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Purdue Profiles:
Brad Duerstock

Combining personal experience with a desire to make a change, Brad Duerstock is taking technological accessibility to the next level at Purdue. As associate professor of engineering practice, he is committed to increasing the presence of assistive technology research at the University and hopes to help develop a specific program and area of study for it on campus. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

President to participate in student forum tonight

President France A. Córdova will participate in an Oct. 4 forum hosted by Purdue Student Government and Purdue Graduate Student Government. Students can attend and/or ask questions in advance. Read more...

WorkLife Programs moves to new campus location

WorkLife Programs has moved to the State Street Office Facility (SSOF) at 1601 W. State St. All services are being provided at the new location, from on-site classes to nutrition consultations. For more information on WorkLife Programs, visit www.purdue.edu/worklife.

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...

"5 Students Who …" music-minded nominations wanted

The December "5 Students Who …" feature will shine the spotlight on students who keep the music alive on Purdue's campus. Faculty and staff are encouraged to nominate students they consider Music Makers. Read more...

Photo gallery:
Green Week

Last week, Purdue celebrated Green Week 2011 with a series of activities around campus. The events, including several lectures, an alternative transportation expo, a sustainable world expo and a Wabash River cleanup, highlighted sustainability issues and Purdue collaborations. A photo gallery featuring Green Week is here.

People

College of Education names distinguished alumni

Purdue's College of Education has named five distinguished alumni for 2011. They will be honored at a ceremony Thursday (Oct. 6) Read more...

General News

Purdue Chemical Engineering celebrating 100 years

Purdue's School of Chemical Engineering is celebrating its 100th anniversary on anniversary Friday and Saturday (Oct. 7-8) with a series of talks and presentations by alumni, researchers, industry experts and entrepreneurs and posters presented by undergraduate and graduate students. Read more...

Purdue receives $1 million federal award for regional development

Purdue's Center for Regional Development has been awarded nearly $1 million over the next five years to foster innovation, technology and entrepreneurship. Read more...

International students volunteer for fall break flood relief

Purdue international students will be helping a community outside the University during fall break. Read more...

Purdue Sports

Hummel named to Wooden Award Preseason Top 50

Purdue senior Robbie Hummel was among the players named to the John R. Wooden Award Preseason Top 50 list on Monday when the Los Angeles Athletic Club released the early front-runners for one of college basketball's most prestigious awards. Read more...

Men's basketball walk-on tryouts set for Oct. 17

The Purdue men's basketball team will hold walk-on tryouts Oct. 17. The tryout will begin at 6 a.m. on Keady Court at Mackey Arena. Read more...

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