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News for faculty and staffOctober 2, 2009IN THE SPOTLIGHTPurdue photographer captures campus life, cover of Sports Illustrated
As a photographer for the Office of Marketing and Media, Andrew Hancock sees his photos of Purdue research, faculty, students and events appear in a variety of media outlets, including newspapers, magazines and Web sites. Hancock's photos chronicling life on the West Lafayette campus also appear in his Twitter feed, PurduePhoto. Now, his photo skills have landed his work in another prominent spot: the cover of Sports Illustrated. Hancock's twilight shot of Comerica Park, home to the Detroit Tigers, is on the cover of the Sept. 28 issue. This is his second photo to reach the SI cover. Here, Hancock talks about his SI work and cover assignment, his work at Purdue and PurduePhoto on Twitter. More
FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESPurdue seeking campus community feedback on smoke-free campus proposalPurdue is looking for feedback from faculty, staff and students regarding a proposal for a smoke-free campus. MoreGet to know CIGNA at an October sessionCIGNA, Purdue's medical plan administrator for 2010, will be on campus in October to give Purdue faculty and staff an opportunity to learn more about the company before benefits open enrollment begins on Oct. 26. More Search under way for vice president for human resourcesThe search for a vice president for human resources is under way, and the process is expected to be completed by the end of 2009. More TDA companies to offer on-campus sessionsRepresentatives from three of Purdue's five sponsored tax-deferred annuity companies will be on the West Lafayette campus during October, November and December for one-on-one meetings with faculty and staff. More Nutrition consultations available through WorkLife ProgramsThe registered dietitians at WorkLife Programs offer free nutrition counseling. This counseling session qualifies for the yellow apple as part of Healthy Purdue 2009, but those who have already completed a yellow apple may still take advantage of this service. More Memo: Grants for study abroad, international learningThis memo from Andrew Gillespie, associate dean of international programs, is regarding fall grants for study abroad and international learning. More CAMPUS NEWSPurdue to dedicate Hockmeyer Hall of Structural BiologyPurdue structural biologists -- a group that provides insights that lead to vaccines and other disease treatments -- are getting a booster shot for their research with brand-new facilities. The Wayne T. and Mary T. Hockmeyer Hall of Structural Biology will be dedicated at 2 p.m. today (Oct. 2). More On camera: MerrieBeth Cox, Purdue's Golden GirlMerrieBeth Cox, a sophomore who is beginning her second year as Purdue's Golden Girl, is the Miss Majorette of America, a title she won during the American Youth on Parade National Majorette Contest this July at the University of Notre Dame. She also took the "Wow" collegiate award for personality. A video about Cox is available on Purdue's YouTube channel. RESEARCH NEWS, SPECIAL REPORTSBetter control of carbon nanotube 'growth' promising for future electronicsResearchers have overcome a major obstacle in efforts to use tiny structures called carbon nanotubes to create a new class of electronics that would be faster and smaller than conventional silicon-based transistors. MorePEOPLEField receives Purdue's Spirit of the Land-Grant Mission AwardWilliam Field, professor of agricultural and biological engineering, on Thursday (Oct. 1) received Purdue University's Spirit of the Land-Grant Mission Award. MorePurdue librarian pens book on military doctrineA book written by Purdue University librarian Bert Chapman on military doctrine around the world was released this week by Praeger Security International, a main publisher in the security studies field. MorePURDUE SPORTSBig Ten Network to be on campus for a pair of shows this weekendBoilermaker fans will have an opportunity to be a part of the Big Ten Network's "Friday Night Tailgate" show, as well as the "Big Ten Cookout" when the network heads to the Purdue campus today and Saturday. More CALENDAR AND EVENTSEvents today, this weekendHere is a list of events happening Oct. 2-4 at the West Lafayette campus. More Visitor Information Center open house to be held todayPurdue's newly renovated Visitor Information Center will host an open house today (Oct. 2). The open house is from 4-6 p.m. at the refurbished center at 504 Northwestern Ave. More Documentary on African-Americans at Purdue to premiere tonight at LoebA feature-length documentary called "Black Purdue," which chronicles the experiences of African-American students at Purdue since the 1890s, will premiere at 9 tonight (Oct. 2) at Stewart Center's Loeb Playhouse. 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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