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News for faculty and staffOctober 16, 2009IN THE SPOTLIGHTGebisa Ejeta honored with World Food Prize
President France A. Córdova greets Gebisa Ejeta, Distinguished Professor of Agronomy, and his wife, Senait, before the World Food Prize ceremony on Thursday at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. Ejeta received the World Food Prize for his work in developing sorghum varieties resistant to drought and Striga, a parasitic weed common on the African continent. Because of Ejeta's efforts, sorghum yields are significantly higher in many African nations. * A feature on Ejeta from Purdue Agriculture Connections magazine is available here. * Additional stories, video, and a journal and photos from Ejeta's recent trip to Ethiopia. More * Ejeta will deliver a lecture on "The Pursuit of Purpose-Driven Science" at 2 p.m. Thursday in Fowler Hall, Stewart Center. More FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESSlips, trips, and falls: Physical Facilities addressing injury preventionSlips, trips, and falls are the second-leading cause of workplace injuries at Purdue. However, the University's Radiological and Environmental Management area, with other units of Physical Facilities, is acting on several fronts to prevent such injuries. More Greater Lafayette Commerce looking for active, involved studentsFaculty and staff are invited to nominate students for the Community Activity Recognition Awards, sponsored by Greater Lafayette Commerce. The awards are for Purdue and Ivy Tech students who provide extraordinary service to the local community. More Money Smart Week: Tip of the dayToday's tip goes along with the Money Smart Week presentation "Taxes Today -- Retirement Tomorrow," taking place from 12:10-12:50 p.m. in Purdue West Building F (PWF). The tips: The return on any investment is influenced by your federal, state, and local tax situation. Before selecting an investment, learn its tax consequences for you. Remember, what counts is not what you make on an investment, but what you get to keep both now and in the long run. More * Also today: Faculty and staff are invited to stop by the Stewart Center west lobby (below the mural) to learn fun facts and to test their financial fitness. GENERAL NEWS'CBS Sunday Morning' to explore Amelia Earhart, Purdue history
PURDUE SPORTSBig Ten Tournament all-session tickets on sale MondayAll-session tickets for the 2010 Big Ten men's and women's basketball tournaments will go on sale on Monday at 10 a.m. ET, and can be purchased through the Purdue Athletic Ticket Office. More Football game activities to include pregame flyover, charity campaignsBoilermaker fans heading to Saturday's football game against Ohio State will want to be in their seats early and keep their heads up. MoreCALENDAR AND EVENTSEvents today, this weekendHere is a list of events happening Oct. 16-18 at the West Lafayette campus. More Art education majors, alumni to exhibit worksWorks by current and past students in art education are going on display in "Envision/Revisit" in the Patti and Rusty Rueff Galleries in Pao Hall. The two-week run also will feature a hands-on printmaking workshop and an artist's talk. More Gift from Class of 1980 to be dedicatedA new courtyard outside the John W. Hicks Undergraduate Library at Purdue will be dedicated Saturday (Oct. 17). The courtyard, called A Place in the Sun, is a gift of the Purdue Class of 1980. The library and courtyard are located between Purdue Memorial Union and Stewart Center. MorePurdue to host Canadian chamber ensemble Afiara String QuartetThe award-winning Canadian chamber ensemble Afiara String Quartet will present a program featuring quintessential works by Beethoven and Mendelssohn at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5 at Loeb Playhouse, Stewart Center. 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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