In the spotlight

Did You Know?: Interaction Garden

Nestled between Stanley Coulter Hall and Wetherill Laboratory of Chemistry is a small garden full of plants, benches and inspirational quotes. Called Interaction Garden, the space is a memorial to alumna Martha Christine Butler and serves as a place to foster communication and thought for students, staff and visitors. Read more...

* To offer ideas or suggestions for "Did You Know?" future editions, contact Mackenzie Greenwell at mrgreenw@purdue.edu or 49-61325.

Featured News for Employees

Daylight saving time to begin Sunday

Daylight saving time will begin at 2 a.m. Sunday (March 13) this year, meaning campus clocks will have to "spring forward" this weekend. Read more...

Upcoming presentations highlight self-care, stress management

WorkLife Programs is offering two classes on Wednesday (March 16), one dealing with over-the-counter medications and the other focusing on stress management. Read more...

Feedback sought on proposed names for renovated Recreational Sports Center

The West Lafayette campus is being asked to weigh in on new names being proposed for Purdue's renovated Recreational Sports Center, opening in fall 2012. To complete a short survey, indicate a name preference and share feedback, go to https://bit.ly/eqGIuZ.

ITaP showcasing SharePoint 2010 throughout spring

ITaP is offering two-hour showcases highlighting new and changed features in SharePoint 2010 beginning today (March 11) and through the spring. These "What's New in SharePoint 2010?" sessions are intended for Purdue faculty and staff who have experience working in SharePoint 2007. For those new to SharePoint 2010, two-day hands-on workshops, "Using SharePoint Efficiently," will be available on March 22-23 and April 5-6. Read more...

BoilerWeb 2011 registration now open

Registration is now open for the BoilerWeb 2011 conference, which will focus on innovative uses of Web technology at Purdue. The free, all-day event will take place on April 7 in Stewart Center and is open to anyone within the Purdue system. Read more...

Campus services adjusting hours for spring break

The Recreational Sports Center, Purdue University Libraries and Purdue Memorial Union are among campus services and offices scheduling reduced hours of operation during spring break. Read more...

Purdue Today schedule for spring break

Purdue Today will reduce its publishing schedule during spring break. It will be published Monday (March 14) and Thursday (March 17). Purdue Today will resume daily publication on March 21.

CSSAC to offer trip to Chicago zoo

The Purdue Employees Activity Program, a subcommittee of the Clerical and Service Staff Advisory Committee, is sponsoring a May 21 bus trip to Lincoln Park Zoo and Conservatory in Chicago. Read more...

Research News & Special Reports

Purdue receives $2.7 million grant to study patient-physician communication

Purdue has received a five-year, $2.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study patient and physician communication to improve interactions during physician visits and empower patients to participate actively in their care. Read more...

General News

Purdue launches educational technology master's program online

Purdue's College of Education is offering a new online master's degree program focused on learning design and technology. Read more...

Extension expert: Home must be dry for repairs after floods

Flooding this month in Indiana serves as a reminder that homeowners will have a better chance of avoiding mold and its potential health problems if they make sure that wood and other materials are dry enough for repairs, a Purdue Extension disaster specialist says. Read more...

Purdue places fraternity on suspension for violations

Purdue officials on Thursday (March 10) announced that a campus fraternity has been suspended for violating University regulations. Read more...

Purdue Sports

Men's basketball to tangle with Spartans in tourney

The Boilermakers will face Michigan State at 6:30 p.m. today in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament. The game will be carried on Big Ten Network television and the Purdue Sports Network radio (locally, WSHP 95.7 FM).

10 days remain to support Moore in senior award daily voting

E'Twaun Moore of Purdue is one of 10 finalists for the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award for men's basketball. Online voting is open through March 20, and one vote per day is allowed. Vote here.

Purdue's five entrants see brackets for 2011 NCAA Wrestling Championships

The NCAA committee has announced the preliminary brackets for the 2011 NCAA Wrestling Championships, set for March 17-19 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Read more...

For the latest information on Purdue Sports, go to www.purduesports.com.

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• Van Cliburn gold medalist to perform March 31 at Purdue