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News for faculty and staffSeptember 25, 2009IN THE SPOTLIGHT: GREEN WEEKToday: Environmental StewardshipCouncil brings campus together to discuss sustainability
Sustainability at Purdue focuses on measurable efforts such as energy conservation, responsible use of land, water and other environmental resources, a commitment to pollution prevention and waste minimization, and increasing awareness and acceptance of personal responsibility for Purdue and its surrounding communities. The Purdue Sustainability Council was formed in 2007 to bring faculty, staff, and students together to share ideas on sustainability. The council hosts a series of educational forums that are open to Purdue people and members of our community. More * Listen to the Sustainability radio program, part of the Global Challenges Series from Purdue's College of Engineering. More Profiles: Five students who are greenIn recognition of Purdue's Green Week, find out how five students are demonstrating their passion for the environment. These profiles are the first in a periodic series that will feature Purdue students, faculty and alumni. More GREEN WEEK ACTIVITIESFEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESStaff training available on generational diversity in the workplaceThe Diversity Resource Office has announced fall dates for its professional development program, which features a component on generational differences in the workplace. More CAMPUS NEWSPurdue to dedicate Niswonger Aviation Technology BuildingPurdue will dedicate the newly expanded Niswonger Aviation Technology Building at 4 p.m. today (Sept. 25). The addition of 18,200 square feet of learning space to the former aviation technology building will help centralize the department's operations and provide new lecture halls, classrooms, meeting rooms, a collaborative suite and a new computer laboratory. More PEOPLEJeff Bolin joins Office of the Vice President for Research Jeff Bolin has been named associate vice president for research, after serving as associate dean for research for the College of Science since 2005. Bolin will have general responsibility for various aspects of research administration, long-range and annual planning, and oversight of inter- and cross-disciplinary efforts in research. His appointment became effective Sept. 1. Purdue Agriculture senior to appear on ABC's 'Shark Tank' Sawyer Sparks, a senior in the College of Agriculture and creator of a soy-based modeling dough, will appear on the ABC show "Shark Tank" in an attempt to convince a panel of judges to financially back his invention. The episode of the show featuring Sparks will air at 8 p.m. EST on Tuesday (Sept. 29). More GENERAL NEWSBe a part of the Purdue Alumni Tailgate Tour The Purdue Alumni Association is on a quest to find the best tailgate parties on Purdue game days. More CALENDAR AND EVENTSEvents today, this weekend Here is a list of events happening Sept. 25-27 at the West Lafayette campus. More Latino Cultural Center's annual dinner to fund local scholarshipsPurdue's Latino Cultural Center is partnering with United Businesses Serving the Community, a local nonprofit organization, to host its second annual dinner and dance on Oct. 17 at the Holiday Inn Select in downtown Lafayette. MoreHow to submit items to Purdue Today Sign up for Purdue Today: https://lists.purdue.edu/mailman/listinfo/ptnews Problems? Purdue Today: (765) 494-9573; purduetoday@purdue.edu |
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