In the spotlight

New University Senate chair encouraging collaboration on decisions

Joan Fulton, professor of agricultural economics, wants to build a strong community of collaboration as the 2010-11 University Senate chairperson. Fulton, whose term began June 1, takes great pride in Purdue and wants to be part of the important decisions that are being made at the University. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

Today's trustees meeting available via Webcast, live stream

The Purdue Board of Trustees will hold a meeting at 3:30 p.m. today (Aug. 30) in Room 132, University Place Conference Center, on the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis campus. News from the meeting will be in Tuesday's issue of Purdue Today. Read more...

GoldAnswers helps faculty bring out best of Blackboard for students

As academic activity resumes, ITaP's GoldAnswers -- a Purdue-specific online knowledge base -- can aid University faculty in diversifying their use of Blackboard Vista, an online course environment for posting assignments, grading and additional class-related functions, such as live chat with students. Read more...

Fall wellness screenings available on West Lafayette campus

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...

People

Appointments, honors and activities

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

General News

Study Abroad Fair will be Wednesday

The Office of Programs for Study Abroad is having its annual Study Abroad Fair on Wednesday (Sept. 1). Read more...

Purdue Sports

2010-11 Purdue women's basketball schedule announced

The 2010-11 Purdue women's basketball schedule was released in coordination with the Big Ten Conference on Friday, revealing the potential for 30 regular-season games, including nine nationally televised contests -- seven on the Big Ten Network and two on ESPN2. Read more...

Men's basketball season ticket update

More than two months before the start of the 2010-11 basketball season, Purdue has already sold more than 13,000 season tickets for the upcoming campaign. Read more...

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