April 29, 2010
In the spotlight
WorkLife to hold Family Caregiver Resource Fair
For those balancing the responsibilities of work and caregiving for an aging or disabled relative or friend, the sixth annual Family Caregiver Fair will be held on May 12. The fair is sponsored by WorkLife Programs, along with partners CIGNA, CityBus, Homecare by Design, Trilogy Health Services, and NeoVision. Read more...
Featured News for Employees
Faculty scholarship, leadership recognized
The current and ongoing excellence of Purdue’s outstanding faculty was celebrated Wednesday (April 28) at the Faculty Awards Convocation.
In addition to recognizing individuals, the occasion testified to Purdue’s preeminence in advancing quality education, research and engagement that is nationally and internationally recognized. Read more...
Research News & Special Reports
Auction shows consumers will pay more for sustainable flowerpots
For the sake of sustainability, consumers are willing to put their money – at least some of it – where their mouths are, according to a Purdue-led study. Read more...
Research Studies
Researchers in various studies looking for participants
Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for study participants. Read more...
General News
Purdue West Lafayette spring commencement to be shown live on TV, webcast
The spring commencement ceremonies at Purdue's West Lafayette campus will be broadcast live for television and Internet audiences.
The ceremonies will take place at the Elliott Hall of Music on May 14, 15 and 16. Read more...
Purdue to present Haiti relief donation to Red Cross
Purdue's Dean of Students Office will present a donation of about $14,000 to the local Red Cross at an event today (April 29) at the Dauch Alumni Center. Read more...
Prof: Video game court case is chance for parents to grab the controls
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to hear a case about selling violent video games to children will hopefully spark parents' interest in the content of these games, says a Purdue mass media effects expert. Read more...
Purdue police investigate more reported vehicle vandalisms
Purdue University police are investigating reports of several vandalized vehicles in a parking lot near Wiley and Tarkington halls on campus. Read more...
People
CAFO study group wins Purdue Agriculture Team Award
A group of Purdue specialists who collaborated on research and public information about concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) has won the 2010 Purdue Agriculture Team Award. Read more...
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