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August 4, 2008Spotlight
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FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEES
Purdue president urges graduates to commit to social responsibility
President France A. Córdova on Saturday (Aug. 2) told new graduates to use their knowledge to help others and meet society's challenges in new ways. Córdova spoke to graduates during the summer commencement ceremony in Elliott Hall of Music, where 1,184 degrees were conferred. The graduates included 538 people receiving undergraduate degrees, 360 master's degrees, 280 doctoral degrees and six professional degrees. More
Purdue administrator, researcher named interim dean of science
Provost William R. "Randy" Woodson announced today (Aug. 4) that Jon Harbor, associate vice president for research, has been named interim dean of the College of Science, effective Aug. 15. More
Update: Traffic, parking disruptions
Here are notes on some recent and upcoming disruptions on campus. MoreOpen house scheduled for Patty Jischke Early Care and Education Center
The Purdue community is invited to an open house for the Patty Jischke Early Care and Education Center on Friday (Aug. 8). MoreCAMPUS NEWS
Purdue police arrest man for attempted theft at Underground Café
Purdue University police arrested a man early Thursday (July 31) in connection with an attempted theft at the Underground Café in the Hicks Undergraduate Library. MorePurdue opens new $19 million dining court to the public
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Purdue hires local chef to introduce new cuisine to campus
Purdue University Residences has rehired one of its chefs to create the menu and oversee the kitchen in its new $19 million dining court that will feature the barbeque cuisine of Brazilian cowboys beginning today (Aug. 4). More
Staff & Student Bowling League to organize for new season
The Purdue University Staff & Student Bowling League is inviting new members to join in the league's 71st year starting with fall semester Aug. 25. More
GENERAL NEWS
Grazing program helps growers increase pasture efficiency
A workshop designed to help producers understand the concepts of a management intensive grazing program will be held Sept. 5-6 at the Fulton County Historical Society in Rochester, Ind. "Grazing 102 is designed for the novice, as well as the advanced grazer," said Mark Kepler, Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service educator in Fulton County. "We will cover everything from fencing to pasture fertility and from the advantages and disadvantages of different forages to water management systems." MoreAg experts to discuss projected 2008 crop yields at state fair
After a cold, wet spring and summer flooding, the public will be able to learn how that all affects projected fall crop yields during a briefing and panel discussion at the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis. MoreProf: Olympics much more than athletic competitions
There's more to the Olympic Games than athletics, says a Purdue University expert. More
PURDUE SPORTS
Volleyball tickets on sale
The 2008 Purdue volleyball season is just around the corner and tickets are on sale now. The schedule features 13 home matches, including three televised contests and one free admission event to be played in Mackey Arena. MorePEOPLE
Appointments, honors and promotions
Here is a list of recent appointments, honors and promotions for Purdue faculty and staff. MoreNEWS FROM OTHER CAMPUSES
Statewide Technology News
Here is news from the College of Technology at Anderson and the College of Technology at Columbus. MoreCALENDAR AND EVENTS
Events this week
Here is a list of events happening Aug. 4-10 at the West Lafayette campus. MoreSession to offer essentials of staff recruitment, selection
The Affirmative Action Office and Human Resource Services Employment will offer "The Essentials of Staff Recruitment and Selection" from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday (Aug. 7) in Room 318, Stewart Center. More
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