News for faculty and staff
June 11, 2009
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
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Online form, calendar available for Common Reading curricular/co-curricular activitiesThe faculty, staff and students working with the University’s Common Reading Program encourage their counterparts at Purdue to share how they plan to incorporate the selected book, "Stealing Buddha's Dinner" by Bich Minh Nguyen, into their courses, events, and programs during the upcoming academic year. More |
FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEES
VP for marketing and media discusses recent activity, upcoming initiatives
The leader of Purdue's Office of Marketing and Media outlined new initiatives and actions in that area in a May 29 report at the Board of Trustees meeting. More
Update: Traffic, parking disruptions
Here are notes on some current and upcoming disruptions on the West Lafayette campus. More
CIE accepting applications for Indiana AmeriCorps* VISTA member opportunity
The Center for Instructional Excellence is announcing the opportunity for an individual to be appointed an Indiana AmeriCorps* VISTA member for this coming school year. More
Moon landing: Tell us your story
As the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission closes in, Inside Purdue is looking for faculty and staff stories about that historic day. Where were you when Purdue alumnus Neil Armstrong first walked on the moon, and how did that moment affect you? Please send your response to vobrien@purdue.edu by June 15. Answers will be included in the June 25 issue of Inside Purdue and in Purdue Today.
Memo to faculty: Senate minutes
This memo to faculty regarding the posting of minutes of University Senate is from Joseph Camp, secretary of faculties. Memo
CAMPUS NEWS
Liberal Arts, Science to merge IT operations
The colleges of Liberal Arts and Science are merging their information technology operations in order to reduce costs and provide more efficient services. More
RESEARCH NEWS, SPECIAL REPORTS
Reviving American chestnuts may mitigate climate change
A Purdue study shows that introducing a new hybrid of the American chestnut tree would not only bring back the all-but-extinct species, but also put a dent in the amount of carbon in the Earth's atmosphere. MoreBiodiesel blend performs as well as ultra-low sulfur fuel
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Those worried about a performance drop-off going from standard diesel fuel to the more environmentally friendly B20 biodiesel blend can ease their minds. A new Purdue study shows that there is almost no statistical performance difference in semitrailer trucks using B20, a 20-percent blend of biodiesel, and No. 2 ultra-low sulfur diesel, the current standard. More
'Bluetooth' signals show airport security-line waiting times
Researchers have used Bluetooth signals from cell phones and other wireless devices to track how long it takes travelers to get through security lines at the Indianapolis International Airport. MoreStudy shows animal mating choices more complex than once thought
When female tiger salamanders choose a mate, it turns out that size does matter -- tail size that is -- and that's not the only factor they weigh. More
PEOPLE
2 Purdue alumni to fly on shuttle Endeavour space-station mission
Two Purdue alumni -- space shuttle commander Mark Polansky and mission specialist David Wolf -- will team up with four other crew members for a June 13 NASA expedition to the international space station. MoreGENERAL NEWS
Graduate school selected as Project for Scholarly Integrity affiliate
Purdue has been selected as one of 13 affiliates to participate in the Project for Scholarly Integrity. MorePurdue to help businesses boost bottom lines
Purdue is reaching out to companies that want to increase profits. Purdue's Manufacturing Extension Partnership is working with the innovation research and development company Eureka! Ranch International to offer three business growth initiatives. MoreCALENDAR AND EVENTS
Events this week
Here is a list of events happening June 8-14 at the West Lafayette campus. More
Purdue centers partner with Indian researchers for nanomedicine, cellular biology symposium
Purdue's Bindley Bioscience and Birck Nanotechnology centers will lead an international research symposium today (June 11) focused on advancements in nanomedicine and cellular engineering. MoreTango Club to hold callout for Purdue community
La Milonguera, the Argentinean Tango Club of Purdue, will hold its summer callout at 8 p.m. Wednesday (June 17) in the lobby of the Materials and Electrical Engineering Building. More
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