In the spotlight

Photo gallery: Purdue football season opener

Dan Dierking rushed for 102 yards and two touchdowns to help Purdue beat Western Illinois 31-21 on Saturday in the Boilermakers' home opener. A photo gallery of the game and of the team's inaugural Boiler Bridge Walk, which took place on Friday at the John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge, is available here. More details on the game and video of the post-game video of the players are available here.

* The Boilermakers take on Ball State at noon Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium. Ticket information is at www.purduesports.com.

Featured News for Employees

Purdue to retain transportation services in house

A financial analysis of external proposals and internal options shows Purdue will spend less money by continuing to offer transportation services to campus customers even with the cost of relocating the operation. Read more...

Old Masters available for classroom talks

The opportunity for students to learn from experienced leaders is available through the Old Masters program. Read more...

Workshop to explore fundamentals of service-learning

The 2010 Community of Service-Learning Faculty Fellows will present "Three Perspectives of Service-Learning" at 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesday (Sept. 15) in Room 241, Pfendler Hall. Read more...

Fall wellness screenings available on West Lafayette campus

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...

Research News & Special Reports

Purdue, Chinese researchers form environmental research partnership

Purdue's Center for the Environment and the Chinese Academy of Sciences are forming a five-year partnership focused on researching the environmental challenges posed by population growth and urbanization in the two countries. Read more...

People

Appointments, honors and activities

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

Purdue Sports

Top-ranked Purdue women's golf team opens season today

The Purdue women's golf team, the defending national champions, will test out the site of the 2011 NCAA Women's Golf Championships when it begins the fall season at the Fall Preview presented by Callaway today in Bryan, Texas. Read more...

Events

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• Regenstrief conference to highlight evidence-based guidelines in health care delivery