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News for faculty and staffNovember 5, 2009IN THE SPOTLIGHTPurdue to kick off national center to visualize homeland security dataThe new center, called Visual Analytics for Command, Control and Interoperability Environments, or VACCINE, is funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. "It is imperative that our homeland security personnel and emergency responders have the best possible tools to ensure public safety," said Purdue President France A. Córdova, who will speak during the kickoff. "This center will create tools to turn the sea of data generated during catastrophes into functional information to help emergency personnel perform their jobs more effectively." More FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESPurdue reviewing policies with eye to safety, insurance costs, liabilityPurdue is reviewing safety and risks associated with the use of vehicles on University business with an eye to ensuring that anyone driving for University business has met minimum driver qualifications and a has good driving record. More Final wellness screening dates for fall semesterAdditional dates and times are now available for wellness screening appointments with the School of Nursing. More Space remaining in today's holiday stress presentationsThere's still time to earn the red apple for Healthy Purdue 2009 by attending a presentation from WorkLife Programs. "Hope for Holiday Stress" will be offered in two separate sessions today. More Eleanor O. Kaplan Award still accepting nominationsNominations are now being accepted for the Eleanor O. Kaplan Award for Exceptional Customer Service. More Telephone Office staff relocatesThe University’s Telephone Office staff has moved from Freehafer and the Telecommunications Building to Room 409, Young Hall. More CALENDAR AND EVENTSToday's eventsHere is a list of events happening Thursday, Nov. 5, at the West Lafayette campus. More Events this weekHere is a list of events happening Nov. 2-8 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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