September 8, 2010
In the spotlight
Purdue United Way Campaign to kick off
Sept. 14
The 2010 Purdue United Way Campaign hopes to raise $735,000 for human service agencies starting with its Sept. 14 kickoff. "Impact tomorrow today: Give to United Way" is this year's theme.
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Featured News for Employees
Purdue names new associate VP for housing and food services
Beth M. McCuskey, a land-grant university veteran from the University of Wyoming, has been named Purdue's associate vice president for housing and food services. Read more ...
Purdue to test emergency alert system Thursday
Purdue will test its emergency notification system, including sirens, beginning at 10 a.m. Thursday (Sept. 9). Read more ...
Seasonal flu shot appointments to be offered on campus
Beginning Oct. 11, seasonal flu shot appointments provided by WorkLife Programs will be available on the West Lafayette campus. The vendor for these events is Maxim Health Systems. Read more ...
Health care consumerism session on HSAs offered
Purdue employees will have an opportunity to learn more about health savings account (HSA) plans as CIGNA presents "Introduction to Health Savings Accounts" at 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday (Sept. 9) in Room 1142, Lawson Computer Science Building. Read more ...
CIE workshop to explore ties of teaching with film
The Center for Instructional Excellence is sponsoring a workshop called "What Can We Learn from Film Portrayals of Teachers?" at 9-10:30 a.m. Sept. 16 in Room 322, Stewart Center. Read more ...
Football ticket discount to benefit employees, CSSAC
Purdue employees can enjoy main-stands seating for three exciting afternoons of Boilermaker football at an exciting discount arranged by CSSAC and Intercollegiate Athletics. Read more ...
Grants available to students for service projects
Funds are available to provide grants to students or student organizations for work on community service learning projects. Read more ...
Research News & Special Reports
Trade safeguards would hurt, not help, developing countries
Allowing developing countries to increase import tariffs based on price and supply triggers under proposed World Trade Organization rules actually would harm those countries, according to a Purdue economic analysis. Read more ...
General News
Competitions offer entrepreneurship opportunity for students
The callout for the Purdue University Student Soybean and Corn Product Innovation Competitions will be held Sept. 15. Read more ...
Moths abundant, but not harmful
The large amount of small moths on Midwestern lawns lately are nothing to worry about, says a Purdue entomologist. Read more ...
Purdue Sports
Football home opener designated as Military Appreciation Day
The Purdue football team opens its home schedule Sept. 11 against Western Illinois with a noon kickoff. Purdue Athletics recognizes the importance of this date in history and has designated it as Military Appreciation Day. Read more ...
'Big Ten Icons' countdown continues with Woodson
The Big Ten Network has named Purdue's Rod Woodson as Big Ten Icon No. 45. Read more ...
Cradle of Quarterbacks: Bob DeMoss
In recognition of its "Cradle of Quarterbacks" heritage and with help from thousands of online voters this spring, Intercollegiate Athletics, in conjunction with Gold & Black Illustrated and the Office of Trademark Licensing, has selected Purdue's top 12 quarterbacks of all-time from a list of 31 multiple-time starters. This week, the feature focuses on Bob DeMoss. Read more ...
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Events
• This week's events
• Events for the next four weeks
• Retirement celebration to recognize University Residences' James Foster
• Krannert operations conference to focus on opportunities ahead
• HHS study abroad fair set for today
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