In the spotlight

A message from President Córdova

When I was growing up, there were few female role models in science. I largely found my own way to becoming an astrophysicist, strongly motivated by the early excitement of our nation’s first missions to the moon and the planets. Happily, Purdue today is a place where female role models thrive, not only in the sciences but across all disciplines. Read more...

5 Students Who are History Makers

Dorothy Stratton. Helen Bass Williams. Janice Voss. Purdue women have always blazed trails. Defined their own careers. Contributed to the world around them -- and they still do today. In celebration of Women’s History Month, we celebrate five young women poised to make history of their own. From discovering a new virus to empowering women in impoverished countries, these five students are History Makers. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

Deadline for taking ITaP customer survey nears

Time is growing short to fill out ITaP's 2011 Customer Satisfaction Survey, which will close at 5 p.m. Friday (March 4). Each year, ITaP conducts this survey to obtain user feedback integral to ITaP's ongoing improvement efforts. The survey is anonymous and should take fewer than 10 minutes. Read more...

Employee Assistance services available at new campus location

The on-site counseling services provided by WorkLife Programs Employee Assistance have moved to the State Street Office Facility (SSOF) at 1601 W. State St., effective today (March 1). Read more...

Faculty invited to describe career path for ADVANCE study

Faculty members in STEM areas are invited to participate in ADVANCE-Purdue research into the makeup and variety of career journeys, as well as how to improve faculty support, through upcoming "storytelling circles." Read more...

Nominations invited for Entrepreneurial Leadership Academy

The Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship in Discovery Park is announcing the 2011-12 nomination period for the Entrepreneurial Leadership Academy through April 18. Read more...

PREPP welcoming doctoral, postdoc application

The Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship in Discovery Park is accepting applications for doctoral and postdoctoral positions in the 2011-12 Purdue Realization and Entrepreneurship Ph.D. and Postdoctoral Fellows (PREPP) program, which encourages and supports the commercialization of Purdue research. Read more...

Community Spirit Award to recognize volunteer efforts

The Administrative and Professional Staff Advisory Committee and the Clerical and Service Staff Advisory Committee have worked together to create a new award to recognize Purdue employees' outstanding service to others. Nominations will be accepted through May 31. Read more...

General News

Nominations sought for Inspiring Families, Communities Award

Purdue is accepting nominations for its 10th annual Inspiring Families and Building Communities Award, presented annually to a program or collaboration that has improved the well-being of Indiana families. Read more...

Purdue offers summer camps for gifted students

Registration is open for Purdue University's Gifted Education Resource Institute 2011 summer residential camps. Read more...

Youth with disabilities can swim, play at Pete's Pals program

Children and youths ages 3-18 with disabilities can participate in the five-week Pete's Pals program, which offers aquatic and motor therapies. Read more...

Purdue Sports

Johnson named finalist for Oscar Robertson Trophy

Purdue senior forward/center JaJuan Johnson took the next step in his bid for National Player of the Year honors on Monday when the United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) named him one of 10 finalists for the 2011 Oscar Robertson Trophy. Read more...

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