News for faculty and staff
September 28, 2009
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: GREEN WEEK
Photo gallery: Purdue celebrates Green Week 2009
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Last week, Purdue highlighted its sustainability efforts through Green Week 2009. The week featured a series of activities around campus that were designed to educate and motivate those wanting to do more to preserve the environment. Green Week included the unveiling of Purdue's new recycling plan, the grand opening of the plant-covered roof at Schleman Hall, an alternative energy transportation show and a community-wide cleanup of a local portion of the Wabash River. For a slide show of events from throughout Green Week, click here.
FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEES
Seasonal flu shots available at retail locations
Can't make the scheduled seasonal flu shot appointments on campus? Maxim Health Systems, the vendor partnering with WorkLife Programs, is working with retail locations (CVS, Marsh, Target) to provide free seasonal flu shots in the community starting Oct. 1. More
Senate's new chair stresses importance of faculty voice, governance
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* This memo to faculty regarding the posting of minutes of University Senate is from Joseph Camp, secretary of faculties. Memo
Update: Traffic, parking disruptions
Here are notes on some current and upcoming disruptions on the West Lafayette campus. More
This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients
"Thumbs Up" gives faculty and staff the chance to recognize others on campus for a job well done. More
GENERAL NEWS
Flulike illness drops at Purdue
The Purdue Student Health Center reported health care providers there treated 27 students for flulike symptoms from Monday (Sept. 21) though 3 p.m. Friday (Sept. 25). MorePhi Kappa Theta fraternity suspended for violations
Purdue on Friday (Sept. 25) suspended Phi Kappa Theta fraternity for three months for violating university regulations and the Interfraternity Council Risk Management policy on alcohol consumption. MorePEOPLE
Appointments, honors and activities
Here is a list of recent appointments and honors for faculty and staff. More
CALENDAR AND EVENTS
Events this week
Here is a list of events happening Sept. 28-Oct. 4 at the West Lafayette campus. More
Purdue Working Parents Club announces roundtable discussion
The next session of the Purdue Working Parents Club’s Parent Round Table Series will feature a discussion on preparing children for kindergarten. More
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