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News for faculty and staffOctober 7, 2008PURDUE ON CAMERA
FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESDepartments asked to submit information for textbook Web siteThe Office of the Provost is asking all academic departments to assist with a Purdue Web site that provides students with a comprehensive listing of textbooks needed for upcoming classes. MoreLobbying for University must be reportedAs part of the U.S. Honest Leadership and Open Government Act passed in 2007, Purdue is required to report quarterly on lobbying activity and costs. MoreGENERAL NEWSEconomists: Tough measures needed to cure economic illsAn ailing financial industry is going to need strong medicine to pull out of a deepening credit crunch brought on by risky loans and deregulation, Purdue economists said Monday (Oct. 6). MoreHalloween history haunts today's traditionsWhile witches, devils and vampires are common Halloween characters, they really have nothing to do with the origins of the holiday, says a Purdue history professor. MorePurdue expert gives do's and don'ts of visual presentationsVisuals are almost a necessity in today's meetings, but a Purdue expert says that a poorly designed presentation can significantly detract from the impact of your message. More Classroom business program is economic child's playMove over, lemonade stand! A new generation of kid-run businesses is here, thanks to an educational program sponsored by Indiana WIRED and the Purdue University-based Indiana Council for Economic Education. More Educators invited to nominate students for College of Technology at Kokomo's Day in CollegeThe Purdue College of Technology at Kokomo is encouraging teachers and guidance counselors to nominate students to attend the Day in College event Nov. 3, which will give students a sneak peek at what college has to offer. More PEOPLE9 Purdue researchers win NSF early-career awardsNine Purdue faculty members have won the National Science Foundation's most prestigious honor for outstanding young researchers in 2008. MoreCALENDAR AND EVENTSEvents this weekHere is a list of events happening Oct. 6-12 on the West Lafayette campus. MoreIndustry leaders to share thoughts at food science symposiumTo celebrate its 25th anniversary, the Department of Food Science will sponsor a symposium with three food industry leaders from 8:30 a.m. to noon Thursday (Oct. 9) in the Pfendler Hall Deans Auditorium. More Archives and how to submit items to Purdue Today Problems? Contact Mike Willis, Purdue News Service, (765) 494-0371, jwillis1@purdue.edu Purdue Today: (765) 494-2036; purduetoday@purdue.edu |
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