In the spotlight

Purdue United Way Campaign surges
toward goal

Purdue's 2011 United Way Campaign is making a final push to reach its $740,000 goal with just 16 workdays left until all pledge cards should be returned.

"The University has already raised $624,609," says Al Diaz, 2011 Purdue United Way chair and executive vice president for business and finance, treasurer. "Every dollar people donate immediately helps the United Way of Greater Lafayette reach the community goal of $4.6 million. Every donation goes directly to residents who rely on one of the United Way's 23 participating organizations. We're at 84.5 percent of our goal, and hope to be at 90 percent by the middle of next week." Read more...

Featured News for Employees

President's Forum to focus on student success

Faculty and staff are invited to attend a President's Forum from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday (Oct. 25) in the South Ballroom, Purdue Memorial Union. The forum will feature remarks by President France A. Córdova and a presentation on student success by Dale Whittaker, vice provost for undergraduate academic affairs. A live webcast of the forum will be available at mms://video1.itap.purdue.edu/PresidentsForum.

CSSAC to gather input on presidential search at forums

The Clerical and Service Staff Advisory Committee will hold three open forums to gather feedback about the desired qualities of a new president. Read more...

* Students can offer input on presidential search at forums

Voluntary benefits fair today

Refreshments and giveaways await at the voluntary benefits fair being hosted today by the companies participating in Purdue voluntary benefits program. The fair will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the East and West Faculty Lounges of Purdue Memorial Union. Read more...

APSAC, CSSAC hold joint meeting

Members of APSAC and CSSAC discussed four issues -- knowledge of benefits, supporting participation in and raising awareness on campus of the two groups, doing more with less, and civility in the workplace -- on Oct. 11 during their third annual joint meeting. Read more...

Clicking links in emails and instant messages can lead to computer viruses, identity theft

That link in your email, even if you cut and paste it into your Web browser, may not be taking you where you planned to go. In fact, it may have you headed for trouble. In celebration of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, ITaP is offering information about email phishing scams and how to avoid becoming a victim. Read more...

Research News & Special Reports

New models to aid hurricane evacuation planning

Researchers are developing detailed models to predict how populations behave during hurricane evacuations to better plan for the disasters. Read more...

NSF grant to create new resource to accelerate 'STEM' innovations

Four universities are creating an interactive Web platform that will provide a new way for people working on improving "STEM" research to synthesize knowledge produced through National Science Foundation investments. Read more...

Homecoming 2011

Scavenger hunt inviting daily search for Purdue Pete

Homecoming 2011 brings the chance to hunt for Purdue Pete as part of a virtual scavenger hunt. Prizes will be awarded daily, and the contestant who answers the most questions correctly during the week will win the grand prize -- four tickets for the Iowa game on Nov. 19. To participate, visit www.purdue.edu/homecoming.

More Homecoming activities

* The Purdue football team takes on Illinois at noon Saturday (Oct. 22). Ticket information is at www.purduesports.com. Game notes are available here.

* Enjoy a pep rally and the Boilermaker Night Train Parade on Friday, and the Celebration on the Mall on Saturday. Details are here.

Purdue Sports

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

Events

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

• Science on Tap to highlight research on military families