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News for faculty and staffMay 6, 2009UPDATE: H1N1 INFLUENZA (SWINE FLU)Watch Web site for informationFaculty and staff are reminded that updated information on H1N1 influenza (swine flu) is available online. Callers requesting information should be referred to this site. H1N1 influenza outbreak prompts commencement changeDue to the recent outbreak of H1N1 influenza (swine flu), Purdue will take precautionary measures during commencement ceremonies May 15-17 on the West Lafayette campus. More Expert: Parents can help alleviate children's fears about flu outbreakParents should assess their personal feelings about the current flu situation as they begin talking to children, and then they can determine what messages they want to communicate, says a Purdue child development expert. MoreFEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESFriday is deadline to enroll in new life insurance programThe deadline for enrolling in Purdue's new life insurance program is this Friday (May 8). More Third open forum for College of Science dean candidates to be held ThursdayThe forum for the third candidate for dean of the College of Science will be held Thursday (May 7). Robert E. Continetti, chair and Kurt Shuler Scholar in Physical Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of California at San Diego, will speak at 2:30 p.m. in Room 206, Stewart Center. More Purdue appoints Liley assistant VP, restructures DevelopmentA restructuring of Purdue's Office of Development will merge corporate and foundation relations to better align with the University's strategic plan and external partners. MoreExemplary teachers receive 2009 Murphy AwardFour exceptional teachers were honored with 2009 Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Awards in Memory of Charles B. Murphy at this year's Honors Convocation in Elliott Hall of Music. More Purdue Today schedule for summer breakPurdue Today will reduce its publishing schedule from May 11 through Aug. 14. Regular publishing days during the summer will be Monday and Thursday. Daily publication will resume Aug. 17. RESEARCH NEWS, SPECIAL REPORTSRandom picks better than complicated process in gene identificationResearchers at Purdue have found a way to save time, money and a little frustration in searches for specific genes that shed light on the biological processes associated with all forms of life. More GENERAL NEWSPurdue to host Operation Purple CampPurdue has been chosen as a host site for Operation Purple Camp, a free national summer camp program designed to offer support in a fun and exciting atmosphere to the children of military parents who are or will be deployed. MoreCALENDAR AND EVENTSToday's eventsHere is a list of events happening Wednesday, May 6, at the West Lafayette campus. More Events this weekHere is a list of events happening May 4-10 at the West Lafayette campus. MoreBiofuels Symposium to look at economic, environmental impactsEconomic and environmental effects of the production and use of biofuels will be highlighted during a two-day conference at Purdue. More How to submit items to Purdue Today Problems? Purdue Today: (765) 494-9573; purduetoday@purdue.edu |
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