News for faculty and staff
May 19, 2008FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEES
Search for dean of education continues
Provost William R. "Randy" Woodson announced today (May 19) that the search for the new dean of the College of Education has been extended. MoreSpring Fling is this Wednesday
Spring Fling, the annual appreciation event for faculty, staff, graduate student staff, and retirees, is set for 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 21. MoreWednesday mail delivery to be altered due to Spring Fling
The regular afternoon mail run will not happen on Wednesday, May 21, so that employees may attend Spring Fling, the appreciation event for faculty and staff. All morning delivery and pick-up times on Wednesday will be normal. More
WL campus traffic disruptions
Here are some of the facilities projects whose scope or location can cause disruptions for many people on campus. MoreBanner gives faculty +/- grading option
Plus/minus grading, approved by the University Senate in 1997, will finally become a reality at Purdue beginning this fall after the new Banner student systems go online in July. MoreWorkLife to hold Family Caregiver Resource Fair
WorkLife Programs is sponsoring the fourth annual Family Caregiver Resource Fair on Tuesday, May 20. MorePsychology study seeking men in relationships
A research study in the Department of Psychological Sciences is looking for participants for a research study about attitudes and relationships. MorePurdue administrators work to incorporate diversity across campus
Purdue administrators who oversee diversity and minority programs across campus are looking for new ways to infuse diversity into all aspects of campus life after hearing about an Association of American Colleges and Universities initiative. More
PURDUE SPORTS
Purdue men fourth, women eighth At 2008 Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championships
The Purdue men's and women's track and field teams picked up three more gold medals en route to respective fourth- and eighth-place finishes at the 2008 Big Ten Outdoor Championships, hosted by the University of Illinois on Sunday. More
Sixth-ranked women's golf team heads to NCAA championships
The sixth-ranked Purdue women's golf team has advanced to the NCAA Championships for the ninth straight year after finishing second at the Central Regional in Austin, Texas. This year's championships are May 20 to 23 at the University of New Mexico Championship Golf Course in Albuquerque, N.M.. MoreRESEARCH NEWS, SPECIAL REPORTS
Professor: Religious growth in China fueled by economy
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"China's role in the economy and international issues have captured the spotlight for many years, but it's only recently, thanks to the Beijing Olympics, that the religious and spiritual trends are drawing attention," says Fenggang Yang, an associate professor of sociology who spoke Wednesday (May 14) at the Washington, D.C., National Press Club seminar "China, Religion and Human Rights." More
GENERAL NEWS
Purdue Varsity Glee Club to embark on South African tour
The Purdue Varsity Glee Club will spend May 25 to June 6 on a performance tour of South Africa. The group will mix performances and sightseeing during the trip, which will be split between Cape Town, Kruger National Park and Johannesburg. MoreMarching band to perform at 500, leave for China trip
In the course of less than 24 hours, the Purdue "All-American" Marching Band will go from performing at the Indianapolis 500 to leaving for a weeklong trip to China. MoreChinese delegation to visit colleges of Technology, Engineering
A delegation from Beihang University in Beijing, China, will meet with faculty and staff from Purdue's colleges of Technology and Engineering during a campus visit May 27. MorePEOPLE
Faculty and staff honors
Here is a list of recent honors, appointments and awards for faculty and staff. More
CALENDAR AND EVENTS
Events this week
Here is a list of events happening May 19-25 at the West Lafayette campus. Included is a summertime feature "Who's on campus this week?" listing some conferences and camps of interest. MoreCórdova to connect with Clark, Floyd counties on community visit
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President France A. Córdova and other university officials will visit MedVenture Technology, Amatrol Inc., Samtec Inc. and the Purdue Technology Center of Southeast Indiana, among other locations. She also will meet with government officials and visit with alumni. More
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