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News for faculty and staffNovember 19, 2009IN THE SPOTLIGHTPurdue United Way Campaign raises more than $767,000
Purdue faculty, staff and students rose to the challenge this year, helping Purdue raise more than $767,000 for the United Way Campaign. The campaign total of $767,842 was revealed at a victory celebration Tuesday. The campaign officially passed its goal of $730,000 on Nov. 4. "Thanks to the amazing generosity of our faculty, staff and retirees, we are able to celebrate another Purdue success," said Dennis Depew, 2009 campaign chair and dean of the College of Technology. "We surpassed our highest expectations this year." More Earhart Hall staff contribute to Purdue United Way CampaignEarhart Hall administrators and staff raised more than $1,000 for the Purdue United Way Campaign by holding a labor auction on Nov. 9. More FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEESSmoking to be limited to specific areas on WL campusPurdue's West Lafayette campus will become smoke free except in limited areas beginning July 1. The campus-wide policy was announced today (Nov. 19) after input from faculty, staff and students. The announcement coincides with the 33rd annual Great American Smokeout. More Memo: Search and advisory committee for the Dean of ManagementThis memo from Randy Woodson, executive vice president for academic affairs and provost, is regarding the appointment of a search and advisory committee for the Dean of Management. More Internationalization Task Force focuses on discovery with delivery, meeting global challengesPurdue's Internationalization Task Force, established by the Provost in late 2008, has been working this past year to review, benchmark, catalog, implement, and update the different facets of University life and operation that define a truly global university. During International Education Week 2009 (Nov. 16-20), Andrew Gillespie, co-chair of the task force and associate dean of International Programs, will provide updates on the task force's progress and ideas for further internationalization of Purdue's missions. Today's update highlights efforts focused on Discovery with Delivery and Meeting Global Challenges. More Final seasonal flu shot appointments announcedThere is one final opportunity for seasonal flu shot appointments on the West Lafayette campus, provided by WorkLife Programs. The vendor for these events is Maxim Health Systems. More RESEARCH NEWS, SPECIAL REPORTSNew facility to test aircraft engines, alternative fuelsPurdue will operate a new federally funded facility to test aircraft engines and develop alternative fuels in work that also aims to reduce the nation's reliance on imported oil. MoreGENERAL NEWSDiscovery Park offers student poster research competitionAn interdisciplinary research poster competition on Dec. 3-4 is open for Purdue undergraduate and graduate students, focused on improving health care systems, delivery, care and products, as well as cancer prevention. More CALENDAR AND EVENTSToday's eventsHere is a list of events happening Thursday, Nov. 19, at the West Lafayette campus. More Events this weekHere is a list of events happening Nov. 16-22 at the West Lafayette campus. More 'Remember the Titans' coach to speak at PurdueHerman Boone, coach of the 1971 high school football team in Alexandria, Va., that inspired the movie "Remember the Titans," will speak Dec. 8 at Purdue. MoreHow 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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