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News for faculty and staff

October 22, 2009


IN THE SPOTLIGHT

School of Materials Engineering to celebrate 50th anniversary

Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering Building

In 1959, a small division within the School of Chemical Engineering broke off on its own.

Five department heads and two name changes later, the School of Materials Engineering is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

Since the 1920s and '30s, Purdue has been teaching metallurgy. But if the break from chemical engineering hadn't occurred, says Keith Bowman, head and professor of Materials Engineering, the school and materials science and engineering at Purdue wouldn't be where they are today. More


FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEES

Student who called in Elliott fire arrested on suspicion of arson

The student who reported two small fires Monday night (Oct. 19) at Purdue's Elliott Hall of Music was arrested Wednesday (Oct. 21) on preliminary charges of having set them. More

Purdue United Way chair provides update on campaign

Generous donations have brought Purdue closer to its 2009 United Way goal, but there is still work to be done. More

H1N1 vaccination covered 100 percent by all Purdue medical plans

Anyone covered by a Purdue medical plan can get the H1N1 vaccine at no cost once the vaccine becomes available. More

TIAA-CREF to offer pair of educational sessions

TIAA-CREF is offering two educational sessions in November at the West Lafayette campus. More

RESEARCH STUDIES

Researchers in various studies looking for participants

Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for study participants. More 

GENERAL NEWS

8 finalists selected for $100,000 Purdue life sciences competition

Eight finalists have been selected to compete for $100,000 on Nov. 10 at the sixth Purdue University Life Sciences Business Plan Competition, which highlights promising entrepreneurship efforts in the life sciences arena. More 

PURDUE SPORTS

Purdue-Notre Dame football series extended to 2021

Purdue and Notre Dame will continue playing football annually through at least the 2021 season. More 

CALENDAR AND EVENTS

Today's events

Here is a list of events happening Thursday, Oct. 22, at the West Lafayette campus. More

Events this week

Here is a list of events happening Oct. 19-25 at the West Lafayette campus. More


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Update: H1N1 influenza

Faculty and staff are reminded that updated information on H1N1 type A influenza, including frequently asked questions and a summary of staff leave benefits, is available online. More

 

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