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News for faculty and staffSeptember 3, 2009IN THE SPOTLIGHT'Cornerstone' of physics outreach retiring after 17 years
Roger Boyce has enjoyed the physics and the teaching -- and the showmanship -- in 17 years demonstrating scientific marvels in Physics on the Road/Physics Fun Fest. He and his audiences, which are usually schoolchildren, like the "instant gratification," says Boyce, who will retire in September. "I feed off their energy," he says. "I'm an entertainer. I really can't teach anything in an hour. Hopefully I can inspire young minds. Teachers often say the kids show more interest after they've seen the show." More
UPDATE: H1N1 INFLUENZAPurdue reports 47 cases of suspected H1N1 fluThe Purdue Student Health Center on Wednesday (Sept. 2) reported that 47 students with suspected H1N1 influenza have been treated there. More Watch Web site for informationFaculty and staff are reminded that updated information on H1N1 influenza, including frequently asked questions and a summary of staff leave benefits, is available online. More FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESPresident's Forum set for Sept. 16Faculty and staff are invited to attend a President's Forum from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 16 in the North Ballroom, Purdue Memorial Union. President France A. Córdova will open the forum with remarks. Jay Akridge, the Glenn W. Sample Dean of Agriculture, and Dennis Depew, dean of the College of Technology, will provide spotlights of their respective colleges. Memo Space remaining in WorkLife Programs presentationWorkLife Programs has space available in "Pregnancy: Nutrition Before and Beyond." This presentation qualifies for a red apple for Healthy Purdue 2009 and will be held from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. Wednesday (Sept. 9) at PWF (Purdue West, Suite F). More Confucius Institute to offer coursesTwo non-credit courses -- Chinese Culture and Society Through Films and Elementary Tourism Chinese -- will be offered this fall through the Confucius Institute at Purdue (CIP) and Purdue Continuing Education. The courses are open to anyone with an interest in Chinese language and culture. A pdf with more information is available here. RESEARCH NEWS, SPECIAL REPORTSResearcher: Estrogen supplements not as effective as claimedDietary supplements claiming to help postmenopausal women with bone health may not be doing what they say, according to new research from Purdue. MoreNew computer models aim to classify, help reduce injury accidentsResearchers are developing computer models to comb through thousands of injury reports in large administrative medical datasets or insurance claims data to automatically classify them based on specific words or phrases. MoreRESEARCH STUDIESResearchers in various studies looking for participantsHere is a list of research studies that currently are looking for study participants. MoreCAMPUS NEWSPurdue revamps Hicks Undergraduate LibraryPurdue Libraries has made it easier to access books and materials on campus. MorePEOPLEPurdue Golden Girl wins highest national honor for twirlingFrom the age of 3, it seems MerriBeth Cox was destined to one day become Purdue's famed Golden Girl. More CALENDAR AND EVENTSToday's eventsHere is a list of events happening Thursday, Sept. 3, at the West Lafayette campus. More Events this weekHere is a list of events happening Aug. 31-Sept. 7 at the West Lafayette campus. More Leader in chemical theory to give inaugural lecturesA world-renowned chemical theorist will visit the West Lafayette campus Sept. 23-24 to initiate a new lecture series created by the Department of Chemistry's Theory Group. More How to submit items to Purdue Today Problems? Purdue Today: (765) 494-9573; purduetoday@purdue.edu |
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