In the spotlight

A message from President Córdova

Autumn on our beautiful campus is full of color and activity -- students are immersed in their studies, clubs and social events; alumni are returning for football, Homecoming and other special moments. Read more...

Five Students

5 Students Who are
Path Makers

First to lead. First to explore new horizons. First to pave the path. Meet five Purdue students who are resolute in their pursuit of a road less traveled -- and a future with endless possibilities. Be inspired by the stories of these first-generation college students. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

Training on accessible PDFs coming soon

The Office of the Vice President for Ethics and Compliance is offering training on creating accessible PDFs in collaboration with the Office of Institutional Equity and the Web Accessibilty Committee. Terrill Thompson, a Purdue alumnus and a nationally recognized trainer in the area of web accessibility, will provide the training. Read more...

WorkLife offerings to focus on prevention, nutrition and family relationships

Checking out the WorkLife Programs classes coming up in the next few weeks, then registering and attending, can lead to some valuable information for one's total well-being. Read more...

WorkLife to host series on middle stage Alzheimer's

The 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...

Fidelity offering two more workshops this week

Fidelity has announced two additional workshops for Purdue faculty and staff during the first week of October. Advance registration is not required. Read more...

CSSAC chocolate, wine trip accepting participants

The Purdue Employees Activity Program, a subcommittee of the Clerical and Service Staff Advisory Committee, is sponsoring an Oct. 22 chocolate and wine-tasting tour. The trip is open to all Purdue staff, faculty, family and friends. 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

Purdue takes second in solar home competition

Purdue finished second in the Solar Decathlon 2011, a solar house competition in Washington, D.C., sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy. Read more...

Negishi to keynote Purdue Nobel Celebration Symposium, receive state recognition

On the day some of this year's Nobel Prize winners are announced, Nobel laureate Ei-ichi Negishi will receive state recognition and discuss the power of chemistry to shape a sustainable world during the keynote event of the Purdue University Nobel Celebration Symposium. Read more...

Purdue Sports

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

Events

• This week's events
• Events for the next four weeks

• Grammy-winning string and jug band to perform Oct. 20