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News for faculty and staffOctober 9, 2009IN THE SPOTLIGHTSpecial events raising funds for Purdue United Way Campaign
Support for Purdue's United Way Campaign comes in many forms, including individual pledges, volunteers' time and special events across campus. In the School of Engineering Education, graduate student Michele Strutz has committed to making a donation for each of the school's United Way cards that is returned with a zero pledge. "In the past, an inability to make a pledge has been the biggest reason envelopes were not returned," says Bob Davis, UW senior chair for the College of Engineering and assistant head of the School of Engineering Education. "Michele's pledge changes all that!" More
FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESLibrary Scholars Grant Program now accepting applicationsThe Library Scholars Grant Program is accepting proposals for 2009-10. Administered by Purdue University Libraries, the program focuses on supporting access to unique collections of information found around the country and the world. More Update: Traffic, parking disruptionsSeveral possible disruptions due to construction and facilities projects are scheduled to begin today (Oct. 9) or by Monday, pending weather conditions. More SecurePurdue newsletter available onlineThe latest issue of the SecurePurdue Newsletter has been posted on the SecurePurdue Web page. More GENERAL NEWS'Compliment Guys' provide inspiration for Florida middle schoolHill-Gustat Middle School in Florida has followed the example of Purdue's "Compliment Guys" in order to address bullying in a positive manner. During the school's bullying prevention week, 24 students offered compliments to their peers and teachers between classes. More on the school's effort is available in stories from News-Sun and Highlands Today. Harrison student puts on fundraiser to purchase vest for Purdue police dogKaylee Johnson, a junior at William Henry Harrison High School, is putting on a yard sale fundraiser Saturday (Oct. 10) to help protect Purdue's police dog. More Insectaganza to draw hundreds of county fifth-graders to PurduePurdue's Department of Entomology will bring Tippecanoe County fifth-graders to campus on Tuesday (Oct. 13) for its 13th annual Science on Six Legs: An Insectaganza of Education. More PEOPLEPurdue alumna honored with 'Dreamers into Doers' awardPurdue alumna Erin Slater has been selected as the nonprofit winner of Martha Stewart's annual "Dreamers into Doers" contest. Slater, CEO of College Mentors for Kids, will be featured on "The Martha Stewart Show" at 9 a.m. today on WISH-TV (Channel 8) and in the December issue of Martha Stewart Living magazine. More on Slater and the contest is available at the Dreamers into Doers Web site.TELL YOUR STUDENTSPurdue to offer students free money management helpAs part of Indiana Money Smart Week, Purdue's Division of Financial Aid will offer students financial literacy information at various campus locations on Thursday (Oct. 15). MoreCALENDAR AND EVENTSEvents today, this weekendHere is a list of events happening Oct. 9-11 at the West Lafayette campus. More Memorable moments come alive in 'Jazz from the Movies'What does the chick flick "When Harry Met Sally" have in common with the animated feature "The Incredibles?" Both films use jazz to tell their stories. 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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