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Purdue alumni celebrate with Southwest, the airline they helped launch

When Southwest Airlines celebrated its 40th birthday this year, Purdue alumni had reason to be proud. Boilermakers were there since the airline's inception. Of Southwest's original 22 active pilots, 16 had a Purdue affiliation and one flew its inaugural flight. Purdue Alumnus magazine highlights a piece of Purdue history in its November/December issue. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

Benefits enrollment help available in Freehafer Hall through Nov. 23

Following three weeks of presentations and walk-in labs across the West Lafayette campus, benefits open enrollment assistance now moves to the Business Services Training Room (BSTR) in Freehafer Hall. Employees may walk in for help between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. or may call ahead for an appointment. Enrollment service will be available through 5 p.m. on Nov. 23. Read more...

Retirement recognition luncheons scheduled for December

Retirement recognition luncheons will be held in December for employees in the Office of the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost and the Office of the Executive Vice President for Business and Finance, Treasurer. The luncheons will honor employees who retired July 1, 2010, through June 30, 2011. Read more...

Deadline extended for Community Activity Recognition Awards nominations

Faculty and staff are invited to nominate students and student organizations for the Community Activity Recognition Awards, sponsored by Greater Lafayette Commerce. The deadline has been extended to Nov. 21. Read more...

General News

Latino and immigrant populations play key role in 2012 election

The real play for the Latino vote will continue to grow stronger as campaigning for the general election begins, says a Purdue political scientist. Read more...

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