News for faculty and staffJuly 3, 2008In the spotlightPURDUE EXPERTS ON CAMERA
FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESCampus rooftops not open for fireworks viewingPurdue police are reminding all on campus that the fun and festivity of the July 4 Stars and Stripes Celebration at Slayter Center does not extend to the roofs of campus buildings. Employees should not use or attempt to use roofs as viewing points, and they should note whether any roof access doors are not securely locked. More PURDUE SPORTSPurdue javelin thrower sets Olympic Trials record, clinches Olympic berthPurdue javelin thrower Kara Patterson is bound for Beijing after a record-setting performance Monday night at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene, Ore.Patterson set the Olympic Trials record with a winning throw of 58.44 meters (191-09). The throw guaranteed Patterson a spot in the Olympics. It also makes her the first woman to represent Purdue Track & Field at the Olympics. More RESEARCH NEWS, SPECIAL REPORTSChip-cooling technology achieves 'dramatic' 1,000-watt capacityResearch: People give older friends, family a pass on bad behaviorWhen it comes to dealing with older friends and relatives, people tend to overlook annoying or inappropriate behavior, mostly because of a fear that time with them is running out, a Purdue researcher has found. MoreGENERAL NEWSPurdue's new fund will help startup companies commercialize research discoveriesPurdue Research Foundation and Purdue University officials announced Wednesday (July 2) a new philanthropic initiative that will provide financial support for startup companies to expedite moving research discoveries from the laboratory through development to commercial delivery. More New system to provide services online for Purdue students, facultyA new system that will allow Purdue students to register for classes online and conduct business that previously called for a visit to an office will be available July 21. More Workshop to offer officials from Research Park companies tips on how to increase sales and profitsOfficials from Purdue Research Park-based companies can get ideas and strategies on how to increase sales and profits during a July 22 workshop offered at Purdue.The "Bigger Profits through Targeted Sales" workshop is designed for entrepreneurs and business owners interested in creating and expanding their companies. More Online journal targets interdisciplinary researchA pair of Purdue professors and the university's publishing house are creating another avenue for scientists from different disciplines to gather and share information.The "Journal of Terrestrial Observation" became the fourth online journal published by Purdue University Press, as the university continues a trend toward making research more accessible to scholars and the public. More Purdue team places in top 20 in all-female Air Race ClassicTwo aviation students from Purdue's College of Technology placed third among college teams and 16th overall in the 32nd annual cross-country Air Race Classic. MoreCALENDAR AND EVENTSTeachers, counselors to learn ways to attract students to computer careersA group of teachers, counselors and students will visit Purdue this month for a program aimed at increasing the number of young people, especially women, pursuing careers in computer-related fields. MorePurdue Research Park Golf Scramble to include several All-American Purdue athletesThe Purdue Research Park Golf Scramble, which is open to the public, features former and current Purdue athletes including All-American Leroy Keyes and current quarterback Curtis Painter.The July 10 event, to be held at the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex, begins with registration at 11 a.m., a noon lunch and a 1 p.m. shotgun start. The day-long scramble concludes with a 5 p.m. awards reception at the complex. More Purdue Memorial Union concerts to feature variety of bands, cuisinesPurdue Memorial Union's annual Summer Concert Series will kick off July 9 and will feature an assortment of musical styles and a wide range of cuisines. MoreEvents this weekHere is a list of events happening June 30 - July 6 at the West Lafayette campus. More Archives and how to submit items to Purdue Today Problems? Contact Mike Willis, Purdue News Service, (765) 494-0371, jwillis1@purdue.edu Purdue Today: (765) 494-2036; purduetoday@purdue.edu |
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