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News for faculty and staffSeptember 5, 2008FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESNew club gives Purdue's working parents a place to connect, learnBalancing parenting and work can be a challenge, but now there's a new source of support on the West Lafayette campus for those juggling both. Started in June, the Purdue Working Parents Club offers a place for parents to meet in a social, educational and supportive environment. More Senate chair DeCarlo establishes team approachIt doesn't take long to figure out that the new chair of the University Senate enjoys sharing a good laugh. Ray DeCarlo, professor of electrical and computer engineering, is quick with one-liners and more than happy to pass them on to colleagues, including those in the Senate. "At the last Senate meeting in April, a senator from Technology said we needed more humor and laughter in the Senate," DeCarlo says. "We're going to do our best this year." More Employee Self Service more than just pay statementsMany employees may have heard the term Employee Self Service and are using ESS to view their pay statements online, but some may not be as familiar with other services available within ESS. MoreNew faculty issue of Inside PurdueThe September 4, 2008, special issue of Inside Purdue welcoming new faculty is now online in pdf format.CAMPUS NEWSArmory lot parking unavailable Sept. 8-10The Armory Parking Lot will be closed to "A" permit holders on Sept. 8-10 for the Industrial Roundtable event. Reserved and handicap spaces will remain available. Information about Industrial Roundtable can be found here. Purdue to host grad school expoMore than 50 institutions will be represented on the West Lafayette campus during the Big 10+ Graduate School Exposition on Sept. 28 and 29. More Krannert School moves from minors to concentrationsStudents in Krannert School of Management will have more options for undergraduate study in management after an academic restructuring that transforms undergraduate minors to concentrations. MoreGENERAL NEWSCampus, community events set for Green WeekDetails have been set for several campus and community events planned during Purdue's Green Week Sept. 15-19, including an Alternative Transportation Challenge and a Wabash River cleanup. MorePurdue, county sirens tested first Saturday each monthSirens at Purdue and throughout Tippecanoe County will be tested Saturday as part of a monthly check of the emergency warning notification system. More PURDUE SPORTSMen's basketball schedule announced; season opens with Oct. 31 exhibition gameThe 2008-09 Boilermaker men's basketball schedule was announced this week and features 20 home games, including two exhibitions. More Women's basketball season begins Nov. 9The 2008-09 Purdue women's basketball schedule includes 18 Big Ten games for the second year in a row. More CALENDAR AND EVENTSEvents this weekHere is a list of events happening Sept. 2-7 at the West Lafayette campus. More 'Second Line' parade to highlight BCC event
High-tech job fair to provide one-stop shop for Indiana companiesMore than 800 job hunting Purdue students are expected to meet with representatives from Indiana companies for an Oct. 29 job fair. MoreBang on a Can All-Stars to defy genres with unconventional musicPart chamber ensemble, part rock-and-roll band, Bang on a Can All-Stars, with special guest Glenn Kotche, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 in Loeb Playhouse. More
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