July 8, 2010
Hansen, eighth Purdue president, dies;
legacy includes love of students, philanthropy
Purdue's eighth president, Arthur G. Hansen, who led the University from 1971 to 1982, died Monday (July 5) following complications from surgery at Health Park Medical Center in Fort Myers, Fla. He was 85. Local calling is scheduled for 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday in Lafayette. Read more...
In the spotlight
'Purdue Alumnus' celebrates outstanding young alumni
Purdue alumni are making a profound difference in their professions, communities, the nation and the world. A special issue of Purdue Alumnus magazine highlights 40 of these talented young alumni who have distinguished themselves in various careers and disciplines within a few years of earning their degrees.
The magazine is available at www.purduealumnus.org. Read more...
Featured News for Employees
Monroe serving as acting vice president for student affairs
Sandra Monroe, assistant vice president for student services, is now serving as acting vice president for student affairs. Read more...
Administrative team named for College of Health and Human Sciences
Chris Ladisch, inaugural dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences, has announced the college’s administrative team, effective July 1. Read more...
Food Science honoring Nelson with day of events
A symposium, special announcement and open house on July 15 will mark the retirement of Philip Nelson, the 2007 World Food Prize winner, from the Department of Food Science. Read more...
Purdue Today special issue
A special Board of Trustees issue of Purdue Today will be sent Friday (July 9) at the conclusion of the board’s scheduled meeting. The agenda for the meeting is available on the Board of Trustees website.
TDA companies to offer on-campus sessions in July and August
Representatives from three of Purdue's five sponsored tax-deferred annuity companies will be on the West Lafayette campus during July and August for one-on-one meetings with faculty and staff. Read more...
Online health assessment available at myCIGNA.com
Human Resources WorkLife Programs encourages all employees participating in Purdue medical plans to spend 20 minutes completing an online assessment to learn valuable information about their health. A flier with more information is available as a PDF file.
Purdue Working Parents Club plans Castaway Bay event for July 13
Parents are invited to join the Purdue Working Parents Club for a visit to Castaway Bay on July 13. Starting at 6 p.m., parents can bring their children to a play date and stay to meet other Purdue parents. Read more...
Research News & Special Reports
New retrieval method makes studying cancer proteins easier
A Purdue researcher can better retrieve specific proteins needed to study how cancer cells form by using a newly developed technique and synthetic nanopolymer. Read more...
New system to reduce heating costs in cold climates
A new type of heat pump being developed at Purdue could allow residents in cold climates to cut their heating bills in half. Read more...
New biofuels processing method for mobile facilities
Chemical engineers at Purdue have developed a new method to process agricultural waste and other biomass into biofuels, and they are proposing the creation of mobile processing plants that would rove the Midwest to produce the fuels. Read more...
Study: Higher-protein diets support weight loss, but may lower bone density in postmenopausal women
Overweight and moderately obese postmenopausal women using diets based on higher protein intake also need to be aware of potential bone loss, according to new research from Purdue. Read more...
Research Studies
Researchers in various studies looking for participants
Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. Read more...
General News
Expect increase in mosquito activity across Indiana
With heavy rains and flood warnings common this past month, mosquitoes have found a home in the standing waters that remain across Indiana. Read more...
Extension internship provides networking and military support
Purdue's Cooperative Extension Service has joined forces with the National Institute of Food and Agriculture/U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Office of Military Community and Family Policy within the Department of Defense to offer college students internships to work with youth and child care programs on military installations around the world. Read more...
Free hearing assessments offered for children ages 3-5
Purdue's M.D. Steer Audiology and Speech-Language clinics are offering free hearing assessments July 16 and July 30 for children ages 3-5. Read more...
Lilly Foundation grant to spur science education in Indiana
A consortium of Indiana educators, businesses and government will use a $1.5 million grant from the Eli Lilly and Co. Foundation to train K-12 teachers in a research-developed science curriculum designed to better prepare the state's youth for the future. Read more...
Purdue Sports
Gulyanamitta and Hernandez in U.S. Women's Open
Purdue will be well represented at the 2010 U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pa. Part-time assistant coach Maria Hernandez and rising senior Numa Gulyanamitta both qualified for the prestigious women's tournament, which will be held today through Sunday. Read more...
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