In the spotlight

Celebrating 125 years
of Purdue Bands

Purdue Bands and Orchestras is celebrating its past, present, and future during Homecoming with the release of a book that tells stories of the young men, women, and directors whose music is at the heart of the University. Titled "Heartbeat of the University: 125 Years of Purdue Bands," the book traces the history of Purdue’s Department of Bands from its humble origins as a drum unit for the student army training corps to the 2010 appearance of the "All-American" Marching Band as leader of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. Purdue Alumnus magazine highlights the book and the department's history in its September/October issue. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

Presentations on voluntary benefits begin Tuesday

Faculty and staff have numerous opportunities this week to learn more about Purdue's lineup of voluntary benefits. Participating companies are offering information sessions Tuesday and Thursday, and hosting a voluntary benefits fair from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday. Read more...

Employee Assistance services available

Benefits-eligible employees have access to free, on-site counseling and referral services through WorkLife Programs Employee Assistance. Read more...

WorkLife offerings to focus on nutrition, stress management and finances

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...

Boiler Volunteer Network collecting donations for food bank

The Boiler Volunteer Network is sponsoring the 11th Annual Fall Harvest Food Drive, which runs through Nov. 19. All food items benefit Food Finders Food Bank. Read more...

SharePoint users and developers group to meet Thursday

The cross-campus SharePoint users and developers group (SPUD) will meet from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday (Oct. 20) in Lawson Computer Science Building, Room 1142. Presenter Rhonda Kerr will discuss audience targeting, hiding site actions and formatting links, among other topics. Question-and-answer sessions for users and developers will follow the meeting. Read more...

Tell your students: RA application period open

University Residences is asking for all faculty and staff to encourage student leaders to apply by Nov. 14 for the resident assistant position for 2012-13. 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.