November 11, 2011
In the spotlight
Game Starters:
Rachel Clark
Before the team takes the field and the referee calls for kickoff, Purdue staff members play their part in making football games successful. Each Friday before a home game, as Ross-Ade Stadium waits to come alive with cheering Boilermakers, a staff member who is integral to game day will be featured in Purdue Today's Game Starters series. This week's Game Starter is Rachel Clark, sports dietitian for Purdue Athletics and continuing lecturer for the Department of Nutrition Science.
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* The Boiler Bridge Walk will start at 5:40 p.m. today (Nov. 11) at the fountain on the West Lafayette side of the John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge. Read more...
* Cheer on Purdue students as they compete with their Ohio State counterparts at the Boiler-Buckeye Bonanza at 9 p.m. today (Nov. 11) in Purdue Memorial Union. Read more...
* The Purdue football team takes on Ohio State at noon Saturday (Nov. 12). Ticket information is at www.purduesports.com.
* Before the game, Purdue Bands & Orchestras will present the "Thrill on the Hill" at 10 a.m. at Slayter Center.
Featured News for Employees
Variety of resources can help employees through benefits open enrollment
Human Resources and the companies that administer Purdue's benefits offer a number of tools and resources to help employees understand their benefit options and make solid choices for 2012. Read more...
Today's benefit enrollment events
Flexible spending accounts presentations will be held at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. today (Nov. 11) at Stewart Center, Room 314. For a schedule of remaining live sessions and additional help during benefits open enrollment, visit the open enrollment home page at www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/enroll.html. Open enrollment ends at midnight on Nov. 24.
Road to Retirement offered for employees age 55 and older
Human Resources invites benefits-eligible employees age 55 and older to the Road to Retirement program on Wednesday (Nov. 16). Read more...
Mortar Board seeking nominations for annual leadership conference
Mortar Board is asking for help in encouraging active and budding campus leaders to achieve their potential with a nomination to attend this year’s Mortar Board Leadership Conference. Read more...
Veterans Day tribute set for today at Union
The Purdue Student Union Board will present its Veterans Day Tribute at 11 a.m. today (Nov. 11) in Purdue Memorial Union's Great Hall. The tribute will include presentation of the colors by the Tri-service Color Guard, the Pledge of Allegiance, the national anthem and songs sung by the Purduettes, three speeches by local veterans, a table of remembrance, a moment of silence, and three memorial volleys to end the event. Read more...
Research News & Special Reports
E-commerce fueling pollution, but hybrid trucks could cut emissions
E-commerce holiday shopping might contribute to air pollution due to increased trucking, but perfecting hybrid trucks could help control emissions and cut fuel consumption in half. Read more...
General News
Purdue discovery in broadband communications highlighted in 2011 Better World Report
A Purdue discovery that improves broadband communications is featured as one of 23 real-world technologies in the 2011 Better World Report, an annual publication that highlights patented university discoveries that directly impact the quality of life for people around the world. Read more...
Biotechnology company that detects, monitors cancer joins Purdue Research Park
A company whose laboratory test may be able to detect cancer earlier than other methods and monitor its progression or relapse has become a tenant in the Purdue Research Park. Read more...
Count your blessings? Thanksgiving dinner more expensive
Americans talking turkey this Thanksgiving might say some not-so-grateful words about the price. Read more...
Firefighters collect donations to brighten children's holidays
Firefighters at Purdue have paired up with Big Brothers Big Sisters for the third annual Shop with a Fireman and are involved in three fundraising events Read more...
Purdue Sports
Mackey celebration
Boilermaker All-Access takes a look at the additions to the Mackey Complex that will affect all 18 varsity teams in its new Beyond Basketball video.
* Mackey Celebration Week details.
* Open houses are scheduled for Nov. 14, 15 and 16.
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Holland, Wright named Academic All-District
Purdue football's Joe Holland and Crosby Wright have earned Capital One Academic All-District V honors, the Collegiate Sports Information Directors of America has announced. Read more...
Purdue volleyball's Turner named Academic All-District
Junior outside hitter Ariel Turner added another honor to her already impressive resumé, garnering Academic All-District V accolades on Thursday. Read more...
For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.
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