In the spotlight

Purdue Research Park noted in PRISM cover story

Joseph Hornett, Purdue Research Foundation senior vice president, and Purdue Research Park company tenant John Rusek of Swift Enterprises are featured in a PRISM magazine cover story on why university-affiliated research parks are proving to be a catalyst for the country’s strong economic development strategy.

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke early this year told a group of university and technology leaders that “encouraging the growth of innovative clusters is a national priority … creating ecosystems where universities, venture capital, entrepreneurs and skills workers are all amplifying each other’s talents.” The full PRISM story is available here.

Featured News for Employees

President's Forum set for Tuesday

Faculty and staff are invited to attend a President's Forum from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday (Sept. 28) in the North Ballroom, Purdue Memorial Union. The topic is "Discovery at Purdue." President France A. Córdova will open the forum with remarks, and Richard Buckius, vice president for research, will talk about research trends, faculty contributions and Purdue's research facilities and infrastructure. A live webcast of the forum will be available at mms://video.dis.purdue.edu/PresidentsForum.

Teaching Academy to induct 12 on Wednesday

The Purdue University Teaching Academy will welcome 12 new members in an induction and recognition ceremony on Wednesday (Sept. 29). All members of the Purdue community are welcome to attend. 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. Tuesday (Sept. 28) in Room 1142, Lawson Computer Science Building. No registration is required. 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...

General News

Purdue to sponsor weeklong initiative on anti-hazing education

Purdue will conduct a weeklong campaign this week to educate and alert the campus community against hazing. Read more...

Purdue alumnus to demonstrate his company's products at White House

Educational products and services that enable students affected by blindness and low vision to experience more hands-on science learning will be demonstrated at the White House today (Sept. 27). 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

Mackey premium seating price points announced

Intercollegiate Athletics has announced the premium seating license price points that will be in place in the new Mackey Arena Club and Courtside seating areas for the 2011-12 basketball season. Read more...

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