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News for faculty and staffMarch 31, 2008In the spotlight:Purdue Presidential InaugurationFrance A. Córdova became Purdue's 11th president on July 16, 2007, and will be formally inaugurated April 11 in Elliott Hall of Music. Leading up to the inauguration, Purdue Today will take a look at Purdue's past leaders. Today, our second president, Abraham Shortridge. Presidents of Purdue's past:
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Abraham C. Shortridge was in charge when Purdue matriculated its first students on Sept. 16, 1874. Thirty-nine applicants were admitted, some conditionally. Women were enrolled for the first time the following fall. His administration lasted just 18 months due to his failing health.
."These breast cancer survivors are literally all in the same boat together," says Meghan McDonough, an assistant professor of health and kinesiology who studies the role relationships play in physical activity. "This is a wonderful opportunity to work with a team as it forms and to really understand how these women's involvement and relationships affect their lives. More
When she became an adult, it gnawed at her.
Who was this person, and why did he command such status?
The man was John Purdue, an entrepreneur who came from humble beginnings to earn riches and found Purdue University. He is the subject of McCammon Scott's new book. "Uncle: My Journey With John Purdue" looks at Purdue's life through McCammon Scott's original research, as well as through collections of his personal correspondence, business ledgers and family members' oral histories. The Purdue University Press recently published the book. More
Here is a list of events happening Monday, March 31, at the West Lafayette campus. More
Here is a list of events happening March 31-April 6 at the West Lafayette campus. More
Fulbright Program information session is today
The University Honors Program will hold an information session for undergraduate and graduate students interested in learning more about the U.S. Student Fulbright Program on Monday, March 31, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Room 313, Stewart Center. More
Purdue's Latino Cultural Center will celebrate its fifth anniversary at the annual Dia de la Familia (Day of the Family) on April 12. More
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