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News for faculty and staff

September 12, 2008

GREEN WEEK NEWS

Podcast contest aimed at engaging campus community during Green Week

The Office of Information Technology at Purdue is inviting the University community to get creative during Green Week activities, set for Sept. 15-19. During the "Show You're Green" contest, students, faculty and staff can create a podcast of 60 seconds or less to share their eco-friendly ideas and best suggestions for going green as individuals, as a campus and as a community. More

Register now for Green Week's alternative transportation challenge

Those who bike, bus, carpool, or walk around the Purdue-Lafayette area during Green Week (Sept. 15-19) can earn prizes, reduce their carbon footprint, and save money, too. More

Sustainable stormwater modifications update part of Green Week

An update on a project to enhance Purdue's stormwater stewardship through the installation of sustainable solutions on the West Lafayette campus will be among the first-day highlights of Green Week. More

GENERAL NEWS

Boiler TV launches new channel, broadcasts public info 24/7

Boiler Television has launched a new channel that shows a rotating array of bulletins that includes notices for group callouts, upcoming campus events, health tips and other items. More

Lab dedicated to creative, educational projects in science, technology, engineering and math

Purdue has opened a research and development laboratory focusing on creative thinking, interactive media and animation, especially as they relate to STEM - science, technology, engineering and mathematics - disciplines. More

Science Bound students leap academic hurdles

**Tiffany Legge**

Tiffany Legge and Christopher House knew that Purdue's Science Bound program prepared them for college, so they set a goal of making the dean's list last year. Both students smashed that goal by earning perfect or near-perfect GPAs. Legge and House will be recognized along with 18 other students who have successfully completed their freshman year at the program's annual celebration dinner. More

Middle and high school science teachers sought for research project

The College of Education is looking for middle and high school science teachers interested in utilizing computer-based simulations in the classroom. More

Indiana educator named Rural Teacher of the Year

A teacher in New Harmony, Ind., has been named Rural Teacher of the Year by the National Rural Education Association, based at Purdue. More

PEOPLE

National financial organization recognizes Purdue Research Foundation senior vice president

The Association of Financial Professionals has named Joseph B. Hornett, senior vice president, treasurer and COO of Purdue Research Foundation, to its 2008 AFP Honors Program. Recipients for the honor were chosen from more than 100,000 national corporate financial practitioners from corporations, agencies, government, academia and nonprofits. More

Purdue alumni takes silver at Paralympics

Purdue alumni Emma Preuschl won a silver medal Thursday during rowing competition at the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing. More

CALENDAR AND EVENTS

Events today, this weekend

Here is a list of events happening Sept. 12-14 at the West Lafayette campus. More

Faculty, staff, students invited to free session on empowering organizations

Purdue faculty, staff and students are invited to attend a presentation at 8:30 a.m. Monday in Fowler Hall by Lorinda Baldwin, director of empowerment and Parker Operating Protocol at Parker Hannifin, who will discuss empowerment and achieving high performance in the workplace. More

Purdue's Latino Cultural Center honors Latino Heritage Month

Purdue's Latino Cultural Center kicks off its Latino Heritage Month celebration at 4 p.m. today with an open house at the center, 600 N. Russell St. The center will be examining and celebrating the connection between the Latino and Asian cultures. More

Purdue concert series to feature several music genres

Purdue Student Union Board is sponsoring an outdoor concert series this month that features a variety of musical styles. The concerts will take place on the Purdue Memorial Union front lawn and are free and open to the public. More

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