increases learning, and testing just assesses what we know," said Jeffrey D. Karpicke, an assistant professor of psychological sciences. More GENERAL NEWSMarch 1 marks deadline for financial aid applicationsIn order to be considered for all federal, state and university-controlled financial aid, current and newly admitted Purdue students must file their Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly known asa FAFSA, by March 1. More Boiler Vet Camp to give 8th graders hands-on experienceThe Purdue School of Veterinary Medicine is looking for incoming eighth-grade students to attend Boiler Vet Camp on June 18-21. MorePublication helps consumers deal with economic hardshipWith incomes down, foreclosures up and a struggling economy, a Purdue Extension specialist offers tips for dealing with financial difficulty. MoreCALENDAR AND EVENTSEvents this weekendHere is a list of events happening Feb. 15-17 at the West Lafayette campus. MoreNoche Flamenca to bring authentic Spanish dance to Purdue stage
The Madrid, Spain-based dance company Noche Flamenca will demonstrate the art of flamenco dancing in an 8 p.m. Feb. 29 performance in Loeb Playhouse.
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