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Purdue Profiles:
Marcus Hammack

The work Marcus Hammack does has been described as "bridging the hearts of two cultures." As senior immigration counselor and coordinator of the International Friendship program for the Office of International Students and Scholars, he not only helps international students and scholars come to Purdue but also helps them experience life off campus. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

Reminder: Benefits enrollment

It's time to complete 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).

Research News & Special Reports

Thanksgiving in space may one day come with all the trimmings

Future astronauts spending Thanksgiving in space may not have to forgo one of the most traditional parts of the day's feast: fresh sweet potatoes. Read more...

New medical, research tool possible by probing cell mechanics

Researchers are making progress in developing a system that measures the mechanical properties of living cells, a technology that could be used to diagnose human disease and better understand biological processes. Read more...

General News

Purdue Research Foundation receives 5 global awards

The Purdue Research Foundation received five MarCom awards from the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals in categories including annual report writing and design, billboard creation and speechwriting. Read more...

Student organizations could be deactivated

Purdue's Student Activities and Organization Office has announced the list of organizations and clubs whose records have become outdated, leaving them susceptible to deactivation. Read more...

Purdue Sports

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Events

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• Events for the next four weeks

• PMO to present 78th annual Purdue Christmas Show

• Dance company to present Winter Works concert

• Ivy Tech, Oakland High students to showcase public policy issues

Sites of interest

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