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Gaga and Negishi? President's speech takes grads from concert halls to Nobel Prize

President France A. Córdova on Friday (May 13) urged new graduates to use what they've learned during their "Purdue experience" in whatever they do in life. Córdova addressed candidates during commencement ceremonies at the Elliott Hall of Music. More than 6,600 students were candidates to receive degrees in five weekend ceremonies at the West Lafayette campus. Read more...

* Purdue's commencement website, featuring speeches from President Córdova and alumnus Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, student responses, a photo gallery, video and more

Featured News for Employees

APSAC seeking feedback through online survey

The Administrative and Professional Staff Advisory Committee is asking A/P staff to fill out a short online survey intended to gauge the group's effectiveness in communicating with constituents and meeting constituents' needs. The survey, which will be available through 5 p.m. Friday (May 20), can be found at https://purdue.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_cXSoRJVL1ewvXso.

Faculty, staff invited to Spring Fling on Thursday

Spring Fling, the annual appreciation event for faculty, staff, graduate student staff and retirees, is set for 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday (May 19) at and around Memorial Mall. Read more...

New session of Weight Watchers at Work to begin today

WorkLife Programs is offering a new session of Weight Watchers at Work, to be held from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. on Mondays in Stewart Center, Room 320, beginning today and running through Aug. 15. Read more...

WorkLife Programs providing financial services, classes to employees

Through a partnership between Human Resources WorkLife Programs and Purdue Federal Credit Union, all employees have access to free, confidential credit counseling services. Read more...

Purdue Today special Board of Trustees issue

A special Board of Trustees issue of Purdue Today will be sent Tuesday (May 17) at the conclusion of the board's scheduled meeting. The agenda for the meeting is available on the Board of Trustees website.

Finalists for director of sustainability to make presentations at open forums

All members of the Purdue community are invited to attend upcoming open forum presentations by finalists for the position of director of sustainability. The open forums will be held at 9:30-10:45 a.m. Wednesday (May 18) and Friday (May 20) in Stewart Center, Room 202. Read more...

Deadline approaching for Community Spirit Award nominations

The Administrative and Professional Staff Advisory Committee and the Clerical and Service Staff Advisory Committee will accept nominations for the Community Spirit Award through May 31. The Community Spirit Award will be given annually to an A/P or C/S staff member who sets a high standard for service, encourages a sustained commitment to civic participation and inspires others to make service a central part of their lives. Read more...

Update: Traffic, parking disruptions

Here are notes on some current and upcoming disruptions on the West Lafayette campus. 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

Purdue partners with HVM Racing for technology advancement

Purdue and HVM Racing announced a strategic partnership during Saturday's (May 14) opening-day festivities at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Read more...

Mobile apps for classrooms receive Mira Award for education

Social media technologies for classrooms developed by Purdue have won the 2011 TechPoint Mira Award for Educational Contribution to Technology by a department, program or team. Read more...

Purdue-led C3Bio video in running for DOE People's Choice Award

A bioenergy research initiative led by Purdue has released a video that highlights its efforts to advance how liquid fuels and high-value bioproducts are made from non-food plant biomass. Read more...

Youth with disabilities can swim, play at summer program

Youth with disabilities can participate in a five-session Pete's Pals program that offers community-based aquatic and motor therapy sessions. Read more...

Climatologists: Weather pattern is changing for the better

After an April that brought record rainfall to much of Indiana and Ohio, climatologists agree the weather pattern is improving – a welcome change for farmers in both states. Read more...

Swipe Out Starvation campaign helps fight, raise awareness of hunger

An outreach program that began with a vision by Purdue students involved in a campus ministry is helping in the local community and afar, and is likely to grow. Read more...

Purdue Sports

Men finish eighth, women ninth at Big Ten Outdoor Track and Field Championships

The Purdue men's and women's track and field teams wrapped up competition at the 2011 Big Ten Outdoor Track and Field Championships as the men finished eighth with 54 points and the women were ninth with 56 points. Read more...

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

Events

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

• Purdue Science on Tap to feature talk on the ethical dilemmas of pharmaceutical research

• Webinar to look at outsourcing and the labor market