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News for faculty and staffNovember 20, 2008FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESEnglish professor honored as Indiana's top educatorA Purdue English professor has been named the state's top professor in the only national ranking specifically designed to recognize excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring. Robert Lamb, also a professor of American Studies who has been at Purdue for 17 years, will be recognized today (Nov. 20) as the 2008 Indiana Professor of the Year. MorePurdue United Way Campaign raises more than $740,000Purdue faculty, staff and students rose to the challenge this year, helping Purdue raise more than $740,000 for the United Way Campaign. More Survey to measure perceptions of Purdue benefit programsHuman Resource Services Staff Benefits will be conducting an employee benefit survey in December. MoreGENERAL NEWSPurdue expert: Nice holiday gifts for kids don't require big spendingA Purdue University child development specialist says parents can give their children nice holiday gifts without spending a lot of money. MoreProf: Lingering JFK conspiracies tarnish historyHistorians should use the 45th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's assassination as a time to focus on the historical event, while debunking still popular conspiracy theories, says a Purdue University historian. More CAMPUS NEWSPurdue student a finalist for Rhodes ScholarshipPurdue women's basketball player Lauren Mioton has been selected as a Rhodes Scholarship finalist. She is one of 12 finalists from her district, two of whom will be selected as official Rhodes Scholars. A total of 32 Scholars will be selected from the United States and will receive a two to three year full scholarship to the University of Oxford in England. More Person claims stolen items that led to Armory evacuationA box of gun supplies that led to Monday's (Nov. 17) evacuation of the Purdue Armory has been claimed by its owner, who had reported the items as stolen, according to Purdue police. More PURDUE SPORTSTickets available for Tiller's last game as Boilermaker coachA limited number of tickets remain for the Old Oaken Bucket game Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium. More CALENDAR AND EVENTSToday's eventsHere is a list of events happening Thursday, Nov. 20, at the West Lafayette campus. More Events this weekHere is a list of events happening Nov. 17-23 at the West Lafayette campus. More Friday brown-bag lunch discussion to focus on 'Global Purdue'Andy Gillespie, associate dean of International Programs, will host a brown-bag lunch discussion on the future of Global Purdue at noon Friday (Nov. 21) in Room 204, Stewart Center. See flier here.PMO to present 75th anniversary Purdue Christmas Show
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