October 20, 2011
In the spotlight
Did You Know?:
Original Heavilon Hall clock installed in Gatewood Wing
The original clock from old Heavilon Hall has been installed in the atrium of the Roger B. Gatewood Wing, just in time for the dedication of the wing on Friday (Oct. 21). Read more...
Purdue to dedicate Gatewood Wing of Mechanical Engineering
Purdue will dedicate the Roger B. Gatewood Wing of Mechanical Engineering on Friday (Oct. 21). Read more...
Featured News for Employees
Benefits open enrollment starts next week; watch for enrollment guide
Employees should watch for the delivery of their Enrollment Reference Guides as open enrollment for 2012 benefits gets under way next week. To enroll, employees will sign on to EBenefits, the online benefits system that was introduced last year. Enrollment ends Nov. 24. Read more...
Everyday Wellness: Fight the flu
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges you to take the following actions to protect yourself and others from influenza (the flu): Take time to get a flu vaccine, take everyday preventive actions to stop the spread of germs and take flu antiviral drugs if your doctor prescribes them. Read more...
Event to provide insight into university Open Access policies
Purdue Libraries, with the sponsorship of the Office of the Provost, Office of the Vice President for Research, Purdue Graduate Student Government, University Libraries Committee and University Senate, is providing an informative session to discuss what an Open Access policy is and why faculty should care. Read more...
Scholarships available for campus child care centers
Scholarship applications are being accepted through Nov. 11 for child care assistance from the Patty Jischke "Kids are the Future" endowment. The fund was established to assist faculty, staff and graduate students with accessing and affording quality University child care. Read more...
People
Purdue engineer to receive top award from President Obama on Friday
Rakesh Agrawal, the Winthrop E. Stone Distinguished Professor in the School of Chemical Engineering, on Friday (Oct. 21) will receive the National Medal of Technology and Innovation from President Barack Obama in a White House ceremony. The ceremony will be carried live by satellite feed and webcast on the White House website at 2 p.m. Read more...
Research News & Special Reports
'Microring' device could aid in future optical technologies
Researchers at Purdue and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have created a device small enough to fit on a computer chip that converts continuous laser light into numerous ultrashort pulses, a technology that might have applications in more advanced sensors, communications systems and laboratory instruments. Read more...
Researchers in various studies looking for participants
Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. Read more...
General News
Purdue, Ivy Tech win grant for new engineering technology program in food supply
The National Science Foundation has awarded Purdue and Ivy Tech Community College nearly $1 million to start a bachelor's degree program concentration focused on food and foodstuff supply chain technology. Read more...
Physical Facilities receives Indiana Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence
Purdue's Physical Facilities Department on Tuesday received the Indiana Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence for recycling and reuse. Read more...
Homecoming 2011
Purdue Homecoming to feature pregame Air Force flyover
Fans heading to Saturday's (Oct. 22) Purdue football game against visiting Illinois will want to be in their seats early and keep their heads up. Read more...
* Ticket information for Saturday's game is at www.purduesports.com. The Purdue football team takes on Illinois at noon Saturday (Oct. 22).
* Purdue football head coach Danny Hope talks about this weekend's game in a video from a recent press conference.
Fifth Boiler Bridge Walk set for Friday
The fifth Boiler Bridge Walk of the 2011 Purdue football season will be held on Friday. The first 40 children age 12 and under to arrive at the Sonya L. Margerum Fountain on the West Lafayette side of the bridge will lead the Boilermakers this week and receive a ticket voucher to Saturday's game against Illinois at Ross-Ade Stadium. Read more...
Purdue Sports
Purdue wrestling season preview
The Purdue wrestling team is set to begin the 98th year of competition in school history, opening practice on Oct. 18 and participating in its first tournament on Nov. 5 at the Eastern Michigan Open. Read more...
Tickets still available for Crossroads Classic
Ticket sales for the inaugural Close the Gap Crossroads Classic in men's basketball are moving briskly, but a variety of ticket options remain through Purdue's Athletic Ticket Office. Read more...
For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.
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Events
• This week's events
• Events for the next four weeks
• Ambassador to speak during global policy series
• State Rep. Ellspermann to give talk for student entrepreneurship capstone program
• Public invited to meet science laureates at town hall forum
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