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News for faculty and staffSeptember 9, 2009IN THE SPOTLIGHTNew chair emphasizes importance of CSSAC's voice at Purdue
Maintaining the Clerical and Service Staff Advisory Committee's voice at Purdue is the goal of the group's new chair, Matt Marks. Marks, who became chair of CSSAC for the 2009-2010 year at Tuesday's meeting, says the group fills a need on campus. "The fact that CSSAC is asked to be involved in search committees for the hiring of administrative positions and has been given a permanent seat on the University Senate speaks volumes to the role CSSAC is being asked to play," says Marks, a sign machine operator in the Sign Center for Operations and Maintenance. More FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESStimulus dollars power Purdue to even greater valuePurdue officials on Tuesday (Sept. 8) announced a program to keep the institution one of the best values in the country. MorePresident'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 Purdue police chief answers questions on pedestrian safety campaignAn enhanced pedestrian safety campaign is making headway in educating drivers and pedestrians about the importance of vigilance and crosswalk use around Purdue's campus. MoreEvent to highlight research computing services available to Purdue researchersResearch computing services and cyberinfrastructure available to Purdue researchers in all fields will be the focus of Cyberinfrastructure Day, a series of informational sessions scheduled for Sept. 30. More RESEARCH NEWS, SPECIAL REPORTSResearch suggests urban sprawl, wet falls and winter affect severe weatherPreviously rare big city storms -- like a tornado Aug. 19 that downed trees and ripped off roofs in downtown Minneapolis and the powerful thunderstorms in New York City a day earlier -- may not be so unusual anymore. MoreGENERAL NEWSHigh school seniors invited to Women in Engineering Discovery DayRegistration is open for this year's Discovery Day program offered to high school seniors by Purdue's Women in Engineering Program. MoreCALENDAR AND EVENTSToday's eventsHere is a list of events happening Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the West Lafayette campus. More Events this weekHere is a list of events happening Sept. 8-13 at the West Lafayette campus. More Full-scale model of unmanned plane to be at Purdue airportA full-scale model of the Northrop Grumman Global Hawk unmanned military aircraft will be on display today and Thursday (Sept. 9 and 10) at Purdue University Airport. MoreMongolian folk band brings innovative mix to PurdueBringing their unique mix of Mongolian folk and alternative country music, the Beijing-based band Hanggai, will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, in Loeb Playhouse. The event is presented by Purdue Convocations in partnership with the Confucius Institute at Purdue. MoreAmerican Heart Association's 2009 Start! Heart Walk to be held in Purdue Research ParkResidents of the Greater Lafayette area can take a healthy first step on Saturday (Sept. 12) while also raising funds for the American Heart Association to battle heart disease and stroke. More How to submit items to Purdue Today Problems? Purdue Today: (765) 494-9573; purduetoday@purdue.edu |
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