In the spotlight

Inside Purdue introduces new focus on campus resources

Purdue's West Lafayette campus abounds with resources for its more than 15,000 faculty, staff, and graduate staff members. Since 1991, Inside Purdue, the University's print publication for employees, has offered news about these resources with stories on training opportunities, wellness services, arts events and more. Now with the start of a new school year, Inside Purdue will further emphasize that focus with a new role as resource guide for faculty and staff. Read more ...

* The fall issue of Inside Purdue, which is now being delivered to campus mailboxes, is available as a PDF file here.

* The "Arts at Purdue" section, included as a pullout section in Inside Purdue, is available as a PDF file here.

Featured News for Employees

University undergoes information technology position review

The Purdue Campus Information Technology Plan, which was approved in April, called for an assessment of IT resources on campus and the relocation of those resources under the direction of the University chief information officer, Gerry McCartney. Read more ...

College teaching workshops available from CIE

The Center for Instructional Excellence is offering two series of teaching workshops for Purdue instructors beginning Tuesday (Aug. 31). Read more ...

Callout for student-run farm to be held Tuesday

Organizers of Purdue's new student-run farm are hosting a callout Tuesday (Aug. 31) to share information about the farm with interested students and staff. The callout will be at 6:30 p.m. in Room G-126, Lilly Hall. Read more ...

Travel Office invites all University personnel to 2010 Travel Fair

The Purdue Central Travel Office's second annual Travel Fair will be open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday (Aug. 31) in rooms 302 and 306, Stewart Center. Read more ...

General News

Purdue biodefense technology project receives $1.3 million NIH seed grant

Purdue researchers have developed a technology that has the potential to more quickly identify food-borne pathogens, aiding U.S. homeland security officials in responding to a bioterrorist attack or other emergencies. Read more ...

Purdue Sports

Men's basketball Big Ten schedule announced

Purdue and the Big Ten Conference announced the complete 2010-11 men's basketball conference schedule and broadcast assignments on Thursday, unveiling an unprecedented television schedule for the defending league tri-champions. Read more ...

Brouse reveals 2010-11 women's golf schedule

Purdue women's golf announced its schedule for 2010-11 on Thursday, and the lineup includes some familiar tournaments as well as some new experiences. Read more ...

Events

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• Events for the next four weeks

• Students to learn volunteer options at Community Service Fair
• Christian rock group Casting Crowns to perform at Purdue