In the spotlight

Purdue announces initiative to help Indiana communities build economic ties with China

Cultural expertise, business guidance and consulting services are just some of the resources Purdue can offer Indiana communities interested in expanding economic development with China through a new initiative University officials announced Friday (Feb. 25). Read more...

Featured News for Employees

Upcoming WorkLife Programs classes to highlight focus, fitness, diet and communication

WorkLife Programs programming will cover a variety of areas in March, including weight loss myths, practical approaches to fitness, and communication strategies. Read more...

20 buildings in Purdue Village without power

The Purdue Fire Department has reported that 20 buildings in Purdue Village are without power due to overnight storms. The buildings will likely have no power most of the day. The community center in Purdue Village has been opened for residents to use until power is restored. Updates on the situation will be available at www.purdue.edu as they become available.

Update: Traffic, parking disruptions

Here are notes on some current and upcoming disruptions on the West Lafayette campus. Read more...

This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients

"Thumbs Up" gives faculty and staff the chance to recognize others on campus for a job well done. Read more...

General News

Joint team wins Purdue Rube Goldberg contest

A team from the Purdue Society of Professional Engineers and Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers on Saturday (Feb. 26) won the 29th annual Purdue Regional Rube Goldberg Machine Contest with a machine that traced the history of the world. Read more...

Purdue, IU present new technologies in Evansville

A technology that gives robotic machines the ability to "see" like humans and a social media program that allows people to use Facebook, Twitter and text messaging simultaneously were just two of several new technologies presented Friday (Feb. 25) at the 2011 Southwest Indiana Technology Showcase in Evansville. Read more...

People

Appointments, honors and activities

Here is a list of recent appointments and honors for faculty, staff and students. Read more...

Purdue Sports

Big Ten announces women's basketball tournament bracket

The Big Ten Conference announced on Sunday the bracket for the 2011 Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament, and the Purdue women's basketball team has drawn the No. 7 seed. The tournament will be held March 3 to 6 at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Read more...

Purdue sports in review

* Boudia completes record-setting sweep of diving events as Big Tens conclude

* No. 8 Purdue tops Michigan State for sixth straight win

For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.

Events

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

• Leading researcher to deliver Purdue lecture on Gulf oil, gas spill

• Women's symposium to focus on leadership, philanthropy