In the spotlight

Purdue Profiles:
Robert Browning

When Robert Browning, associate professor of political science and communication, began teaching at Purdue in 1981, his father, a C-SPAN enthusiast, urged him to watch the coverage, saying it would benefit the courses he taught. Years later, after a chance meeting with C-SPAN founder Brian Lamb and a discussion about the useful resources C-SPAN could provide, Browning became the founding director of C-SPAN Archives, which is housed in Purdue Research Park. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

509 Purdue employees opt to retire early with incentive package

Just over 30 percent of eligible employees have opted to retire based on a one-time incentive package, right on target with projections, Purdue officials announced today (Nov. 2). Read more...

Fidelity group sessions added for participants in defined contribution retirement plan

Defined contribution retirement plan participants have three new group meeting opportunities to learn about Purdue's enhanced retirement plan. Fidelity is leading the meetings, which will cover the retirement plans, the new fund lineup and key dates. Fidelity also will walk through the online enrollment process. Read more...

Human Resources urges staff to review vacation and holiday pay policies

As the end of the year approaches, Human Resources urges clerical and service staff members to keep in mind the policies that affect their vacation and holiday pay. Read more...

Vote center open today at PMU

Vote centers in Tippecanoe County are open 6 a.m.-6 p.m. today (Nov. 2). One of the 19 centers countywide is in Room 118, Purdue Memorial Union. For more on the county's vote centers, go to www.tippecanoe.in.gov/election_board/division.asp?fDD=14-260.

McCoy lecture to lead off day celebrating Purdue researchers

A day in praise of outstanding researchers at Purdue is set for today (Nov. 2), starting with the annual McCoy Distinguished Lecture and concluding with the Excellence in Research Awards Dinner. Read more...

Deadline for Community Activity Recognition Awards nominations is Friday

Faculty and staff are invited to nominate students and student organizations for the Community Activity Recognition Awards, sponsored by Greater Lafayette Commerce. The awards are for students who provide extraordinary service to the local community. Read more...

General News

Campus invited to interact with leading science writers Thursday

The public is invited to talk with leading science writers on Thursday (Nov. 4) during Purdue's three-day Science Journalism Laureates program. Read more...

Purdue Sports

Cradle of Quarterbacks: Mark Herrmann

Mark Herrmann did not just advance the tradition of Purdue as the "Cradle of Quarterbacks," he torched the record books, lifting the position of quarterback to an unprecedented level. Read more...

Events

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

• Purdue to serve as host of Honeywell Nobel Laureate Lecture Series

• LGBTQA webinar to look at culture, needs, resources

• Purdue Musical Organizations to perform free concert