In the spotlight

Current issue of Inside Purdue available

The Jan. 14 issue of Inside Purdue, featuring reports on Purdue's "5 Students Who ... " project, Healthy Planet 2010 and Purdue Convocations, is available as a PDF file. The issue also includes a special pullout section called "Enjoy. Explore. Indulge. The Arts at Purdue," which contains the spring arts schedule of seven major arts providers on the West Lafayette campus and information about them. A PDF of the arts section is here.

Featured News for Employees

Sustaining New Synergies Forum set for Thursday

The next Sustaining New Synergies Forum will be held 1-2 p.m. Thursday (Jan. 21) in Fowler Hall, Stewart Center. All faculty and staff are invited to attend. Speaking at the forum will be President France A. Córdova and Al Diaz, executive vice president for business and finance, treasurer.

Winter walking: Tips to avoid slip and fall injuries

Wintertime slips and falls can exact a heavy physical and financial cost, so Radiological and Environmental Management is offering safety tips and reminders for winter walking. Read more...

Sessions to focus on Americans with Disabilities Act, ADA Amendments Act

The Office of Institutional Equity 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 (Great Lakes). Read more...

Space available for SAFE training for women

The Purdue Police Department is offering Self-Defense Awareness and Familiarization Exchange (SAFE) training for women. Read more...

Grants available to students for service projects

Funds are available to provide grants to students or student organizations for work on community service learning projects. Read more....

This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients

"Thumbs Up" gives faculty and staff the chance to recognize others on campus for a job well done. Read more....

Research News & Special Reports

Purdue researchers studied Haitian fault, warned of potential for a large earthquake

The potential for large earthquakes in Haiti and the Dominican Republic was forecast by a model of the northeastern Caribbean created by a team of experts. Read more...

General News

Students raise more than $1,000 on first night of fundraising for Haiti

Purdue student groups kicked off fundraising efforts for earthquake victims in Haiti on Thursday (Jan. 14) night, raising $1,041. Read more...

New issue of Purdue Alumnus now online

The January/February 2010 issue of the Purdue Alumnus online magazine is now available. Read more...

People

Appointments, honors and activities

Here is a list of recent appointments and honors for faculty and staff. Read more...

On the Web

A feature-length documentary called "Black Purdue," which chronicles the experiences of African-American students at Purdue University since the 1890s, can be viewed online at www.purdue.edu/blackpurdue.

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