In the spotlight

A message from President Córdova

Our campus is back to its regular hum of activity. Classes are in full swing and I am happy to see our students developing their routines. The start of classes represents new beginnings for everyone in the Purdue community. Read more...

Five Students

5 Students Who are
Green Makers

From the farm fields of the Midwest to the forests of Tanzania, they use their education, experience and talents to protect the planet for future generations. Meet five Purdue students whose passion for the environment is contagious -- and inspiring. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

Foundations of Excellence first campus meeting Friday

The task force for Purdue's Foundations of Excellence initiative will meet at 10 a.m.-noon Friday (Sept. 2) in Stewart Center, Room 214. At this opening meeting, faculty, staff and students who are interested in participating on a committee are especially welcome. The initiative is intended to improve first-year education. Read more...

WorkLife Programs course to provide support, advice on living with chronic disease

WorkLife Programs is presenting a six-week program on managing chronic conditions. Read more...

WorkLife Programs: What's coming in next months

WorkLife Programs is announcing its offerings for September and October. A quick overview of what’s available is at www.purdue.edu/hr/pdf/SeptOct2011Offerings.pdf and registration is available by logging in at www.purdue.edu/worklife. The PDF file can be printed or downloaded to keep handy. For questions, call WorkLife Programs at 49-45461.

Research News & Special Reports

Tiny oxygen generators boost effectiveness of anticancer treatment

Researchers have created and tested miniature devices that are implanted in tumors to generate oxygen, boosting the killing power of radiation and chemotherapy. Read more...

Pretreatment, proper harvest time boost ethanol from switchgrass

Adding a pretreatment step would allow producers to get more ethanol from switchgrass harvested in the fall, according to a Purdue study. 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

HHS Study Abroad Fair coming Wednesday

The College of Health and Human Sciences is hosting its Study Abroad Fair at 4:30-7 p.m. Wednesday (Sept. 7) in the HTM Cafe in Stone Hall. Read more...

Purdue Agriculture team wins national WeedOlympics

Purdue weed science graduate students recently won the inaugural national WeedOlympics in Knoxville, Tenn. Read more...

Economist: Short corn supply to force reduced consumption

With the 2011 corn crop not likely big enough to meet demand and as prices continue to rise, livestock producers soon might be facing a critical decision: whether they should reduce their use of corn for feed. Read more...

Purdue Sports

Popular Boiler Bridge Walk returning

The hugely popular Boiler Bridge Walk returns for the 2011 football season, with the first one set for Friday. Read more...

Students to boiler up under the arch before the game

Purdue students are invited to the 12th Boiler Campus Tailgate Saturday (Sept. 3) under the Purdue "Gateway to the Future" arch at Stadium Avenue and University Street. Read more...

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

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