In the spotlight

APSAC chair aiming to gather, offer substantive input

Purdue staff members have a voice, and Nicholas Howell is confident that it will be heard. As the new chair of the Administrative and Professional Staff Advisory Committee, Howell represents nearly 5,000 University staff members in communication with central administration. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

CIE workshop on Sept. 9 to teach 'everything you need to know about teaching'

The Center for Instructional Excellence is sponsoring a workshop called "Everything You Need to Know About Teaching According to George Bodner" at 9-10:30 a.m. Sept. 9 in Room 322, Stewart Center. Read more...

Research News & Special Reports

NEXTRANS receives $2.1 million federal transportation research grant

The NEXTRANS Center at Purdue has garnered a $2.1 million research grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to develop solutions to transportation challenges by capturing the interactions between vehicle, traveler and infrastructure. Read more...

Researchers in various studies looking for participants

Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. Read more...

People

Purdue professor appointed as a science adviser to U.N. Development Program

The United Nations Development Program has chosen a Purdue professor to lead an effort to reduce the risks and damage from earthquakes in Haiti. Read more...

General News

Purdue School of Veterinary Medicine to increase enrollment

The Purdue School of Veterinary Medicine is meeting a national need for a larger veterinarian work force in areas such as public health, biosecurity, food production and research by increasing its enrollment. Read more...

HHS study abroad fair set for Wednesday

The College of Health and Human Sciences is hosting a study abroad fair from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday (Sept. 8) in the HTM Cafe in Stone Hall. Read more...

Purdue Sports

Cross-country team set to open season

The Purdue women's cross-country team is set to open its 2010 season on Friday, hosting the annual Great American Legends race at the Purdue Varsity Cross Country Course. Read more...

Big Ten football division alignment set

The Big Ten Conference office announced Wednesday football division alignments beginning with the 2011 season as recommended by conference directors of athletics and reviewed and supported by the Big Ten Council of Presidents/Chancellors. With the division alignments finalized, the Big Ten also announced updated conference schedules for the 2011 and 2012 football seasons. Read more...

'Purdue Daily Show' providing updates on Purdue sports

Purdue fans can get a daily dose of Boilermaker news from Tim Newton of the Learfield Sports Network. Through the end of basketball season, Newton's popular "Purdue Daily Show" can be accessed Monday through Friday via YouTube. Read more...

Events

• This week's events
• Events for the next four weeks

• Purdue offering 'Women of the White House' speaker series
• Latino Cultural Center plans several events for heritage month
• Comedy legend Bill Cosby to return to Purdue