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News for faculty and staffNovember 13, 2009IN THE SPOTLIGHTFeatured on 'Boiler Bytes': Creating the face of Purdue Pete
When Purdue Pete first took the field in 1956, he cheered on the Boilermakers through a papier-mache head. Today, Pete's head is crafted by aviation technology students in the Advanced Composites Laboratory. "Boiler Bytes Edition 4" includes a look at how the face that inspires fans at sporting events comes to life. Check out the video here. FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESEnrollment period for 2010 benefits ends todayOpen enrollment for 2010 benefits ends today (Nov. 13). Information about 2010 medical plans and enrollment resources is available at www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/enroll.html. MoreSessions to focus on Americans with Disabilities Act, ADA Amendments ActThe Office of Institutional Equity at Purdue will offer several sessions from the 2009-2010 ADA Audio Conference, Legal Issues Webinar, and Accessible Technology Webinar Series presented by the Great Lakes ADA Center. More Inside Purdue looking for ties to 2010 Winter OlympicsInside Purdue is searching for any Purdue faculty, staff or student connections to the 2010 Winter Olympics for a story to be included in the January issue. Involvement is not restricted to athletics. Please send information to PurdueToday@purdue.edu. GENERAL NEWSWinter weather calls for advance planningAs winter weather approaches, students are urged to prepare. “Many of our students come from areas with a much different climate, so we especially want to urge them to take steps now so they are prepared when winter arrives,” said L. Tony Hawkins, dean of students. MoreAg economist: Thanksgiving leftovers include money in pocketTurkey and the trimmings might not be the only leftovers from this year's Thanksgiving feast. Americans should find a few more dollars left over after purchasing the annual meal, said a Purdue agricultural economist. MoreMassachusetts medical device company takes top prize at $100,000 Purdue life sciences competitionA Massachusetts medical device company won the sixth Purdue University Life Sciences Business Plan Competition, a $100,000 event that highlights promising entrepreneurship efforts in the life sciences arena. MorePEOPLETHiNK, Connections honored with regional awardsTwo Purdue publications were selected as winners in the 2009 Pride of Case V Awards Program. More CALENDAR AND EVENTSEvents today, this weekendHere is a list of events happening Nov. 13-15 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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