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News for faculty and staffJuly 9, 2009IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Apollo 11 anniversaryPurdue Today counts down to July 20 anniversary
On July 20, 1969, Purdue alumnus Neil Armstrong took his famous "small step" into history as the first human to set foot on the moon. The lunar landing inspired dreams of reaching farther into the heavens and inspired the people who could help make those dreams come true. In 1969, Armstrong's walk on the moon inspired President France A. Córdova to begin a career in science that has included serving as NASA chief scientist and working on projects such as the Hubble Space Telescope. In 2009, Córdova leads a university whose researchers and alumni -- including 22 astronauts -- continue to play a pivotal role in the U.S. space program. As the 40th anniversary approaches, Purdue Today will highlight Purdue research aimed at future lunar missions, share faculty and staff memories of the lunar landing, and provide details about how the University is marking the anniversary. Purdue researcher focuses on communications infrastructureAs NASA has continued to explore the heavens and dream of a lunar return, lunar outpost and Mars travel, many professors at Purdue are delving into the challenges those efforts and dreams present. One of those professors is Kathleen Howell, the Hsu Lo Professor of Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. More Banners celebrating moon landing, Purdue astronauts
Banners marking the coming 40th anniversary of the first moon landing and honoring Purdue's 22 alumni astronauts are being hung this week along campus streets. A total of 145 banners are going up, all saying "Apollo 11 40th anniversary" and showing the Purdue University signature but with 26 different photos and various space photo backgrounds. More
FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESMiami of Ohio official named Purdue's first vice provost for diversityG. Christine Taylor, associate vice president for institutional diversity at Miami University of Ohio, has been named Purdue's first vice provost for diversity and chief diversity officer. More Manage your e-mail -- advanced archiving increases access and successIn early August, ITaP will begin migrating e-mail accounts for Exchange users to Exchange 2007, which will offer a new look and new features. Individual users will experience a brief outage window during their migration, but ITaP is offering data management tips to lessen outage windows and help establish regular upkeep habits for all e-mail users. This tip covers advanced archiving practices. More WorkLife Programs offers by-invitation workshopsHaven't been able to make it to a class? Need some different programming for a meeting or event? WorkLife Programs will come to you. More Lane on Northwestern near athletics area to closeTwo portions of one southbound lane on Northwestern Avenue are scheduled for closure for work on the Mackey Arena complex project -- one closure Friday and the other starting next week. More RESEARCH STUDIESMarried couples sought for diabetes studyMarried adults age 50 and older with type 2 diabetes and their spouses are needed for a research study of the daily management of diabetes. MoreRESEARCH NEWS, SPECIAL REPORTSProtein can help cells or cause cancer, Purdue researcher findsA Purdue scientist has discovered a key process in cell growth that can lead to the formation of tumors. MorePurdue researchers create prostate cancer 'homing device' for drug delivery
A new prostate cancer "homing device" could improve detection and allow for the first targeted treatment of the disease. A team of Purdue researchers has synthesized a molecule that finds and penetrates prostate cancer cells and has created imaging agents and therapeutic drugs that can link to the molecule and be carried with it as cargo. More Scientists are learning more about big birds from feathersCatching adult eagles for research purposes is no easy task, but a Purdue researcher has found a way around the problem, and, in the process, gathered even more information about the birds without ever laying a hand on one. MoreGENERAL NEWSPurdue to participate in tuition program to support veteransMilitary veterans, reserve and active duty military students attending Purdue's West Lafayette campus and the Technology Statewide sites can use the Yellow Ribbon Program to help pay for their education. MoreDivision of Financial Aid newsletter now availableThe Division of Financial Aid Summer 2009 Newsletter is available to download here.CALENDAR AND EVENTSEvents this weekHere is a list of events happening July 6-12 at the West Lafayette campus. MoreButterfly celebration offers photography course, picnicPurdue University Entomology and Eli Lilly and Co.'s Tippecanoe Laboratories are once again sponsoring the Tippecanoe County Butterfly Encounter on Saturday (July 18) for butterfly enthusiasts of all ages and expert levels. More Purdue Summer Band to perform various genres at SlayterThe Purdue Summer Band will feature jazz, folk melodies and light classics during an outdoor concert Tuesday (July 14) at Slayter Center. More How to submit items to Purdue Today Problems? Purdue Today: (765) 494-9573; purduetoday@purdue.edu |
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