In the spotlight

CSSAC chair striving to be a voice for staff

Deborah Luedtke wants the Clerical and Service Staff Advisory Committee to continue to play a positive role at Purdue. Luedtke becomes chair of the group on Sept. 14. Read more ...

Featured News for Employees

Purdue to conduct Safety and Preparedness Day, test emergency alert system

As part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's annual National Emergency Preparedness Month, Purdue will test its emergency notification system and conduct safety-related activities for the campus community on Thursday (Sept. 9). Read more ...

ITaP's Hotseat app capitalizes on students' social media use to spur class discussion

Family studies professor Chuck Calahan often has trouble getting undergraduate students in his Introduction to Couples and Family Relations class to ask questions about material that can be controversial or personal, but a new tool from ITaP is making it easier to spark class discussions using students' Facebook and Twitter posts and text messages. Read more ...

Reorganization creating new Procurement Services department

Jim Almond, senior vice president of business services, informed Purchasing and Accounts Payable staff Wednesday that a reorganization plan will be executed over the next month calling for a merger of the two departments. The new organization will be named Procurement Services. Read more ...

WorkLife Programs, PEFCU partner to provide services to employees

Through a partnership between Human Resources WorkLife Programs and Purdue Employees Federal Credit Union, all employees have access to free, confidential credit counseling services. Read more ...

PPDA callout will be Sept. 24

The Purdue Postdoctoral Association will hold its callout at 6-8 p.m. Sept. 24. Read more ...

Research News & Special Reports

$1.5 million grant will be used to improve heart health of African-Americans in Indiana

Reducing the incidence of heart disease in the high-risk African-American population in Indiana is the aim of a new $1.5 million grant at Purdue. Read more ...

General News

Krannert Bootcamp teaches vets business basics

Veterans from across the country have arrived at Purdue's Krannert School of Management for an intensive seven-day course aimed at helping them start their own businesses. Read more ...

Profile Programs offer inside look at Krannert degree options

This fall, Purdue's Krannert School of Management will offer previews to anyone interested in a master's degree program. Read more ...

Food and nutrition program needs adult volunteers

Adults who are 30 years old or older are needed to participate in a practicum course for senior students in the Department of Foods and Nutrition. Read more ...

Six Sigma training to be offered in New Albany

Starting Sept. 15 in New Albany, Purdue will offer training in Six Sigma business practices for which professionals can earn certificates. Read more ...

Purdue Sports

Campus community invited to participate in Gold & Black Fridays

Boilermaker fans are being asked to show their school spirit by participating in Gold & Black Fridays, which start today and will continue throughout the academic year. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to wear black and gold clothing each Friday to show their support for Purdue's intercollegiate athletic teams.

Men's golf set for season opener

The Purdue men's golf team will get its season under way this weekend when it heads to Verona, N.Y., for the Turning Stone Intercollegiate, hosted by the University of Missouri. Read more ...

Bob Griese to receive Davey O'Brien Legends Award

The Davey O'Brien Foundation announced Boilermaker icon Bob Griese as the recipient of the 2010 Davey O'Brien Legends Award, which recognizes a college or professional quarterback who has made a significant contribution to the game of football, distinguished himself as an extraordinary leader and demonstrated exemplary conduct on and off the football field. Read more ...

Events

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

• Co-founder of microlending website to speak at Purdue
• Purdue to honor hero pilot, alumnus Capt. Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger