In the spotlight

Professor helps to provide early detection of infant hearing loss

You may have seen it dramatized in a movie with a yesteryear setting. A parent becomes aware of a child's hearing loss when a toddler appears oblivious to the sounds of banging pots and pans in a kitchen. Today, however, Jennifer Simpson, clinical associate professor in speech, language, and hearing sciences, can make that diagnosis in infants as young as 3 or 4 weeks old. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

Purdue community invited to Council for Manager Development presentations

The 2011 Council for Manager Development graduating class is scheduled to present results of its project work from 10 to noon April 14 in Stewart Center, Fowler Hall. Read more...

Global Policy Research Institute conference available through webcast

The Global Policy Research Institute's first Grand Challenge conference will be held today. A live webcast is available at mms://video1.itap.purdue.edu/GPRI. The conference, "Policy Research for a Changing World," will focus on topics including sustainability, natural disasters and security issues. Read more...

WorkLife program to offer assistance with managing diabetes

A new session of a popular program focused on managing diabetes is starting soon. Karen Hosterman-Sabel, a WorkLife Programs registered dietitian, will facilitate. Read more...

Group online subscription now available to 'The Teaching Professor'

Faculty and staff have free access to "The Teaching Professor" newsletter through a group online subscription purchased by the Center for Instructional Excellence. Read more...

Purdue obituaries

A list of obituaries of recent and retired Purdue faculty and staff is available as a PDF file here.

Research News & Special Reports

Drought-exposed leaves adversely affect soil nutrients, study shows

Chemical changes in tree leaves subjected to warmer, drier conditions that could result from climate change may reduce the availability of soil nutrients, according to a Purdue study. Read more...

General News

Purdue police investigating series of thefts from fraternities

Purdue police are investigating reported thefts during which cash and two laptop computers were taken from two fraternity houses. Read more...

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Events

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

• Final lineup set for Purdue's 5th annual elevator pitch competition

• Purdue students to showcase musical talents Thursday to benefit local cause