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November 10, 2008FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEES
Penny Wars raises more than $4,000 for United Way
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The Residence Hall Association, the student governing body of University Residences, has helped the Purdue United Way Campaign come closer to its goal.
The RHA raised more than $4,000 for the campaign through its annual Penny Wars competition in late October. More
Update: Traffic, parking disruptions
Here are notes on some current and upcoming disruptions on the West Lafayette campus. More
RESEARCH NEWS, SPECIAL REPORTS
Purdue receives grant to help students learn about climate change
Purdue researchers will investigate how middle and high school students learn about global warming and climate change, thanks to a grant from the National Science Foundation.The four-year, $1.5 million grant is for a project titled "Making Sense of Global Warming and Climate Change: Model of Student Learning via Collaborative Research." More
Study finds many motorists don't see need to heed speed limits
Research suggests U.S. motorists are growing increasingly cynical about the relevance of speed limits, and a new study indicates many motorists are more likely to think they can drive safely while speeding as long as they won't get caught. MoreGENERAL NEWS
Purdue project for FEMA producing a flood of flood data
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The system could help identify areas in danger of flooding and be a useful tool in mitigation and recovery efforts. It is the first national-scale project to do standardized comprehensive damage estimates for 100-year floods. More
TAP to open offices in South Bend, Evansville
Purdue's Technical Assistance Program is opening two new Indiana offices in South Bend and Evansville. MorePEOPLE
Appointments, honors and activities
Here is a list of recent honors for faculty and staff. More
CALENDAR AND EVENTS
Events this week
Here is a list of events happening Nov. 10-16 at the West Lafayette campus. MorePurdue Working Parents Club to focus on managing holiday stress
The Purdue Working Parents Club will holds its next meeting from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 12) in Room 202, Stewart Center. MoreSupplier diversity coalition hosts effort to boost minority- and women-owned businesses
The Supplier Diversity Development Coalition of Greater Lafayette, of which Purdue is a member, is bringing together buyers from several local corporations with minority- and women-owned supplier companies for the fourth annual Relationships to Partnerships Conference on Nov. 20. More
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