In the spotlight

A message from President Córdova

A desire to tackle great challenges in order to make a better world is one of the defining strengths of our great university. We set high goals and we expect to reach them -- in preparing our students for their futures and in research that transforms our world. Read more...

5 Students Who are Discovery Makers

With nearly 2,000 undergraduate research projects completed each year, it’s no wonder Purdue is considered a national leader in experiential learning. From anthropology to zoology, students have the opportunity to dive deep into a wide range of disciplines -- even as early as their freshman year. Several of the five students featured in this month's "5 Students Who …" began doing research during their first year and have worked on more than one research project. They are discovery makers. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

Reminder: Pay practices during snow recess

During periods of adverse weather, the normal operations of the University may be modified or curtailed. Under severe conditions, either a snow recess or a severe weather emergency may be declared for the West Lafayette campus, and special policies and procedures dealing with parking, pay, and/or attendance will become effective. Read more...

Purdue Today special issue

A special Board of Trustees issue of Purdue Today will be sent Friday (Feb. 4) at the conclusion of the board’s scheduled meeting. The agenda for the meeting is available on the Board of Trustees website.

Purdue Alert test scheduled for today canceled

The test of the Purdue emergency notification system that was scheduled for today (Feb. 3) has been canceled, said Ron Wright, director of emergency preparedness. Read more...

Information on caring for dependents available in upcoming programs

WorkLife Programs has upcoming first-time classes that offer useful insights into family relationships. Read more...

Nominations needed for Outstanding Innovation in Helping Students Learn Award

Nominations are being sought for the Class of 1922 Outstanding Innovation in Helping Students Learn Award. Read more...

Grants available for Grand Alternative events

This year the Drug-Free Coalition of Tippecanoe County has awarded the Office of the Dean of Students $20,000 to offer "mini-grants" to student organizations and departments on campus that would like to host or co-host events for Grand Alternative 2011, being held April 10-17. The office received $10,000 last year. Read more...

Mortar Board inviting nominations for student awards

The Barbara Cook Chapter of Mortar Board is asking faculty and staff for nominations for two student awards -- the Dean Betty Nelson Service Award and the Tip of the Cap Award. Read more...

Nominations sought for Rose Awards, Helen B. Schleman Gold Medallion

The Barbara Cook Chapter of Mortar Board is accepting nominations for the Rose Awards and the Helen B. Schleman Gold Medallion through March 4. Read more...

CIE workshop to focus on teaching lecture classes

The Center for Instructional Excellence will offer a workshop focused on engaging students in lecture classes on Feb. 10. Read more...

Research News & Special Reports

Plants can adapt genetically to survive harsh environments

A Purdue scientist has found genetic evidence of how some plants adapt to live in unfavorable conditions, a finding he believes could one day be used to help food crops survive in new or changing environments. Read more...

New approach needed to prevent major 'systemic failures'

A Purdue researcher is proposing development of a new cross-disciplinary approach for analyzing and preventing systemic failures in complex systems that play a role in calamities ranging from huge power blackouts to the BP Deepwater Horizon disaster and the subprime mortgage crisis. Read more...

Professors talk about stuttering, their research in children

Even though "The King's Speech" shows how a man coped with stuttering almost a century ago, the film and its Oscar buzz has people talking about the speech disorder in the 21st century, say two Purdue stuttering experts. Read more...

Researchers in various studies looking for participants

Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. Read more...

General News

Purdue center offers targeted training for manufacturers

Purdue's Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center is offering Indiana companies individualized training targeted to their manufacturing needs. Read more...

Wineries, Purdue wine team report strong Traminette growth

The Indiana Wine Grape Council and Purdue started a marketing campaign last year called "Try on Traminette" to draw consumers to Traminette, a white wine known for being floral, fruity and citrusy. The Purdue Wine Grape Team recommended Traminette as the signature varietal wine for the state after years of winegrowing and winemaking experiments across Indiana. Read more...

Events

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

• Workshop to focus on 'Managing Your Copyright'

• Cultural nights series to focus on Lunar New Year

• Burton D. Morgan Business Plan Competition set for Feb. 22

• Memories Roadshow seeks personal stories to learn more about community

• Annual Jazz Band Swing Dance to move to Purdue Memorial Union