please add purduetoday@purdue.edu to your address book.
Current issue is at https://www.purdue.edu/uns/PurdueToday/current.htm
| To ensure you receive your Purdue Today e-mails, please add purduetoday@purdue.edu to your address book. Current issue is at https://www.purdue.edu/uns/PurdueToday/current.htm |
|
|
News for faculty and staffOctober 7, 2009IN THE SPOTLIGHTBike patrol allows interaction, easy access around campus
As one of eight Purdue University police officers who participate in bicycle patrol, Keene Red Elk sees many advantages, including the interaction it creates with students. "Bikes break down the barriers," said Red Elk, a 14-year Purdue police veteran who has patrolled the campus on two wheels frequently for several years. "People come up and talk to bicycle officers about the bikes or just to talk. You're more in touch, so you have to take advantage of that. You have a lot of people asking you directions. "Plus, it's economical because you're not burning gas up in a car, and it's healthy from the officer's standpoint. And, although it's not necessarily faster, we can get to places a car can't." More FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESCSSAC releases list of 2009-10 discount program participantsFaculty, staff and retirees are eligible to receive discounts from businesses that are part of the 2009-10 discount program sponsored by the Clerical and Service Staff Advisory Committee. CSSAC recently distributed its annual wallet card of participating businesses to employees through campus mail. The list is also available online at www.purdue.edu/cssac. RESEARCH NEWS, SPECIAL REPORTSEnzyme may be a key to Alzheimer's-related cell deathA Purdue researcher has discovered that the amount of an enzyme present in neurons can affect the mechanism thought to cause cell death in Alzheimer's disease patients and may have applications for other diseases such as stroke and heart attack. MoreStudy: Perceptions might often kick players when they are downJust like Lucy pulling the football away from Charlie Brown, kicking a football through goal posts can be an elusive task, according to Purdue research. MoreGENERAL NEWS5 Purdue buildings test over state limit for leadWater in five buildings at Purdue tested above state limits for lead, prompting the University this week to take corrective action and warn users to let their water run 15-30 seconds before using it for food or cooking. More19 Purdue graduate students receive NSF fellowshipsUnderstanding what influences students to pursue engineering is just one of the topics that will be studied, thanks to the National Science Foundation graduate research fellowships that were awarded to 19 Purdue University graduate students. MoreROTC accepting Hall of Fame nominationsThe Purdue Tri-Service ROTC Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2010 class. More Many Purdue Agriculture graduates turning to internshipsAmerica's job market is challenging, and spring graduates of Purdue's College of Agriculture are adjusting to meet the changing trends -- including accepting post-graduation internships. More University places two fraternities on probation for violationsPurdue officials on Tuesday (Oct. 6) announced that two campus fraternities have been placed on probation for violating University regulations and the Interfraternity Council Risk Management policy on alcohol consumption. More PURDUE SPORTSMatt Painter Radio Show dates announcedWith the official start of practice less than two weeks away, dates for the Matt Painter Radio Show have been set for the 2009-10 season. More CALENDAR AND EVENTSToday's eventsHere is a list of events happening Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the West Lafayette campus. More Events this weekHere is a list of events happening Oct. 5-11 at the West Lafayette campus. MoreWBAA to shorten pledge drive with 'Power Hour'WBAA public radio at Purdue will begin its fall pledge drive with just one hour of on-air fundraising from 7 to 8 a.m. Oct. 16, when listeners can call in or visit the radio station's Web site to make or pledge donations. MoreHigh school girls invited to computer science career dayHigh school female students who like computers or are interested in learning about them are invited to a computer science career day on Oct. 26 at Purdue. 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 |
|
