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News for faculty and staffOctober 1, 2009IN THE SPOTLIGHTPurdue duo leads West Lafayette High School girls' soccer team
James Hunter and Jamal Ratchford have spent the majority of their lives in two places: inside a school and on the soccer field. Hunter is a postdoctoral research assistant whose research is geared toward developing tools and promoting technology that will help communities deal will the harmful impacts of land use change. Ratchford is a PhD candidate in African American history. Until three years ago, they had never met. But now Hunter and Ratchford share a commitment to leading the West Lafayette High School girls' soccer team as head coach and assistant coach, respectively. More
FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESGoldAnswers knowledge base offers self-help tech supportFor help troubleshooting around the clock and from any location with Internet access, ITaP offers a searchable knowledge base with Purdue-specific information built into its content. GoldAnswers provides a broad overview of fixes for common Windows or Mac system and application errors. It offers tips on everything from myPurdue to Mozilla, OnePurdue to Outlook and countless other vendors. More GENERAL NEWSRedesign of myPurdue Portal coming in OctoberThe myPurdue Portal has played a significant part in the new student system since its inception in July 2008, and on Oct. 11 a newly redesigned portal will be released. More Purdue offers online college cost-planning tool for students, parentsPurdue's Division of Financial Aid has upgraded an online tool that allows families to plan for college costs and determine what kind of financial support is likely to be available to them at Purdue. MoreDow AgroSciences, Purdue, IEDC partner for life sciences venture at Purdue Research Park
Purdue police investigating reported license plate theftsPurdue University police are investigating a string of reported license plate thefts from vehicles parked on campus. MoreBreast cancer survivors can find comfort in teams with athletic goalsBreast cancer survivors may find participation on a team that incorporates physical fitness, such as boating, walking or running, can help improve their quality of life, says a Purdue sport and exercise psychologist. MoreRESEARCH STUDIESResearchers in various studies looking for participantsHere is a list of research studies that currently are looking for study participants. More PEOPLEAgricultural economics student cuts a deal in the 'Shark Tank'When Sawyer Sparks, a senior in the College of Agriculture, walked onto the set of ABC's hit show, "Shark Tank," he had no idea he'd be walking away with three new business partners and a $300,000 investment in his company. More PURDUE SPORTSAthletics offers special pricing for remaining football gamesThe Purdue Department of Intercollegiate Athletics on Wednesday announced several value-priced ticket packages for the remainder of the 2009 football season. More CALENDAR AND EVENTSToday's eventsHere is a list of events happening Thursday, Oct. 1, at the West Lafayette campus. More Events this weekHere is a list of events happening Sept. 28-Oct. 4 at the West Lafayette campus. MoreOpen house to showcase renovated Visitor Information CenterPurdue's newly renovated Visitor Information Center will host an open house on Friday (Oct. 2). New wall panels, sleek light fixtures, touch screen interactive maps and flat screen TVs are part of an upgrade that started last spring. More'Mamma Mia' to come to Elliott Hall of MusicBenny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus’ "MAMMA MIA!," the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, will be presented by Purdue Convocations at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 21 and 22 at Elliott Hall of Music. MorePurdue scientist demonstrating 'fryer' that doesn't use oilKevin Keener, associate professor of food science, at 2 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 7) will demonstrate a prototype of a radiant fryer he developed. More How 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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