In the spotlight

'Boiler Bytes 11' to make debut on BTN

A new installment of a Purdue television program featuring Purdue people and programs will premiere Wednesday (June 30) on the Big Ten Network. Read More

Featured News for Employees

Purdue names dean for College of Liberal Arts

Purdue officials on Monday (June 28) announced that Irwin Weiser will be the new dean of the University's College of Liberal Arts. Read more...

Vice provost for undergraduate academic affairs named

A. Dale Whittaker, an administrator and professor in Purdue's College of Agriculture, will become the University's vice provost for undergraduate academic affairs. Read more...

Purdue part of group piloting new online health care consumerism tool

Beginning July 6, Purdue faculty and staff will have a robust, new tool to help them be good health care consumers. Purdue is one of four employers piloting this latest resource from CIGNA called the Treatment Cost Calculator. Read more...

University employees' paid time off balances available in ESS starting Wednesday

Beginning with the June 30 payroll, Purdue employees with Internet access to Employee Self-Service can review their leave balance and usage reports online. Read more...

New worker's compensation arrangements go into effect Thursday

Beginning Thursday (July 1), Purdue will begin using JWF Specialty Company for the management of worker's compensation claims. Read more...

Memo to faculty and staff: Consumer Confidence Report

This memo about the quality of drinking water on campus is from Chris Marks, water works/waste water supervisor in Utilities Operations. Questions or comments may be directed to Marks at 496-2705 or camarks2@purdue.edu.

New sessions of Weight Watchers at Work beginning

WorkLife Programs is offering two new sessions of Weight Watchers at Work. One session will be held on Tuesdays, beginning July 13 and running through Sept. 28. The other session will take place on Thursdays, July 22 through Oct. 7. Read more...

Update: Traffic, parking disruptions

Here are notes on some current and upcoming disruptions on the West Lafayette campus. 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

Friendships, family relationships get better with age thanks to forgiveness, stereotypes

Part of what makes those relationships so golden during the golden years is that people of all ages are more likely to forgive and respect one's elders, according to research from Purdue. Read more...

People

Thompson wins 'Stevie' as Marketing Executive of the Year

Teri Lucie Thompson, Purdue's vice president for marketing and media, has won a 2010 Stevie Award as Marketing Executive of the Year. Read more...

Appointments, honors and activities

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

General News

Special report: Soaked crops not a lost cause

Farmers who can't get into their crop fields to work because of excessive June rainfall shouldn't surrender to Mother Nature, Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service specialists say. Read more...

Purdue student's video of soccer fans proves popular on YouTube

Purdue student Robby Donoho's video of fans' reactions to the winning goal in the United States' World Cup match against Algeria on June 23 has received more than 2 million views on YouTube and earned coverage by ABC News. Check out Donoho's video and the ABC News report.

Keep the family pet happy and healthy while on vacation

Summer is a popular time for family vacations, but it also can be a stressful time for family pets. Read more...

Stay cool and save energy throughout the summer

Homeowners can save as much as 20 percent in energy costs by adopting a few quick and easy practices, a Purdue professor says. Read more...

Chef offers safety, food preparation tips for outdoor cooking

Outdoor cooking is a popular summer activity, but aspiring cooks need to keep safety in mind, a Purdue chef says. Read more...

USA Biology Olympiad National team selected from Center for Excellence in Education event at Purdue

The four-member USA Biology Olympiad National team has been selected by the Center for Excellence in Education during a two-week competition on the Purdue campus to represent the United States at the International Biology Olympiad. Read more...

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