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December 18, 2008FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEES
Campus services adjusting hours for winter break
Purdue Memorial Union, Purdue University Libraries and the Recreational Sports Center are among campus services and offices scheduling reduced hours of operation during winter break. More
Wood Street garage to close in stages for break
A two-step closure at the Wood Street Parking Garage will be part of a project during winter break: 1) the center stair tower today (Dec. 18); 2) the entire garage Monday (Dec. 22) through Jan. 11. For questions or concerns regarding this project, please contact Holly Alexander, parking facilities manager, at 49-49315 or at haalexander@purdue.edu.
University Tax Office urges staff to update home addresses in ESS
In preparation for the distribution of 2008 W-2 forms to Purdue employees, the University Tax Office urges all employees to review their home addresses in Employee Self-Service (ESS) by Dec. 31. MorePurdue commencement to be shown live on TV, Webcast
Purdue's two commencement ceremonies on (Sunday) Dec. 21 will be broadcast live for television and Internet audiences. MoreRESEARCH NEWS, SPECIAL REPORTS
Simple soybean anything but -- genetically, researcher says
Think humans are complex creatures? Consider the lowly soybean, said a Purdue researcher. When it comes to genetics, the soybean plant is far more intricate than a human, said Scott Jackson, a plant genomics and cytogenetics researcher in Purdue's Department of Agronomy. More
Researchers find nature's shut-off switch for cellulose production
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Purdue researchers found a mechanism that naturally shuts down cellulose production in plants, and learning how to keep that switch turned on may be key to enhancing biomass production for plant-based biofuels. Nicholas Carpita, a professor of botany and plant pathology, said that small-interfering RNAs (siRNAs) play a normal role in plant development by shutting off genes involved in primary cell wall growth in order to begin development of thicker, secondary cell walls. More
Study suggests warmer temperatures could lead to a boom in corn pests
Climate change could provide the warmer weather pests prefer, leading to an increase in populations that feed on corn and other crops, according to a new study. More
PURDUE SPORTS
Tickets remain for holiday games, Big Ten opener
Purdue men's basketball fans who are still looking for a chance to see the No. 13 Boilermakers in action have that opportunity during the upcoming holiday season. MoreGENERAL NEWS
Holiday firewood should be purchased, burned locally
With temperatures plummeting and the holiday season in full swing, it may be time to light the fireplace. But being selective about firewood can help prevent a whole host of problems in the months to come. MorePurdue, TechLift and Burton D. Morgan Foundation launch Ohio internship program
Purdue and Ohio entrepreneurial support organization TechLift announced Monday (Dec. 15) the launch of the Interns for Entrepreneurship Northeast Ohio Program to place the University's students with regional startup technology companies. More
High school students invited to enter Purdue Web design contest
Teams of high school students are invited to compete at the second annual Web design contest, offered by the Purdue College of Technology at Anderson/Muncie. MoreCALENDAR AND EVENTS
Today's events
Here is a list of events happening Thursday, Dec. 18, at the West Lafayette campus. MoreEvents this week
Here is a list of events happening Dec. 15-21 at the West Lafayette campus. MoreFish and pork on the menu for Feb. 7 Ag Alumni Fish Fry
Purdue's Agricultural Alumni Fish Fry on Feb. 7 will reintroduce fish into the menu -- in addition to pork -- at the 11:30 a.m. luncheon in the Toyota Blue Ribbon Pavilion at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. MoreClassical violinist Joshua Bell to present recital with pianist Jeremy Denk
Classical violinist Joshua Bell will perform with award-winning pianist Jeremy Denk at 7 p.m. Jan. 11 in Stewart Center's Loeb Playhouse. More
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