In the spotlight

Purdue Profiles:
Steve Simmerman

Steve Simmerman is not afraid to commit himself to a project or passion. For the past 27 years, Simmerman, associate athletics director, has dedicated himself to managing Purdue's sports facilities. Now, Simmerman is seeing his 20 years of involvement with another passion -- 4-H fairs -- lead to another new role: president of the Indiana State Fair Board. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

ITaP surveying faculty and staff about research computing needs and new supercomputer

ITaP is planning a new community cluster supercomputer to be built in 2011 and gathering information about what Purdue faculty and staff may need either as a part of the new system or in computers for departmental or individual use. The combined purchase allows ITaP to negotiate a better price with vendors in both cases and offers participants more for their money. Feb. 25 is the deadline for completing the online survey. Read more...

CIE workshop to focus on developing effective syllabi

The Center for Instructional Excellence will offer a workshop focused on the do's and don’ts of writing and using course syllabi on Feb. 23. Read more...

Two academic advisors receive awards from peers

PACADA, the Purdue Academic Advising Association, last week presented awards to two members who bring tremendous excitement and dedication to their work with students. Read more...

Purdue offers cars, vans for sale

The general public is invited to purchase used vehicles from Purdue's Transportation Service. Read more...

General News

Purdue program helping Indiana students honored with award

A Purdue program that supports Indiana students on merit- and financial need-based scholarships received national recognition. Read more...

Purdue TAP offering green training online

For the first time, Purdue's Technical Assistance Program is offering part of its Green Enterprise Development Program online. Read more...

Purdue Libraries exhibit, workshops and collaborations to feature Hoosier cartoonists, comics

Purdue University Libraries will celebrate comics and the editorial art of Hoosiers who have made significant impacts in newspapers across the country with an exhibit and three workshops in the coming weeks. Read more...

Online viewing now available for 'The Note'

"The Note," an integrated short film created by computer graphics technology students Chris Staehler, Thomas Haley-Hermiz and Adam Gasper, follows a movable wooden art figure as he chases a love note around Purdue's West Lafayette campus. The 4 minute, 58 second love story premiered Monday night at a Valentine's Day screening. For those who were unable to attend, visit www.chrisstaehler.com/level3/gallery.html to watch the short film.

Student could face multiple drug charges

Purdue police arrested a student Sunday (Feb. 13) on suspicion of multiple drug violations. Read more...

Purdue places fraternity, cooperative on probation

Purdue officials on Monday (Feb. 14) announced that a fraternity and a cooperative housing unit have been placed on probation. Read more...

Purdue Sports

Purdue Pink Zone initiative set for Sunday

Sunday will be an exciting day in Mackey Arena as both the Purdue men's and women's basketball teams play host to Ohio State on national television. The men start things off at 1 p.m. with the game broadcast live on CBS followed by the women at 5 p.m. on ESPN2 with the added pageantry of the Pink Zone. Read more...

Mackey reseating Q&A session scheduled for Sunday

As construction progress on the Mackey Complex continues, Intercollegiate Athletics will provide opportunities for John Purdue Club members and Boilermaker fans to learn more about the upcoming Mackey reseating process. Read more...

Events

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

• Liberty musician to play free concert at Purdue

• Science on Tap to focus on impact of new dietary recommendations for calcium, Vitamin D