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News for faculty and staffDecember 15, 2008FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESGraduate School dean candidates' presentations available for viewingThe open forum presentations given by each candidate for the dean of the Graduate School were videotaped and posted online. More Focus Award nominations for disability efforts invitedThe Affirmative Action Office is seeking nominations for this year’s Focus Awards, which honor outstanding contributions in furtherance of the University's commitment to disability accessibility and diversity. More Tips aim to lessen holiday stressToo much stress can turn holidays into unhappy days. Branna Smith, Worklife Programs specialist, says the bulk of holiday stress falls into one or more of the following areas: gift-giving obligations, expenses, lack of time, and unrealistic expectations. MoreGENERAL NEWSSubmissions sought for Sigma Xi Graduate Student Research Awards CompetitionThe Purdue Chapter of Sigma Xi, the scientific research society, is conducting a Graduate Student Research Awards Competition in the format of a scientific poster session. There will be a first prize of $200, provided by Sigma Xi and the Graduate School, and recognition for other outstanding posters in each of the four research areas: physical sciences; life sciences; engineering; and behavioral and social sciences. More details on the competition are in a PDF here.Deadline Feb. 13 for student service project grantsFunds are available to provide grants to students or student organizations for work on community service learning projects. The program, sponsored by the vice provost for engagement, has the goal to expand the community involvement of Purdue students in partnership with communities, non-profit agencies, schools, and governmental bodies. More PEOPLEAppointments, honors and activitiesHere is a list of recent appointments and honors for faculty and staff. More CALENDAR AND EVENTSEvents this weekHere is a list of events happening Dec. 15-21 at the West Lafayette campus. 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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