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News for faculty and staffDecember 22, 2008PURDUE ON CAMERA
FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESPurdue names associate VP for governmental relationsThe executive director of the Northwest Indiana Regional Development Authority and former aide to U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar has been named Purdue's new associate vice president for governmental relations, Purdue President France A. Córdova announced today (Dec. 22). More 'Jeopardy!' appearance by staff member to air Dec. 30Emily Branson has fulfilled a dream by playing on TV's "Jeopardy!", and on Dec. 30 everyone else can share the moment. More Term life insurance premiums to be waived for six monthsPremiums for January through June term life insurance coverage will be waived in 2009, giving employees a little more take-home pay. The waiver is the result of positive claims experience on Purdue's term life insurance plan. More TDA companies to offer on-campus sessions in January, FebruaryRepresentatives from three of Purdue's five sponsored tax-deferred annuity companies will be on the West Lafayette campus in January and February for one-on-one meetings with faculty and staff. More APSAC discusses collaborative efforts, professional developmentThe Administrative and Professional Staff Advisory Committee at its Dec. 10 meeting heard about goals selected for future collaboration with the Clerical and Service Staff Advisory Committee. More Travel department announces Purdue hotel reservation programA new hotel reservation program for University staff is being offered through the Purdue travel department's new partner, Hotels.com. The program, available to anyone with a Purdue career account, is intended to make booking hotel rooms quicker and easier. More BOARD OF TRUSTEESPurdue takes series of steps to address economic downturnPurdue on Saturday (Dec. 20) outlined the University's plan to address the uncertain economic times and continue its legacy of strong fiscal management. James S. Almond, the University's chief financial officer, summarized discussion from the Purdue Board of Trustees' regular meeting. MoreTrustees OK 2009 rate plan for University ResidencesThe Board of Trustees on Saturday (Dec. 20) approved on-campus room and board rates for the 2009-10 academic year. MoreTrustees OK support for engineering strategic plan, football coach appointment, IPFW housing contractThe Board of Trustees on Saturday (Dec. 20) voted to authorize the use of funds from the Vincent P. Reilly Memorial Fund to support several initiatives in the College of Engineering from 2009 to 2014. Trustees also ratified the appointment of Danny Hope as head football coach, effective Jan. 1, and approved a construction contract for the third phase of student housing on the Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne campus. MoreGENERAL NEWSCurrent issue of Innovation Express e-newsThe current issue of Innovation Express e-news from Purdue Research Park is now online 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. MoreTime on giant computer will allow Purdue researchers to advance high-impact studies
Economist: 'Blending wall' stands in way of ethanol growthEthanol production opened the door to the renewable fuels industry. The industry now must get past an imposing wall of federal regulations and market conditions if it hopes to grow, said a Purdue agricultural economist. MoreStudents in 6th to 8th grades invited to free after-school engineering programStudents in sixth through eighth grades can participate in one of two after-school engineering sessions next semester. The Innovation to Reality (I2R) program, sponsored by Purdue University's Women in Engineering Program, will focus on biosensors and alternative energy. More GENERAL NEWSAppointments, honors and activitiesHere is a list of recent appointments and honors for faculty and staff. More CALENDAR AND EVENTSEvents this week and nextHere is a list of events happening Dec. 22, 2008 - Jan. 4, 2009. 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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