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News for faculty and staffJanuary 13, 2009FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESArizona State administrator selected to lead College of EducationAn associate dean at Arizona State University will be the next dean of Purdue's College of Education, Provost Randy Woodson announced Tuesday (Jan. 13). Maryann Santos de Barona is currently senior associate dean for academic programs and personnel at ASU's Mary Lou Fulton College of Education. Her appointment, effective July 1, is subject to ratification by Purdue's Board of Trustees. 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 Workshop for faculty to focus on green buildingThe Energy Center will host an internal faculty workshop on green building from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, in Room 234, POTR. More RESEARCH NEWS, SPECIAL REPORTSPurdue president part of National Research Council call to change rules on high-tech exports, visas
Purdue President France A. Córdova was one of 20 members of a National Research Council committee who on Friday (Jan. 9) called on President-elect Barack Obama to reassess U.S. export and visa controls, which hinder the economy and research. More GENERAL NEWSProf: Lincoln fought slavery's spread to Latin America, not just WestThe 200th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's birth is a time for people to learn more about America's 16th president, says a Civil War historian at Purdue. More Purdue Terrestrial Observatory central to NATO-funded international tracking projectA facility modeled after Purdue's Terrestrial Observatory that will be used to provide early warning and mitigate the effects of disasters such as epidemics, famine and flooding will be built in Egypt as part of a NATO-funded effort. MoreLittle fixes can save big bucks in greenhouses this winterKeeping a greenhouse warm enough to propagate plants in months as cold as January and February can cost a lot of money, but a few simple tips could help bring down energy costs. More Nominations sought for Inspiring Families and Building Communities AwardPurdue is accepting nominations for its eighth Inspiring Families and Building Communities Award, presented annually to a program or collaboration that has improved the well-being of Indiana families. MoreClass of 1937 Scholarships available to Purdue studentsCurrent Purdue undergraduate students are invited to apply for Class of 1937 scholarships for the 2009-10 school year. More Nominations sought for Roberts, Ross awardsNominations are being accepted for the Flora Roberts and G.A. Ross awards for 2009. MoreGrad student symposium open for proposalsThe third Annual Graduate Student Educational Research Symposium (AGSERS) is open for proposal submissions. MoreSubmissions sought for Sigma Xi Graduate Student Research Awards CompetitionThe Purdue University Chapter of Sigma Xi, the scientific research society, is conducting a Graduate Student Research Awards Competition in the format of a scientific poster session. More details on the competition are in a PDF here.Applications for internships abroad due Feb. 1Staff and faculty are encouraged to remind students that Feb. 1 is the deadline to apply for one of Purdue's summer internships in London or Sydney. MoreCALENDAR AND EVENTSToday's eventsHere is a list of events happening Tuesday, Jan. 13, at the West Lafayette campus. More Events this weekHere is a list of events happening Jan. 12-19 at the West Lafayette campus. MorePurdue offering technology camp geared toward girls Feb. 19-21High school juniors interested in learning about careers in technology-related fields are invited to attend a three-day residential camp sponsored by Purdue's College of Technology Diversity Program. MoreCollege of Technology holding career fair Feb. 4Purdue's College of Technology will offer students an opportunity to explore employment opportunities with a wide variety of companies during its eighth annual career fair on Feb. 4. More 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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