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September 30, 2011In the spotlight: GREEN WEEK
TODAY: SUSTAINABLE WORLDStudent organizations taking holistic approach to sustainabilityCampus student organizations are promoting sustainability throughout the academic year not only by focusing on environmental sustainability, through minimization of resources and encouraging responsible stewardship, but also by drawing attention to the less traditionally recognized aspects of social and economic sustainability. Read more...
Today's events* Sustainable World Expo will host booths for green-focused businesses, clubs and organizations, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Stadium Mall.* Safe disposal of unwanted medicine drop-off will be available at the Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant booth, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Stadium Mall. * Sustainability resources and a list of Green Week activities
Football Weekend
Game Starter: David Wilson, trademark licensingBefore the team takes the field and the referee calls for kickoff, Purdue staff members play their part in making football games successful. Each Friday before a home game, as Ross-Ade Stadium waits to come alive with cheering Boilermakers, a staff member who is integral to game day will be featured in Purdue Today's Game Starters series. This week's Game Starter is David Wilson, director of trademark licensing in the University's Office of Marketing and Media. Read more...
Featured News for EmployeesStudy proves effectiveness of Weight Watchers; new session begins soonPeople who attended a commercial weight-loss program, Weight Watchers, lost twice as much weight over a year as those who received standard care from their primary care provider, a new randomized, controlled trial shows. Read more...WorkLife to host series on middle stage Alzheimer'sThe second part of the education series conducted by the Alzheimer's Association begins Oct. 11, hosted by WorkLife Programs and designed to provide valuable information to both those who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. Read more...Purdue Today special issueA special Board of Trustees issue of Purdue Today will be sent today (Sept. 30) at the conclusion of the board's scheduled meeting. The agenda for the meeting is available on the Board of Trustees website.PeopleEvangelou to receive early-career presidential awardDemetra C. Evangelou, assistant professor in the School of Engineering Education, will receive a prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). Read more... Joern to receive Spirit of the Land Grant Mission AwardAgronomy professor Brad Joern, who has made a name worldwide as an expert on nutrient management, has been selected to receive Purdue's 2011 Spirit of the Land Grant Mission Award. Read more...General NewsPurdue gets $3.8 million to study, educate on bioenergy cropsPurdue researchers will use a portion of a $25 million grant to determine the potential of grasses as environmentally responsible bioenergy crops and to educate farmers and others about the findings. Read more...Reamer Club to celebrate renovated Boilermaker SpecialThe Purdue Reamer Club will officially celebrate the dedication of the renovated Boilermaker Special at a luncheon ceremony Saturday (Oct. 1) prior to the Purdue-Notre Dame football game. Read more...Purdue SportsFor more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com. |
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