please add purduetoday@purdue.edu to your address book.
Current issue is at https://www.purdue.edu/uns/PurdueToday/current.htm
| To ensure you receive your Purdue Today e-mails, please add purduetoday@purdue.edu to your address book. Current issue is at https://www.purdue.edu/uns/PurdueToday/current.htm |
|
|
News for faculty and staffNovember 11, 2009IN THE SPOTLIGHTA message from President CórdovaToday, we celebrate Veterans Day and pay tribute to the heroic efforts of all armed forces members who have protected our country in peace and war. Countless Purdue University students, faculty, staff, and alumni are active in or veterans of military service. More Profiles: 5 students who are veterans
Today, a new generation of veterans is finding a home at Purdue. These individuals have served their country in uniform and many are now finding new ways to serve -- on campus and in our community. As we celebrate Veterans Day, meet five Purdue students who are demonstrating the tradition of service that Purdue is proud to honor today, and every day. More Veterans Day to be kept at Memorial UnionAs part of the Veterans Day observance today at Purdue Memorial Union, a 21-gun salute will take place about 11:30 a.m. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. in the Union's Great Hall. The Purduettes will sing patriotic songs, and there will be three speakers including Bob Mindrum, PMU director. Refreshments will follow in Room 118, which will have a display of posters and letters. All are welcome.Heroes' Tree on display at Hicks Undergraduate LibraryHicks Undergraduate Library is one of the more than 70 Indiana libraries honoring veterans and members of U.S. armed forces by participating in the Veterans Day Our Heroes' Tree program. More RESEARCH NEWS, SPECIAL REPORTSNew 'finFET' promising for smaller transistors, more powerful chipsPurdue researchers are making progress in developing a new type of transistor that uses a finlike structure instead of the conventional flat design, possibly enabling engineers to create faster and more compact circuits and computer chips. MoreExpert discusses attraction to apocalyptic themes in culture, filmAnticipating the end of the world has been a recurring theme for many cultures, especially when times are tough, says a Purdue historian. More GENERAL NEWSStudy to gauge support of commercial air service at Purdue AirportPurdue, Greater Lafayette Commerce, Tippecanoe County Commissioners and the cities of Lafayette and West Lafayette are teaming up to fund a $27,500 survey and study to determine local interest in commercial air service at Purdue Airport. More Campus reminder on 'camping' policy for Lady Gaga ticket salesPop superstar Lady Gaga will perform at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 14 in Elliott Hall of Music. The show also will feature special guests Kid Cudi and Jason DeRulo. MorePolice arrest 2 in connection with rec sports center theftsPurdue police arrested two students Monday (Nov. 9) in connection with the theft of items from a men's locker room at the University's Recreational Sports Center. MorePURDUE SPORTSTicket promotions set for Saturday's football gameThe Purdue Department of Intercollegiate Athletics will pay tribute to students, veterans and other members of the community with a series of special ticket promotions for Saturday's football game against Michigan State. More CALENDAR AND EVENTSToday's eventsHere is a list of events happening Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the West Lafayette campus. More Events this weekHere is a list of events happening Nov. 9-15 at the West Lafayette campus. More Purdue to webcast civil rights leader's speechPurdue will webcast a talk by Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., co-founder, president and CEO of the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network. His talk, sponsored by Purdue's Black Cultural Center, begins at 7 p.m. (EST) today in Stewart Center's Fowler Hall. 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 |
|
