In the spotlight

Fans, athletes answer the question 'Are You a Boilermaker?'

As the 2011 season approaches, Purdue Football is showing the world how loyal its fans are with its "Are You a Boilermaker?" campaign, which features Boilermaker fans and athletes sharing their responses to the question. Video spots featuring fans and athletes have been posted to the Purdue Sports website at www.purduesports.com, and more videos will be revealed over the next four to six weeks. The site also features fans' written responses. Read more ...

Featured News for Employees

Savaiano appointed interim dean of new Honors College

Dennis Savaiano, associate provost and professor of nutrition science, has been named interim dean of Purdue's new Honors College. Read more...

New Web-based tool available for disclosure of individual financial interests related to sponsored projects

The recently updated University policy on Individual Financial Conflicts of Interest (X.2.3) requires that investigators participating in sponsored projects disclose any significant financial interests that may present an actual or potential conflict of interest in relationship to externally sponsored projects. Read more...

Employee Assistance services available

Benefits-eligible employees have access to free, on-site counseling and referral services through WorkLife Programs Employee Assistance. Read more...

Equal Access/Equal Opportunity briefings scheduled for faculty, staff

The Office of Institutional Equity will hold Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act briefings for faculty and staff in July and August. The next session will be at 3:30 pm. Tuesday (July 26) in Lawson Computer Science Building, Room B134. 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...

* Purdue Today would like to hear about those people whose hard work and commitment contribute to the success of the University as well as make Purdue a wonderful environment within which to work. To submit an item for "Thumbs Up," click here.

General News

Purdue, China's Zhejiang University form joint clean energy research initiative

Purdue and Zhejiang universities, which have collaborated on several projects since 2005, are forming a joint research initiative focusing on advancing clean energy technologies, specifically biomass and coal. Read more...

Purdue introduces official online store

Boilermaker fans both near and far can now purchase their spirit gear whenever and wherever they want with the launch of a new online store. Read more...

Team USA captures 4 gold medals at International Biology Olympiad

Four high school students, representing the United States and selected during a two-week national competition at Purdue, captured gold medals at the International Biology Olympiad. Read more...

'Boiler Bytes 22' premiering Wednesday on BTN

A new installment of a Purdue's news magazine on the Big Ten Network will premiere Wednesday (July 27). 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

Boudia wins silver at FINA World Championships

David Boudia became the first American male in 25 years to win a medal in men's 10-meter at the FINA World Championships when he won the silver medal Sunday evening, the final day of the diving competition. Read more...

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

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