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August 7, 2008FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEES
Test to air practice run of emergency notice
A test of a new outdoor audio message system in the Bell Tower will occur between 9 and 10 a.m. Friday (Aug. 8). MorePurdue executive vice president and treasurer to join ASU
Morgan R. Olsen, executive vice president and treasurer at Purdue, has been named Arizona State University's new executive vice president and treasurer. He also will hold the appointment of professor of practice in the Mary Lou Fulton College of Education. More
Purdue Working Parents Club to meet today
The Purdue Working Parents Club will meet from noon to 1 p.m. today (Aug. 7) in Room 202, Stewart Center. Faculty, staff and graduate staff are invited to attend. For more information, contact WorkLife Programs at 49-45461 or worklife@purdue.edu.
RESEARCH NEWS, SPECIAL REPORTS
Purdue generates record $333.4 million in research funding
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Purdue generated a record $333.4 million in sponsored research funding during the just-ended 2007-08 fiscal year, fueled by a 36 percent jump in research activity at Discovery Park. Purdue posted solid funding increases from federal agencies such as the National Science Foundation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the U.S. departments of Agriculture, Defense, Energy, and Health and Human Services. Industries, foundations and international institutions also played larger roles in growing Purdue's research portfolio. More
Study: Verbal aggression may affect children's behavior
The methods mothers use to control their children during playtime and other daily activities could have a negative impact on their child's self-esteem and behavior, according to a new Purdue study. MoreCAMPUS NEWS
Entrepreneurial leaders represent variety of disciplines at Purdue
Eleven Purdue professors have been selected as members of the 2008 Entrepreneurial Leadership Academy. More
Boiler Gold Rush to welcome 5,400 new students to Purdue campus
More than 5,400 new Purdue students will be on campus Aug. 16-22 for Boiler Gold Rush, a weeklong voluntary orientation program. More
Purdue Bowlermakers women's league preparing for season
The Purdue Bowlermakers women's bowling league is getting ready to start up again in the fall. An organizational meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 27 in Room 313, Stewart Center. More
GENERAL NEWS
State fair visitors can get up-close look at Purdue on Aug. 15
Purdue Day at the Indiana State Fair on Aug. 15 will highlight a variety of events and displays for fairgoers. Beginning at 10 a.m. visitors can get a closer look at the university's schools, departments and achievements through more than 50 tents and exhibits located both on Main Street and the Our Land Pavilion at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. MoreComedian Robin Williams to perform at Elliott Hall
Comedian Robin Williams will bring his Weapons of Self-Destruction Tour to Elliott Hall of Music at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2. MoreHoosier consumers challenged to 'Go Local' one week
Purdue and other organizations are encouraging Indiana consumers to eat at least one locally grown food product at each meal during Going Local Week, from Aug. 31 to Sept. 6. MoreInterior design students to assist TV designer
Five Purdue interior design students will help a designer from the hit TV show "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" make over rooms in two Lafayette-area homes this week. MoreWhen the spotlight is on candidates, what's the president to do?
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Energy expert offers ideas for conserving electric power
Homeowners and businesses often waste power because they aren't aware of all the steps that can be taken to reduce their electricity consumption to lower bills and help ease strain on the nation's power grid, says a Purdue expert. MoreChildren to experience hands-on entrepreneurship at Purdue Research Park's Just Us Entrepreneurs program
Youngsters ages 6-12 will learn more than how to sell lemonade during a three-day entrepreneurship program at the Purdue Research Park. More
2 Purdue students, 1 alumnus receive Fulbright scholarships
Two Purdue students and one alumnus have received U.S. Student Fulbright scholarships for travel abroad during the 2008-09 academic year. MorePurdue student earns scholarship for study in Jordan
Emily Dawes, a Purdue senior studying history in the College of Liberal Arts, has earned a scholarship to study Arabic in Jordan. Dawes, of Columbus, Ind., was awarded a Critical Language Scholarship, which is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered by the Council of American Overseas Research. More
CALENDAR AND EVENTS
Events this week
Here is a list of events happening Aug. 4-10 at the West Lafayette campus. MoreOpen house for Patty Jischke Early Care and Education Center to be held Friday
The Purdue community is invited to an open house for the Patty Jischke Early Care and Education Center on Friday (Aug. 8). More
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