In the spotlight

Interactive apps help agronomy students learn about feeding the world

Agronomy professor Lori Unruh Snyder is enthusiastic about how her Purdue crop science students are learning the intricacies of food supply and sustainable agriculture -- in part by using engaging game and simulation technology she developed with ITaP. CropView and iFarm help first-year students better learn introductory crop science course content. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

Presentations to offer insight into 2012 Purdue medical plan possibilities

Faculty and staff can learn more about factors influencing medical plan decisions for 2012 at presentations being offered by Human Resources. The presentations also will cover components of each current medical plan’s design, plus tips for being a good health care consumer. Read more...

Faculty, staff must report outside activities, financial interests

Faculty and staff are reminded that they are required to report outside activities and financial interests in accordance with University policy. The policies on Individual Financial Conflicts of Interest (X.2.3) and Conflicts of Commitment and Reportable Outside Activities (X.2.4) have been updated in order to comply with changing regulatory requirements and to provide detailed definitions, responsibilities and procedures. Read more...

Update: Traffic, parking disruptions

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

Reminder: Submitting items for Purdue Today

Purdue Today, the University's daily email newsletter, provides timely and valuable news of Purdue to faculty and staff. 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.

People

Appointments, honors and activities

Here is a list of recent appointments and honors for faculty, staff and students. Read more...

General News

2011 Sears Lecture Series announced

The 2011 Sears Lecture Series at Purdue will feature four public lectures that focus on the theme "Change and Challenges in Global Politics." The series is sponsored by the Department of Political Science. Read more...

Band to march in Ireland in 2013 St. Patrick's Day Parade

The Purdue "All-American" Marching Band will march in March 2013 in one of Europe's most celebrated parades, the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin, Ireland. Read more...

Registration open for GERI Super Saturday program

The Gifted Education Resource Institute (GERI) invites academically, creatively and artistically gifted and talented students age 4 through grade eight to register for the fall session of its Super Saturday program. Read more...

Survey: Indiana farmland values reach new heights

Indiana farmland values have hit an all-time high after jumping an average of 24 percent from 2010 -- a rate of increase not seen since 1977, a Purdue survey finds. Read more...

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