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Collaborations between Physical Facilities and Purdue academics win-win for all

Physical Facilities and Purdue academics build winning partnership

Physical Facilities' tagline says it all -- One vision, one future. Along with serving, developing and maintaining the campus, Physical Facilities is committed to being part of the University's academic mission by supporting faculty, staff and students in study, research and education Read more...

Featured News for Employees

Córdova to participate in Purdue student forum Oct. 4

President France A. Córdova will participate in an Oct. 4 forum hosted by Purdue Student Government and the Purdue Graduate Student Government. Joining Córdova will be Timothy D. Sands, executive vice president for academic affairs and provost, and Al Diaz, executive vice president for business and finance, treasurer. Read more...

Forums with candidates for Office of Institutional Equity directorship

Two candidates for the position of director of the Office of Institutional Equity are scheduled for open forums in the coming days. The forums are announced in a memo from Alysa Christmas Rollock, vice president for ethics and compliance. Memo

Reminder: Core Curriculum Open Forum today

The Core Curriculum Committee will hold a forum at 4-5 p.m. today (Sept. 21) in Pfendler Hall's Deans Auditorium (Room 241) open to faculty, students and any individual interested in learning more about Purdue's proposed core curriculum. Following a report on the proposed core curriculum, attendees will be invited to ask questions and/or provide feedback. A related document is here.

Research News & Special Reports

New 'core wall' may speed skyscraper construction

Researchers are perfecting a new technique that could speed construction of skyscrapers while also providing enough stiffness and strength to withstand earthquakes and forces from high winds. Read more...

People

Director of procurement services appointed

Philip O'Keeffe has been named director of procurement services effective Monday (Sept. 26). Procurement Services recently was reorganized to support ongoing strategic sourcing efforts as a result of the Sustaining New Synergies initiative. Read more...

General News

Purdue study: Indiana farm accidents claim 23 lives

Twenty-three people died in farm accidents in Indiana in 2010, the fourth consecutive year farm-related deaths totaled at least 20, according to a Purdue study released Tuesday (Sept. 20). Read more...

Cash rents to increase in 2012 with production costs, incomes

The amount farmers pay to rent farmland will be on the rise again in 2012 as Indiana corn and soybean prices generate higher farm incomes. Read more...

High milk prices keep some struggling dairy farms afloat

In a world of increased feed costs, uncooperative weather and problems with forage quality, high milk prices and strong demand are helping some dairy producers make ends meet. Read more...

Purdue Sports

Athletics reaches out to students regarding football tickets

To help alleviate a number of issues regarding student season tickets for football, Purdue Athletics has reached out to the student body via email. Read more...

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

Events

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• Science on Tap to highlight funding research for Third World needs

• Shell Energy Day at Purdue to shine spotlight on oil and natural gas exploration, impacts

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