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News for faculty and staff

July 10, 2008

In the spotlight

PURDUE EXPERTS ON CAMERA

High energy prices bringing revolution to American agriculture
Demand for biofuels, grain and farm land is driving a revolution in American agriculture, says Wallace Tyner, professor of agricultural economics. More
 

FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEES

Safeco executive named Purdue's VP for marketing, media

Teri Lucie Thompson, vice president of marketing for Safeco Insurance in Seattle, has been named Purdue's vice president for marketing and media, Murray Blackwelder, senior vice president for advancement, announced today (July 10). More

Parental leave policy being prepared for board approval

University administrators are finalizing a proposed parental leave policy and plan to submit it to the Board of Trustees in the fall. More

Discount on AT&T service plan extends to new iPhone 3G

Voice and data service for the soon-to-be released iPhone 3G is now included in an agreement between Purdue and AT&T that provides discounted wireless services to University students and employees. More

TDA companies to offer on-campus counseling in July, August

Two of five Purdue-sponsored tax-deferred annuity companies will be on the West Lafayette campus in July and August for one-on-one counseling appointments with Purdue faculty and staff. More

Alumni association asks: Are you Purdue's best-kept secret?

Ever heard about the Purdue Butcher Block or enjoyed a Purdue Tree Trail? The Purdue Alumni Association plans to highlight Purdue gems in an upcoming issue of the Purdue Alumnus. More

RESEARCH NEWS, SPECIAL REPORTS

Stars aligned for Purdue physicist and international research group

A research team that included a Purdue physicist used the unique binary-pulsar star system to confirm Einstein's theory of general relativity under conditions unattainable on Earth or in near space. The McGill University-led team included Maxim Lyutikov, assistant professor of physics at Purdue, and colleagues in Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, France and Italy. More

Two Purdue professors helping to improve country's air transportation system

Timothy Ropp
Two Purdue aviation technology professors have a voice in shaping a national plan to transform the U.S. air transportation system to increase its capacity and efficiency and ease congestion. Timothy Ropp, an assistant professor who specializes in aircraft maintenance, and Brian Dillman, an associate professor who teaches flight technology, have been selected to serve as members of the working group on safety for the Next Generation Air Transportation System (known as NextGen). More

Study: Perception of golf hole size influenced by performance

Jessica K. Witt
Golfers who play well are more likely to see the hole as larger than their poor-playing counterparts, according to a Purdue researcher. "Golfers have said that when they play well the hole looks as big as a bucket or basketball hoop, and when they do not play well they've been quoted as saying the hole looks like a dime or the inside of a donut," said Jessica K. Witt, assistant professor of psychological sciences, who studies perception in athletes. "What athletes say about how they see the hole and how well they play is true. We found golfers who play better judge the hole to be bigger than golfers who did not play as well. More

Political borders, health care issues complicate pandemic planning

Panic, staffing issues and geographic boundaries are some of the challenges that public health experts need to address as they plan for a possible influenza pandemic, according to a new report from Purdue University. More

PEOPLE

Memo to faculty and staff: Appointment in College of Science

This memo from Jeffrey S. Vitter, the Frederick L. Hovde Dean of the College of Science, is regarding the appointment of Angie Teel as administrative assistant to the dean. Memo

Libraries announces annual award winners

Purdue Libraries has announced its 2008 award winners. More.

CALENDAR AND EVENTS

Events this week

Here is a list of events happening July 7-13 at the West Lafayette campus. More

Purdue president to connect with Hamilton County

Córdova

Purdue leaders will be in Hamilton County on July 18 to visit with community leaders. Purdue President France A. Córdova and other university officials will visit Midwest ISO, Interactions Corp. and King Systems Corp., among other locations. Victor L. Lechtenberg, Purdue's vice provost for engagement, said the university welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with the communities of Carmel and Noblesville. More

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