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June 19, 2008FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEES
Final draft of Purdue's next strategic plan available online
The final draft version of Purdue's next strategic plan has been posted on the strategic plan Web site. The Board of Trustees will act on the plan at their meeting on Friday (June 20). In finalizing the draft, President France A. Córdova considered comments and feedback from public forums, meetings and the strategic plan Web site. The final draft may be found at www.purdue.edu/strategic_plan/2008-2014
Purdue-IU partnership targets economic growth in bio and life sciences
Indiana University and Purdue announced today (June 19) that they will jointly ask the 2009 General Assembly to create a broad-based research alliance that will help the state grow its bio- and life-sciences industries, improve public health and increase the number of physicians being trained in Indiana. MoreT-Mobile offers free phone, discounts to Purdue family
Purdue alumni, students, faculty and staff are eligible to receive a free phone and a 12 percent discount on monthly bills when they open new accounts with T-Mobile. More
Memo to faculty and staff: Appointment in College of Liberal Arts
This memo from John Contreni, the Justin S. Morrill Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, is regarding the appointment of Emily Allen, associate professor of English, as director of the College of Liberal Arts Honors Program. MemoGENERAL NEWS
Gas leak near Russell Street, Wiley Hall repaired
A gas line rupture on Wednesday (June 18) that forced the evacuation of Wiley Hall and some residences along Russell Street has been repaired. More
Talking key for parents helping children during natural disasters
One of the best things parents can do for children during a natural disaster is to talk with them about what is happening outside, says a Purdue expert. MoreUSDA report: 9 percent of Indiana corn, soybean crops flooded
Recent heavy rains have flooded 9 percent of the corn acreage, 9 percent of the soybean acreage and 5 percent of the winter wheat crop, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's crop report released June 16. MoreShop smart to increase savings on grocery bill
As grocery prices continue to rise, consumers need to shop smart to get the most out of their paycheck, said a Purdue expert. MoreFlooded vegetables, fruits present health risk, experts say
Vegetable and fruit crops partly or completely submerged in floodwater or that might have come in contact with the water could be contaminated with microorganisms and should not be sold or consumed as fresh produce, said Purdue Extension specialists. MoreEconomist estimates record value for wheat crop, despite floods
Eastern Corn Belt farmers took advantage of high wheat prices and increased acreage planted by 24 percent across Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. More
Detection program continues with purple panel traps
Purdue and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources are continuing emerald ash borer detection efforts in the state with a new program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS). More
PURDUE SPORTS
Big Ten Network to recognize top performers
The Big Ten Network will honor the conference's top plays, games, performers and performances of 2007-08 during the Big Ten Awards Show. The hour-long program, hosted by Dave Revsine, Mike Hall and Rick Pizzo, debuts at 10 p.m. Friday. Fans can cast their ballots online at bigtennetwork.com for the Play of the Year, the Big Ten Male Athletic Coach of the Year and the Big Ten Female Athletic Coach of the Year. More
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Events this week
Here is a list of events happening June 16-22 at the West Lafayette campus. More
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