Purdue basketball

Purdue women head to NCAA second round with win over Kansas State

Brittany Rayburn scored 21 points and ninth-seeded Purdue moved into the second round of the NCAA Tournament with a 53-45 win over Kansas State on Sunday. The Boilermakers advance to play the tournament's top seed, Connecticut, at 7 p.m. ET Tuesday. Read more...

Purdue men fall to VCU in NCAA Tournament, 94-76

The Purdue men’s basketball team lost to Virginia Commonwealth 94-76 on Sunday in the NCAA Tournament. The Boilermakers finished a strong 2010-11 season with a 26-8 record. Read more...

* Photo gallery of the men's basketball team in Chicago

In the spotlight

Purdue expertise sought out to provide context, understanding in wake of Japan crisis

As implications from the Japan earthquake continue to unfold, Purdue faculty and staff are working with national and international media to enhance the public's understanding of the tragic events. In reporting the developments, media such as ABC News, FOX News, CNBC and USA Today have sought Purdue's expertise in various areas, including concerns about nuclear power and radiation, economic impacts, and social concerns as Japan faces the prospect of rebuilding. In the photo, Jere Jenkins (left), director of Purdue's Radiation Laboratories, is interviewed for "Hardball with Chris Matthews." Read more...

How you can help

* Student's artwork draws attention for Japan disaster relief

* Organizations involved in relief efforts

Featured News for Employees

Spring dates available for annual wellness screenings

Appointments are now available on the West Lafayette campus for wellness screenings with the School of Nursing. Read more...

Workshop to provide ideas for integrating the 2011-12 Common Reading selection

The Common Reading Program Committee, in cooperation with the Center for Instructional Excellence, is offering a workshop for faculty, staff and graduate students to generate ideas for integrating the 2011-12 Common Reading selection, Rebecca Skloot’s "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," into next year's courses and programs. Read more...

Workshop to focus on case studies in service-learning

The 2010 Community of Service-Learning Faculty Fellows will present a workshop on case studies in service-learning on March 23. 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

Military Family Research Institute visits Grissom Air Reserve Base

Staff and students working with Purdue's Military Family Research Institute gained valuable insights and took away some exciting memories after visiting Grissom Air Reserve Base on Wednesday to participate in a civic leader flight and base tour. Read more...

Krannert students win international business competition

A team of four students from Krannert School of Management won first place at Rubicon 2011, an international case competition for business students. Read more...

Nominations sought for Women in Agriculture Awards

Purdue Extension is accepting nominations for the 2011 Women in Agriculture Awards. Read more...

Volunteer corn reduces yield in corn and soybean crops

Volunteer corn has proven to be more than just a nuisance, with major yield reductions to both corn and soybean crops, said Purdue Extension weed scientist Bill Johnson. Read more...

Nearly Naked Mile seeks to donate clothes to those in need

Purdue students and the public will have the opportunity to give those in need the clothes off their backs -- literally -- during the fourth annual Nearly Naked Mile. 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

Hamilton breaks school record in the mile with 11th-place finish at NCAAs

Purdue's Caitlin Hamilton broke her own school record in the 1,650 freestyle while finishing 11th overall, highlighting the final day of the NCAA Championships for Purdue women's swimming and diving. Read more...

Wrestling finishes with nine points at NCAA Championships

The Purdue wrestling team finished the 2011 NCAA Championships with nine team points on Friday night. Read more...

Football season tickets available for purchase

Purdue football season tickets for 2011 are on sale. This season's home schedule features seven games, including key matchups against intrastate rival Notre Dame and 2010 Big Ten Conference co-champion Ohio State. Read more...

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

Events

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

• Liberal Arts series on diversity presenting lecture today

• Military officials to meet at Purdue for technology summit

• Purdue Libraries to celebrate 100-year anniversary of the Clore Act

• Premier percussionist to bring Banquet of the Spirits to Purdue