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Purdue Profiles:
Gerald Krockover

Traveling across the country and world for frequent conferences and meetings doesn't stop Gerald Krockover from having dinner with students at Owen Hall nearly every week. Krockover, professor of earth and atmospheric science education, is part of Purdue's Faculty Fellow Program. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

Position review summary now posted

The IT Position Review Summary Report was not available as mentioned in Thursday’s article “IT position review complete, report submitted.” It is now posted on Purdue CIO website and can be found at www.purdue.edu/cio.

Research News & Special Reports

Prof: Universities, students can benefit from focusing on needs of grieving students

College students deal with the death of family members more often than believed, and faculty and staff need to be aware of the special support these young adults need, says a Purdue professor who studies grief. Read more...

* Purdue adopts rare academic leave policy for grieving students

Study shows how discrimination hurts: Lack of fair treatment leads to obesity issues

People, especially men, who feel any kind of discrimination are likely to see their waistlines expand, according to research from Purdue. Read more...

Book addresses changing climate's influence on weeds

A Purdue scientist's new book explores the interaction between a changing climate and weeds and the steps that might be needed to address new weed problems. Read more...

General News

Soy-based denture adhesive, wound-care startups claim top prizes at Purdue elevator pitch competition

A soy-based denture adhesive developer and a wound-care startup delivered the top pitches Friday (April 8), claiming $1,000 each during the fifth annual Purdue University Elevator Pitch Competition. Read more...

LSAMP program to teach high schoolers about STEM fields

The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation program today (April 12) is providing a learning opportunity about the importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) for 25 ninth- and 10th-grade students from Lew Wallace STEM Academy High School in Gary. Read more...

People

College of Agriculture honors top students, faculty, staff

Purdue's College of Agriculture has honored its top students, faculty and staff for the 2010-11 academic year. Read more...

Purdue Sports

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Events

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

• News journalist Anne Ryder to share personal story

• 50-year professor to be honored with retirement celebration

• Purdue's Grand Alternative to offer substance-free entertainment

• Purdue students prepare for end of season shows