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News for faculty and staffMay 4, 2009UPDATE: H1N1 FLU (SWINE FLU)Watch Web site for informationFaculty and staff are reminded that updated information on H1N1 flu (swine flu) is available online. Callers requesting information should be referred to this site. FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESVice provost for diversity and inclusion candidates to take part in forumsOpen forums are set for vice provost for diversity and inclusion candidates. More Retirement Plan Review Task Force presentation available as videoFor those who missed the April 21 presentation by the Retirement Plan Review Task Force or want to see it again, a video is now available online. MoreUpdate: Traffic, parking disruptionsHere are notes on some current and upcoming disruptions on the West Lafayette campus. More Sessions to focus on Americans with Disabilities ActThe Office of Institutional Equity at Purdue will offer several sessions from the 2008-09 ADA Audio Conference Series and the 2008-09 Legal Issues Webinar Series presented by the Great Lakes ADA Center. MoreNominations sought for Special Boilermaker AwardNominations are being accepted for the Special Boilermaker Award, given annually by the Purdue Alumni Association. Nominations may be submitted online at www.purduealum.org/SpecialBoilermaker. MoreRESEARCH NEWS, SPECIAL REPORTS'Smart turbine blades' to improve wind power
Researchers have developed a technique that uses sensors and computational software to constantly monitor forces exerted on wind turbine blades, a step toward improving efficiency by adjusting for rapidly changing wind conditions. The research by engineers at Purdue and Sandia National Laboratories is part of an effort to develop a smarter wind turbine structure. More GENERAL NEWSPurdue 'All-American' Marching Band to march in 2010 Macy’s Thanksgiving ParadeOn Nov. 25, 2010, the Purdue "All-American" Marching Band will become the first Big Ten band to march in the legendary Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. MorePurdue Cancer Center Challenge results are inThe Purdue Cancer Center Challenge raised more than $55,000 that will be used to conduct basic cancer research at the West Lafayette campus. The event on April 18 drew 1,300 runners and walkers. A video of the event is available here. Photos and race results are available at the Purdue Cancer Center Challenge Web site.PEOPLEAppointments, honors and activitiesHere is a list of recent honors and appointments for faculty and staff. MoreHere is a list of student honors. More CALENDAR AND EVENTSEvents this weekHere is a list of events happening May 4-10 at the West Lafayette campus. MoreConsultant presentation to focus on campus climate for gender and sexual minoritiesSue Rankin, associate professor in education policy studies and research associate in the Center for the Study of Higher Education at Penn State University, will give a one-hour talk and presentation titled "Creating an Inclusive Campus Climate for LGBTQ Students, Staff, and Faculty" at 1:15 p.m. today (May 4) in Room 310, Stewart Center. More How to submit items to Purdue Today Problems? Purdue Today: (765) 494-9573; purduetoday@purdue.edu |
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