In the spotlight

Common Reading Program invites book suggestions

Faculty, staff, students and community members have until Friday (Oct. 15) to suggest a book to be used with incoming students for 2011-12. This book will be the third selected as part of Purdue's Common Reading Program. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

Purdue Today special issue

A special Board of Trustees issue of Purdue Today will be sent Friday (Oct. 15) at the conclusion of the board’s scheduled meeting. The agenda for the meeting is available on the Board of Trustees website.

CIE workshop to cover the topic of 'tough love' in the classroom

A workshop called "Tough Love and Behavior in the Classroom," sponsored by the Center for Instructional Excellence, will be held at 9-10:30 a.m. Oct. 21 in Room 322, Stewart Center. Read more...

Library Scholars Grant Program accepting applications

The Library Scholars Grant Program, administered by Purdue Libraries, is accepting proposals for 2010-11. Read more...

Research News & Special Reports

Researchers work to improve U.S. missile defense

Researchers at Purdue are working with the U.S. Department of Defense's Missile Defense Agency to develop software that would improve the ability to manage the large volume of incoming data during an enemy attack. Read more...

People

Education professor going to Uganda as Fulbright Scholar

David Eichinger, a Purdue associate professor of science education, has been selected as a Fulbright Scholar. Read more...

General News

Free speech, language and hearing screenings offered for adults

In an effort to raise public awareness about hearing loss and speech and language disorders, Purdue’s M.D. Steer Audiology and Speech-Language clinics are offering free speech, language and hearing screenings for adults. Read more...

Purdue Alumni Association has new online home

Purdue Alumni Association is now online at www.purduealumni.org. The new site features the latest in Purdue news, events, profiles and more.

Purdue Sports

Rose Bowl throwback gear available via online auction

The Purdue football team will recognize the 10th anniversary of the 2000 Rose Bowl season during the Minnesota game at Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday (Oct. 16). The Boilermakers will wear throwback uniforms -- helmets, jerseys and pants -- replicating the game day attire worn by their predecessors in the 2001 Rose Bowl. Fans have the opportunity to own this part of the Rose Bowl legacy via an online auction. Read more...

Events

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• Symposium to accent interdisciplinary approach to environment
• L.A. Theatre Works returns with Cold War-era radio drama featuring all-star cast