In the spotlight

Krannert projects course puts master's students to work

Purdue’s strategic commitment to engagement and launching tomorrow’s leaders is evident in a new initiative at Krannert that takes teams of graduate students from campus to corporations. Read More

Featured News for Employees

Jerry Lynch named interim dean of Krannert

Jerry Lynch, a professor of economics and academic director of the master's and executive education programs at Purdue University's Krannert School of Management, will become the school's interim dean, effective July 1. Read more...

Employees' paid time off balances coming to ESS

The Payroll Office will launch an ESS (Employee Self-Service) tool on June 30 that will allow Purdue employees to review their most current leave balance and usage reports online. Read more...

Operator Services Office adjusting hours

The Purdue Operator Services Office will change its hours of operation effective June 21. It will be open 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and closed Saturdays, Sundays and all University holidays.. Read more...

Reminder: Personal business day accruals and availability

The fiscal year 2010-11 personal business days that the University provides for faculty, continuing lecturers, and administrative and professional staff will be available for use July 2. Read more...

Purdue Working Parents Club plans Castaway Bay event

Parents are invited to join the Purdue Working Parents Club for a visit to Castaway Bay on Tuesday (June 22). Starting at 6 p.m., parents can bring their children to a play date and stay to meet other Purdue parents. Read more...

APSAC holds orientation session, hears report on Equal Access/Equal Opportunity

The Administrative and Professional Staff Advisory Committee held its annual orientation for new members as part of its meeting on June 9. Read more...

Research News & Special Reports

New process is promising for hydrogen fuel cell cars

A new process for storing and generating hydrogen to run fuel cells in cars has been invented by chemical engineers at Purdue. Read more...

Robot submarine patrols Lake Michigan for climate-change study

Researchers at Purdue are using a robotic submarine and other specialized tools in Lake Michigan to gather biological and environmental data showing how young fish vital to the ecosystem may cope with future climate change. Read more...

Study: Adults take their physical activity on the road

New public health research by a Purdue professor could help shed light on how the environment can influence physical activity, especially when it comes to where people live. 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

Miss Purdue to compete in Miss Indiana pageant

For Rachael Bazzell, being named Miss Purdue is more than a crown, a sash and a spot in the 2010 Miss Indiana pageant, but on June 23 she will begin competing for the title of Miss Indiana. Read more...

PALS program attracts more students than ever

A record number of children -- more than 500 -- will learn sport, health and academic skills to help them be successful in the game of life at the 2010 Purdue Athletes Life Success Program. Read more...

Official from Purdue Research Park-based firm returns from China, works to connect agricultural professionals

After returning from a 10-day trip to China as part of an Indiana delegation led by Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman, an official from a Purdue Research Park-based firm and his colleagues are continuing their work to connect agricultural professionals around the world. Read more...

Veterinary school to offer emergency care service

The School of Veterinary Medicine will open emergency services on July 1 for dogs and cats from Tippecanoe County and the surrounding area. Read more...

Program offers a way to pay for college

The Twenty-first Century Scholars program is accepting applications from students grades six through eight in Tippecanoe and surrounding counties. Read more...

Purdue radio program focuses on 'Engineering Pharmaceuticals'

The life-saving potential -- and soaring cost -- of developing new drugs is the subject of the third installment of the Global Challenges radio series. Read more...

Students to learn about entrepreneurship at Purdue Research Park academy

Indiana high school juniors and seniors who excel in science and math will learn practical methods to start a business during an annual event held at the Purdue Research Park. Read more...

Events

• This week's events
• Events for the next four weeks

• Sparkling Wine Dinner to be rescheduled
• Indiana wind power is focus of July conference