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TODAY: WATER

A look into Purdue's water source, systems

Water and Purdue's needs, sources and systems for water provide one of the most striking examples of how the campus is like a city for its users and residents. Proper and efficient treatment and transport of water involves numerous people. Here is a summary of how Purdue conducts its stewardship of water resources for a wide range of uses, and what each person can do. Read more...

Resources

* Water conservation tips from the Purdue Sustainability website.

Today's events

* Examples of the West Lafayette campus' storm water treatments, including bioswales, permeable pavement, a rain garden, and a green roof at Schleman Hall, are highlighted along today's Water Walk. A map of the walk is here.

* The Purdue Memorial Union is collecting new and gently used jeans as part of its Green Week initiative. A portion of what’s collected will be recycled for insulation, and the rest will be donated to community organizations that benefit low-income families. Jeans can be dropped off this week at the "Recycling Station" in the stairwell outside Starbucks on PMU ground floor.

* All of today's events and a list of the week's activities

Purdue Profiles:
Robert Olson

Bob Olson approaches his work as senior director of the Energy, Engineering and Sustainability Department from a broader perspective than most. His experiences working with small construction companies, large industrial firms and the U.S. departments of Defense and Energy give him the diverse background necessary for such an all-encompassing position. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

Fidelity is only Purdue-endorsed organization for education, guidance during transition to new retirement plan

As the sole recordkeeper for the enhanced Purdue retirement program, which goes into effect in January, Fidelity is the only organization that Purdue has contracted with to provide retirement education and guidance during this period of transition to the new program. Read more...

Research News & Special Reports

Doppler radars help increase monsoon rainfall prediction accuracy

Doppler weather radar will significantly improve forecasting models used to track monsoon systems influencing the monsoon in and around India, according to a research collaboration including Purdue, the National Center for Atmospheric Research and the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. Read more...

Purdue Sports

Cradle of Quarterbacks: Gary Danielson

As the starting quarterback at Purdue, Gary Danielson exemplified the best of the "Cradle of Quarterbacks" as a pro-caliber player with a strong, accurate arm. Read more...

Events

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

• Purdue's first Friday Night Fashion event to support cancer research center
• U.S. Coast Guard rear admiral to speak at Purdue homeland security conference