In the spotlight

A message from President Córdova

Each August brings a sense of anticipation. Soon our classrooms and residences, sidewalks and lawns will begin to fill with students -- some new to campus and excited about beginning the next phase of their lives, others returning and eager to see old friends and renew their studies. It is a time, no matter our age or role, for us to refresh our commitment to personal growth and learning. Read more...

5 Students Who are Budding Boilermakers

This month, "5 Students Who …" is putting the spotlight on five students who are beginning their college careers this fall. Whether devoting their spare time to music, serving their communities or learning about wildlife, these students represent the diversity -- in all senses of the word -- of the newest class of Boilermakers. Read More

Featured News for Employees

Purdue offers adult student orientation program

Purdue's Span Plan Adult Student Services offers support for adult nontraditional students. An adult student orientation session will be offered on the Monday before the fall semester begins. 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 Aug. 10. Starting at 6 p.m., parents can bring their children to a play date and stay to meet other Purdue parents. Read more...

Update: Traffic, parking disruptions

Several midsummer construction updates are included below the usual 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

New theory of why midcontinent faults produce earthquakes

A new theory developed at Purdue may solve the mystery of why the New Madrid fault, which lies in the middle of the continent and not along a tectonic plate boundary, produces large earthquakes such as the ones that shook the eastern United States in 1811 and 1812. Read more...

Study: Weight issues move up need for walkers, canes, other devices

Obese older adults are more likely to use walkers, canes and other mobility devices at a younger age, and may run the risk of using them incorrectly, according to new research from Purdue. Read more...

General News

Vendors named for electronic medical records program

The Indiana Health Information Technology Extension Center (I-HITEC) has chosen three software vendors to work with and assist I-HITEC in its goal of helping the state's primary care providers adopt an electronic health record and achieve meaningful use. Read more...

M4 Sciences and Purdue industrial engineering receive 2010 R&D 100 Award for TriboMAM drilling technology

James Mann, CEO of M4 Sciences LLC, announced Wednesday (July 28) that the TriboMAM drilling system has been named as one of R&D Magazine's 100 most innovative products introduced into the marketplace in 2009. Read more...

Indiana 4-H global programs send youth to Poland, Japan

Indiana 4-H Global Programs sent two groups of students to Poland and Japan, while students from Japan visited Indiana, to learn more about 4-H and experience culture abroad. Read more...

U-Haul trucks sport image touting insect science

Some Purdue students could showcase the University's work in insect science simply as they drive a U-Haul truck from their home to campus or an apartment in time for the fall semester. Read more...

University places fraternity on probation

Purdue officials on Wednesday (July 28) announced that Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity has been placed on probation for violating University regulations and Interfraternity Council Risk Management policies. Read more...

People

Appointments, honors and activities

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

Purdue Sports

Men's and women's basketball season tickets on sale today

Purdue men's and women's basketball 2010-11 season tickets will go on sale to the general public today (Aug. 2).Tickets can be purchased online, by phone or in person. Read more...

Big Ten Network to launch new fall lineup in September

On the heels of its most successful ratings year, the Big Ten Network will debut several programs in September, enhancing its fall lineup to include new shows about the conference's iconic student-athletes, the current lives of former Big Ten stars in sports and society, and rare footage from the Big Ten of yesteryear. Read more...

Events

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• Bement, Wereley to headline undergrad research symposium