November 29, 2011
In the spotlight
Purdue Profiles:
Hedayeh Samavati
Through a macroeconomist's perspective, Hedayeh Samavati, economics professor at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne, researches crime and other topics to better understand their economic impact and improve the quality of life in Indiana and across the country. Such connections and media attention to economic issues have helped her students understand that economic analysis can be applied to many areas of life.
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Featured News for Employees
Tornadoes have a twist for Purdue Alert
When the National Weather Service issues a tornado warning for the Purdue area, two layers of the Purdue Alert system are deployed. Read more...
Roundabout set to open soon on campus' south side
Purdue will add a traffic control feature that was popularized in Europe and has caught on in the United States. Read more...
University launches new employment and income verification system
Purdue has recently begun to use The Work Number to provide automated employment and income verifications. To provide Purdue employees access to the service, important links to related sites and several FAQs, Payroll has updated its Employment Verification Information page online. Read more...
Events at Purdue will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.
Purdue is planning several activities in December and January to celebrate the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. The 2012 celebration, with the theme "The Fierce Urgency of Now," will begin with the annual Boiler Care-and-Share drive Dec. 5 through Jan. 12. Read more...
Research News & Special Reports
Purdue center helps Coast Guard efforts to reduce deaths on Great Lakes
Information provided to the U.S. Coast Guard by a Purdue-led center played a role in efforts to reduce deaths in the Great Lakes this summer. Read more...
Walnut trees may not be able to withstand climate change
Warmer, drier summers and extreme weather events considered possible as the climate changes would be especially troublesome -- possibly fatal -- for walnut trees, according to research at Purdue. Read more...
General News
Indianapolis airport, GE Energy, Purdue bring EV charging stations to parking garage
Electric vehicle (EV) drivers using the Indianapolis International Airport now have a convenient way to ensure a fully charged ride home with the installation of three new GE Energy charging stations in the airport parking garage. Read more...
EPICS High program top winner in STEM education competition
Purdue's College of Engineering EPICS High program was named a top winner in a national competition for innovative approaches to science, technology, engineering and math -- STEM -- education. Read more...
Purdue encouraging students to be prepared for winter
As the chill of winter weather begins settling into Indiana, bringing often frigid temperatures along with the threat of snow and ice, Purdue officials are urging the University community to prepare adequately. Read more...
Purdue Sports
Garrett, Oliphant honored by Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame
Former Purdue men's basketball standouts John Garrett and Elmer Oliphant were honored by the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame on Monday when the organization announced its 2012 induction class. Read more...
Seven football Boilers garner All-Big Ten honors
Seven Purdue football players have earned All-Big Ten honors for the 2011 season, as voted by the conference coaches and media and announced Monday night (Nov. 28). Read more...
* Football announces team awards at banquet
For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.
Purdue in the News
Congress' pizza ruling seen as missed opportunity for kids' nutrition
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