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Purdue Today

News for faculty and staff

July 3, 2008


In the spotlight

PURDUE EXPERTS ON CAMERA

Consumer empowerment, education critical to future health-care system
Improved information technology will give patients a greater role in deciding their health-care options, but it also will create challenges, says Jeffrey S. Vitter, the Frederick L. Hovde Dean of the College of Science. More

FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEES

Campus rooftops not open for fireworks viewing

Purdue 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 SPORTS

Purdue javelin thrower sets Olympic Trials record, clinches Olympic berth

Purdue 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 REPORTS

Chip-cooling technology achieves 'dramatic' 1,000-watt capacity

New type of liquid-cooling
Researchers at Purdue have developed a technology that uses "microjets" to deposit liquid into tiny channels and remove five times more heat than other experimental high-performance chip-cooling methods for computers and electronics. More

Research: People give older friends, family a pass on bad behavior

When 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. More

GENERAL NEWS

Purdue's new fund will help startup companies commercialize research discoveries

Purdue 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, faculty

A 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 profits

Officials 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 research

A 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 Classic

Two 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. More

CALENDAR AND EVENTS

Teachers, counselors to learn ways to attract students to computer careers

A 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. More

Purdue Research Park Golf Scramble to include several All-American Purdue athletes

The 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, cuisines

Purdue 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. More

Events this week

Here is a list of events happening June 30 - July 6 at the West Lafayette campus. More


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