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July 13, 2009IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Apollo 11 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. 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 to launch Web site to mark 40th anniversary of Apollo 11
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Purdue will commemorate the 40th anniversary of Apollo 11 with the launch of a Web site that delves into the lunar mission as well as into the University's role in space exploration. The 40th anniversary site will be at www.purdue.edu/space starting Tuesday (July 14). The site will feature remarks from President France A. Córdova on the anniversary, information on the University's 22 alumni astronauts, and details about Purdue air and space history. Visitors to the site also will find information on Purdue space research and photos from the Apollo 11 mission.
Purdue research concentrates on design of rocket engine design
At Purdue's Maurice J. Zucrow Laboratories, a research team led by William Anderson is conducting experiments that will help NASA build rocket engines that will be used for human space exploration after the space shuttle program ends in 2010. More
FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEES
Purdue names interim vice provost for global affairs; open forums scheduled for finalists
Michael Brzezinski, associate dean of international programs and director of the Office of International Students and Scholars, has been appointed Purdue University's interim vice provost for global affairs and dean of international programs. More
Purdue employees offered training on Adobe software
Adobe is hosting a series of free eSeminars in July, and all Purdue faculty and staff are invited to register. More
Update: Traffic, parking disruptions
Here are notes on some current and upcoming disruptions on the West Lafayette campus. More
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Purdue to conduct public hearing on tuition, student fees today
Purdue officials will conduct a public hearing today (July 13) on proposed tuition and fees to be paid by students attending any of the University's campuses during the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 academic years. MorePurdue Finance Committee reviews budget plan; trustees vote set for today
The Finance Committee of the Purdue Board of Trustees on Thursday (July 9) reviewed a conceptual general fund operating budget for the next year. The proposal now moves to the board's Executive Committee, which will take a final vote on the plan following a public hearing today (July 13). MorePurdue Board of Trustees adds members, elects officers
Purdue's Board of Trustees on Friday (July 10) added three new members and elected Keith Krach as board chairman and Mamon Powers Jr. as vice chairman. More
Chair of trustees honored with plaza dedication
J. Timothy McGinley, an Indianapolis businessman who has served for two decades on Purdue's Board of Trustees, was honored Friday (July 10) with the naming of a plaza in Discovery Park as recognition of his dedication to the University. MoreTrustees approve faculty appointments, new program and department renaming
The Board of Trustees on Friday (July 10) ratified the appointments of four distinguished and named professors and a Purdue Calumet vice chancellor, and approved a new program and the renaming of a department. MoreTrustees approve engineering lab, hospitality hall, boilers
The Board of Trustees on Friday (July 10) approved construction of a sustainable energy research laboratory, a hospitality and tourism academic building, and installation of two new cleaner-burning boilers. MoreTrustees approve vendor for campus network upgrade, software agreement
The Board of Trustees on Friday (July 10) approved an Indianapolis-based vendor for the University's new information technology infrastructure initiative, as well as a Microsoft software agreement. More
GENERAL NEWS
Harry Potter's focus on grief, death are valuable for all ages
Grief and death are expected to be a substantial part of the upcoming Harry Potter film, and a Purdue professor who specializes in grief says this is an opportunity for people to become more comfortable with these topics. MorePEOPLE
Appointments, honors and activities
Here is a list of recent appointments and honors for faculty and staff. More
Purdue researcher receives presidential award
A Purdue researcher has been named a recipient of a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor given by the U.S. government to young researchers. MoreNEWS FROM PURDUE CALUMET
Purdue Calumet to go smoke-free in August
Smoking no longer will be permitted on campus at Purdue University Calumet effective this fall. MoreCALENDAR AND EVENTS
Events this week
Here is a list of events happening July 13-19 at the West Lafayette campus. MorePurdue Working Parents Club to hold Castaway Bay event on Tuesday
The Purdue Working Parents Club invites parents to visit Castaway Bay on Tuesday (July 14). Starting at 6 p.m., parents can bring their children to a play date and stay to meet other Purdue parents. A flier listing other PWPC events is available here. More
College of Technology at Anderson's 2009 Career Fair is Wednesday
Purdue University's College of Technology at Anderson will host the 2009 Career Fair on Wednesday (July 15) at the Mounds Mall of Anderson. More
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