June 2, 2011
In the spotlight
A message from President Córdova
Purdue's campus has grown quiet again since we said good-bye last month to most of our students and many faculty who headed out for summer adventures near and far. Among those we bade farewell were nearly 9,000 outstanding students who received diplomas during commencement ceremonies around the state. Read more...
5 Students Who are Innovation Makers
Devising smartphone apps. Writing code. Applying theory. What do these things have in common? For five Purdue students, they are essential elements used to create mobile apps that will fight crime, educate students and fascinate users. Meet five students who make the world a better -- and more mobile -- place through innovative uses of technology.
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Featured News for Employees
Annual PERF statements coming in June
Staff covered by the Public Employees' Retirement Fund (PERF) will receive their annual member statements in June. PERF will mail the statement to the member's home address. Read more...
Everyday Wellness:
Back to basics
Back pain is a main cause of work absences, but changing a few habits can make a big difference to your chances of being laid low with a bad back. Purdue can help with information and classes. Read more...
Cornell academic leaders to speak on public/private issues
Two top academic officials of Cornell University will speak June 9 at Purdue on "The Public Interest in Private Universities: Lessons from Cornell." Read more...
ITaP releases latest version of Microsoft instant messaging
ITaP is migrating instant messaging users (Microsoft Communicator) to Microsoft Lync 2010 in June. If users do not currently have Microsoft Communicator but have an Exchange mailbox on the Purdue Exchange servers, Lync will be activated and available for their use as well.
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Year-end deadlines approaching for procurement of items
Procurement Services reminds University staff of several year-end deadlines that affect purchasing. 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...
Research News & Special Reports
Climate change allows invasive weed to outcompete local species
Yellow starthistle already causes millions of dollars in damage to pastures in western states each year, and as climate changes, land managers can expect the problem with that weed and others to escalate. Read more...
Researchers in various studies looking for participants
Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. Read more...
General News
Purdue Executive Committee approves tuition plan, operating budget
The Executive Committee of the Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (May 27) approved tuition and fee rates for the next two academic years and a conceptual general fund operating budget for the current fiscal year. Read more...
Purdue partners with Ivy Tech to engage undergrads in summer research
A Purdue summer program that pairs historically underrepresented minority undergraduates with professors to conduct research is expanding to include Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette students interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Read more...
Purdue Rube Goldberg machine shatters world record
Purdue students shattered the Guinness World Record for the largest Rube Goldberg machine ever with a 244-step juggernaut that destroys the planet several times over before restoring hope by watering and growing a flower. Read more...
20 high school students to participate in USA Biology Olympiad National Finals
For the second consecutive year, top high school students will travel to Purdue to participate June 5-17 in the ninth annual USA Biology Olympiad National Finals, sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Education. Read more...
People
Five recognized as 'Outstanding' Purdue Calumet employees
Five people have been named Purdue University Calumet’s outstanding employees for the 2010-11 fiscal year. Read more...
Appointments, honors and activities
Here is a list of recent appointments and honors for faculty, staff and students. Read more...
Purdue Sports
Purdue sports recap
* Purdue golfers named to PING All-Region Team
* Six qualify for NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
Big Ten Network announces changes
The Big Ten Network announced on Tuesday a re-branding of the network as BTN, and accompanying new logo and web domain of BTN.com. Read more...
For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.
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