News for faculty and staff
September 16, 2008
In the spotlight: Green Week
TODAY: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Day
Purdue has recycled approximately 1,600 tons this year! The campus recycles about 23 percent of its solid waste, including metal, office paper, newspaper, cardboard, beverage containers, and plastic. In addtion, Purdue recycles concrete, yard waste, and animal bedding. More
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Gift completes $11 million drive for industry-oriented laboratory
Purdue announced Monday (Sept. 15) a $2 million gift from mechanical engineering alumnus Gerald Hines, completing a drive to raise $11 million for a project to expand Ray W. Herrick Laboratories.
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FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEES
Two staff members win Special Boilermaker awards
The Purdue Alumni Association has named Barb Frazee and Scott Mandernack recipients of the 2008 Special Boilermaker Award. More To faculty: Senate minutes online
This memo from the Secretary of Faculties is regarding the posting of University Senate minutes from the meeting of Sept. 8. Memo
GENERAL NEWS
IU, Purdue establish alliance Web site; next step input from state Legislature, businesses
Indiana and Purdue universities have launched a Web site to promote an unprecedented broad-based research alliance to help the state grow its bio- and life-sciences industries, improve health, and increase the number of physicians trained in Indiana. More Professor organizing scholars to promote studies of religions in China
A Purdue professor is encouraging collaboration between Western and Chinese scholars, as interest continues to grow about religious changes and trends in China. More
Indiana third-graders are eating their way to better health
Morocco Elementary garden
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Prof: Art in public buildings does more than paint a pretty picture
Public art, in addition to beauty, plays functional, educational and community-building roles in new buildings, airports and public spaces, says a Purdue expert. More
Purdue police investigate reported voyeurism
Purdue police are investigating a report of a man allegedly looking into a window on the women's side of Harrison Residence Hall about 6:50 a.m. Monday (Sept. 15). More
PEOPLE
College of Science honors 9 outstanding alumni with awards
Purdue's College of Science honored nine people during its Outstanding Alumni Awards ceremony Sept. 5. More
Memo: Appointment in College of Science
This memo from Jon Harbor, interim dean of the College of Science, is regarding the appointment of Janelle Musch as director of special events and alumni relations. Memo
CALENDAR AND EVENTS
Events this week
Here is a list of events happening Sept. 15-21 at the West Lafayette campus. More
IT Networks and Security to present 'Configuring your VLAN'
IT Networks and Security will host the presentation "Configuring your VLAN" from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday (Sept. 17) in Room 214D, Stewart Center. More
Purdue forum to present, promote scholarship among Latinos
Purdue's Latino faculty, staff and students will present an array of scholarly work in an effort to promote Hispanic scholarship during the second annual Latino Scholars Forum on Oct. 1. More
College to celebrate Liberal Arts in October
The College of Liberal Arts invites the public to experience the liberal arts through a variety of lectures, films, performances, events and exhibits in October. More
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