In the spotlight

Professor's idea turns into college-wide challenge to tackle
mini-marathon

Sometimes a good idea, a healthy idea, steamrolls into something bigger. Such was the case when Wayne Campbell, professor of foods and nutrition, started asking colleagues and students within his department if they'd be interested in running or walking the Indianapolis Mini-Marathon the first Saturday in May. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

Workshop to highlight fast-growing research computing, collaboration platform HUBzero

Registration is open for the HUBbub 2011 workshop covering HUBzero, a Purdue-developed platform for creating powerful websites supporting computation, research, education and collaboration in science, engineering and many other fields. The two-day workshop will take place April 5-6. Read more...

Purdue sets traps for hawks, cautions public

While attempts are under way to capture and relocate a pair of red-tailed hawks on the southwest side of campus that have been aggressive toward people, Purdue officials on Wednesday (Feb. 23) cautioned the public to take precautions. Read more...

Purdue Saves Week: Today's tip on saving for college

By the time your child or grandchild reaches third grade, you have lost half of your time horizon to save for their higher education. Start saving now to ensure college is in the future of your loved ones. For more information, register for one of the Purdue Saves Week presentations or visit the information tables staffed by WorkLife Programs, the Division of Financial Aid and the Indiana 529 College Plan 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.

Research News & Special Reports

Study: Location plays role in immigrants' decision to learn English

Whether immigrants to the United States are motivated to learn English depends on a variety of conditions, such as where they will live, how educated they are and whether they need to know the language for their job, a Purdue study finds. 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

LyoGo, Battle Ground Technologies win $100,000 Burton D. Morgan Business Plan Competition

A low-cost medication injection device company and a mobile forensics technology developer were the big winners Tuesday (Feb. 22) at Purdue's $100,000 Burton D. Morgan Business Plan Competition. Read more...

Purdue announces inaugural Distinguished Women Scholars

Three Purdue alumnae have been named as the University's inaugural Distinguished Women Scholars. Read more...

National Engineers Week at Purdue, Feb. 21-25

Gifts promise growth and challenge others to give

As the College of Engineering celebrates gifts during National Engineers Week this week (Feb. 20-26), it is recognizing gifts that are funding scholarships, study abroad and a variety of other key strategic thrusts throughout the college. Read more...

* Events will be held around campus as part of National Engineers Week at Purdue. Today's events include Human Tetris at Purdue Mall and E-Week “A Minute to Win It” games at Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering. More details on these events and a list of all of the week's activities are available here.

Events

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

• Purdue civil engineers to host high school bridge bust competition