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Purdue Today

News for faculty and staff

July 28, 2008


In the spotlight

PURDUE EXPERTS ON CAMERA

Green computing a business necessity, Purdue CIO says
Although environmental and business concerns can sometimes be in conflict, Gerry McCartney, Purdue's vice president for information technology and chief information officer, says reducing energy consumption is a required strategic enterprise goal. More



FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEES

Feedback wanted from carpool survey

A survey concerning carpooling recently was distributed by Purdue Transportation Service to all West Lafayette faculty and staff. More

Miller child center has openings

The Ben & Maxine Miller Child Learning Center at Purdue has immediate openings for girls ages two to four and two-year-old boys.  More

Update: Traffic, parking disruptions

Here are notes on some recent and upcoming disruptions on campus. More

Alumni association asks: What does your area do to engage future Boilermakers?

The Purdue Alumni Association is putting together a newsletter for the Purdue Alumni Kids Club. If you are planning any children's activities or events during the 2008-09 academic year, please send the details to julieh@purdue.edu so that your activities can be included in the events calendar. The newsletter will be published in early August.

GENERAL NEWS

Purdue Research Foundation announces 10 new companies formed from Purdue University discoveries

Purdue Research Foundation's Office of Technology Commercialization announced Friday (July 25) that 10 new startup companies were formed from Purdue University-licensed technologies. More

Indiana teachers to find formulas for effective algebra instruction

Approximately 160 teachers throughout Indiana will attend workshops in late July and early August so they can better prepare students for success in algebra. More

Purdue research team leads nanomaterials conference in India on energy transport, conversion, efficiency

A research team from Discovery Park will travel to India next month to lead a joint India-United States workshop on how advancements in nanotechnology are helping address growing energy needs. More

PEOPLE

Appointments, honors and promotions

Here is a list of recent appointments, honors and promotions for Purdue faculty and staff. More

Memo to faculty and staff: Appointment in College of Science

This memo from Jeffrey Vitter, the Frederick L. Hovde Dean of the College of Science, is regarding the appointment of John Fisher as coordinator for undergraduate recruitment. Memo

CALENDAR AND EVENTS

Events this week

Here is a list of events happening July 28-Aug. 3. on the West Lafayette campus. More


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