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News for faculty and staffOctober 22, 2009IN THE SPOTLIGHTSchool of Materials Engineering to celebrate 50th anniversaryIn 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 EMPLOYEESStudent who called in Elliott fire arrested on suspicion of arsonThe 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 campaignGenerous 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 plansAnyone 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 sessionsTIAA-CREF is offering two educational sessions in November at the West Lafayette campus. More RESEARCH STUDIESResearchers in various studies looking for participantsHere is a list of research studies that currently are looking for study participants. More GENERAL NEWS8 finalists selected for $100,000 Purdue life sciences competitionEight 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 SPORTSPurdue-Notre Dame football series extended to 2021Purdue and Notre Dame will continue playing football annually through at least the 2021 season. MoreCALENDAR AND EVENTSToday's eventsHere is a list of events happening Thursday, Oct. 22, at the West Lafayette campus. More Events this weekHere is a list of events happening Oct. 19-25 at the West Lafayette campus. 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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