In the spotlight

President's Forum includes budget discussion, One Brick Higher Award presentation

Al Diaz, executive vice president for business and finance, treasurer, led a discussion of state legislative and budget topics during the President's Forum on Tuesday. An archived webcast is available at mms://video.dis.purdue.edu/bns/General/Forum110222.wmv. The presentation is available at www.purdue.edu/budgetlink/11022PresForum.html.

Also at the forum, members of the staff of the Office of the Vice President for Research were honored with the One Brick Higher Award. Under the leadership of Richard Buckius, vice president for research, funding for sponsored program research has reached a record $438 million, an increase of 28 percent over one year. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

Delta Dental participants to receive letter; no action required

Employees covered by a Delta Dental insurance plan soon will receive a letter regarding a change in the plan’s underwriter. Employees do not need to take any action because of the change. Read more...

Purdue Saves Week: Today's tip

Watch out for advertised low loan rates from auto dealers. The rates may apply only to certain cars in stock or certain models and are based on your credit score. For more information, register for one of the Purdue Saves Week presentations or visit the information tables staffed by Worklife Programs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the west lobby of Stewart Center. Representatives from Fidelity also will be on hand to answer questions and schedule individual financial counseling appointments for those interested.

General News

Elevator pitch competition offering chance to win $1,000 in 2 minutes

Successfully pitch your unique business idea to a panel of judges, and you could earn a quick $1,000 in just two minutes. Registration is now open for the Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program's fifth annual Purdue Elevator Pitch Competition, slated for 2-5 p.m. April 8 at Discovery Park's Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship, Room 121. Read more...

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