In the spotlight

Environmental Awareness Committee reduces Vet School energy consumption

A series of easily achievable steps, including posting signs, has helped knock 12 percent off electricity usage in the School of Veterinary Medicine's Lynn Hall. The Environmental Awareness Committee, which consists of faculty, staff and students, was formed in 2010 with the intent of promoting conservation efforts in Lynn Hall, the school's main academic building. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

Reminder: Benefits enrollment

Have you completed your benefits enrollment? Information about 2012 medical plans and enrollment resources is available at www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/enroll.html. Open enrollment ends at midnight Thursday (Nov. 24).

CoursEval now available to students through mobile devices

Purdue's summative instructor course evaluations system, CoursEval, is now accessible from mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Instructors who wish to allot class time for evaluation completion can do so if students have appropriate mobile devices. Read more...

Final wellness screenings of semester available in Johnson and Ross

Four dates remain for wellness screening appointments with the School of Nursing. Read more...

Registration open for recognition luncheon

Information for the clerical and service staff recognition luncheon on Dec. 6 -- including how faculty, staff and others can show appreciation for an honoree by attending -- is at www.conf.purdue.edu/cslunch. A listing of honorees is also available on the site. Read more...

Pcard accepted at local Sam’s Club for University purchases

University Food Stores has negotiated a procurement method that allows Purdue’s West Lafayette campus personnel to shop for departmental and University needs at Sam’s Club in Lafayette. Read more...

Purdue Today schedule for Thanksgiving break

Purdue Today will reduce its publishing schedule this week. It will be published today and Tuesday (Nov. 21-22) and then will resume daily publication on Nov. 28.

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.

General News

Purdue Libraries to extend hours as students prep for finals

Purdue University Libraries will extend hours at three facilities to help students prepare for final exams. Read more...

Purdue visitor center offers holiday photo opportunity

A Boilermaker-themed scene will be available for holiday photos at the Visitor Information Center again this year. Read more...

People

Appointments, honors and activities

Here is a list of recent appointments and honors for faculty, staff and students. Read more...

Purdue Sports

Update: Purdue baseball's Alexander Field

Boilermaker All-Access takes a look at Alexander Field, the new home for the Boilermaker baseball team, as work continues on the facility. The video is available here.

Tickets available for Crossroads Classic, Western Michigan game

Various ticket options remain to see Purdue men's basketball at the inaugural Close the Gap Crossroads Classic on Dec. 17 at Conseco Fieldhouse and at the 5-hour Energy Puerto Rico Tip-Off game against Western Michigan on Nov. 23 at Mackey Arena. Read more...

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

Events

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

• Presidential historian to speak at Purdue

• Discovery Lecture will feature leadership talk by Procter & Gamble CEO

Sites of interest

• Momentum Makers
• Difference Makers
• 5 Students Who ...