News for faculty and staff
September 8, 2008FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEES
'Spear Phishing' attacks increase in Purdue e-mail
Recently, people at Purdue have been receiving an increased number of a particular type of phishing e-mail which appears to be sent from Purdue University departments. These e-mails are a specific type of targeted online fraud known as "spear phishing." Campus IT security experts warn that users should never provide any personal information in response to an unsolicited request. MoreMonthly standard reports soon available in MS Excel
Purdue faculty with one or more sponsored research projects and other funding sources can look forward to greater flexibility in how they organize their monthly transaction reports. In early September, faculty who currently receive transaction reports will find their August data in both an Adobe Acrobat PDF and as a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. MoreResidence hall construction news online
The Sept. 3, 2008, issue of the residence hall construction update newsletter is available online here.Developers invited to comment on proposed training class
Software developers in Krannert Computing Center are planning to host a customized training class on Microsoft's new animation technology. MorePEOPLE
Memo to faculty and staff: Appointment in Discovery Park
This memo from Alan Rebar, executive director of Discovery Park, is regarding the appointment of Gabriela Weaver as interim director of the Discovery Learning Center. Memo
Appointments, honors and activities
Here is a list of recent appointments, honors and promotions for faculty and staff. More
Statewide Technology news
Here is news about appointments at the College of Technology at Kokomo and the College of Technology at Columbus. More
CALENDAR AND EVENTS
Events this week
Here is a list of events happening Sept. 8-14 at the West Lafayette campus. More
Site changed for presentation about Internet-based support system for volunteers
A Purdue visiting professor will give a presentation today (Sept. 8) about her project to develop an Internet-based support system for volunteers in developing countries.
Lori Foster Thompson, a visiting professor in the Department of Organizational Leadership and Supervision, will give a presentation 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Young Hall, Room 447, on the project titled SmartAid: Consultants Without Costs. There will be a one-hour reception after the presentation. The talk is free and open to the public.
For more on the presentation, see related news release:
https://www.purdue.edu/uns/x/2008b/080903BeyerleinTalk.html
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