December 19, 2011
In the spotlight
Photo gallery:
The year in photos
Through their work in Purdue's Office of Marketing and Media, photographers Mark Simons and Andrew Hancock document life on campus and offer a glimpse into faculty research, student events, graduation, Purdue sports and the changing landscape. A look at some of their favorite photos from the past year is available here.
Featured News for Employees
Watch for new ID and debit cards for 2012 benefits
All employees participating in a 2012 Purdue medical plan will receive a new identification (ID) card from Cigna. Employees who have changed to a different medical plan for 2012 should be sure to show their ID card when going for care in the new year so that their providers can file claims properly. Read more...
Spend 2011 FSA money by Dec. 31
Human Resources reminds employees with flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to make a final check of their 2011 account balance and spend any remaining funds by Dec. 31. Read more...
Training available on creating accessible PDFs
The Office of the Vice President for Ethics and Compliance will be sponsoring training on creating accessible PDFs in January in collaboration with the Office of Institutional Equity and the Web Accessibility Committee. Read more...
Reduced hours for Transportation Fueling Station
On Wednesday (Dec. 21), the Transportation Fueling Station located on South Russell Drive will be operating under reduced hours. Read more...
WorkLife offerings for 2012 available for registration
WorkLife Programs has opened registration for its 2012 programming. Offerings from January to June are now available on a variety of topics, including nutrition, mental health, stress management, work/life balance and more. Read more...
University Senate minutes available
The minutes for the Nov. 21 University Senate meeting are now available in a PDF file.
Retirement reception will honor IT security chief for 25 years of service
A retirement reception for Scott Ksander, chief information security officer, will be held from 3:30 to 5 p.m. (with remarks at 4 p.m.) on Jan. 4 in Purdue Memorial Union, West Faculty Lounge. Read more...
Purdue Today schedule for semester break
Purdue Today will reduce its publishing schedule during semester break. It will be published today (Dec. 19) and then will resume daily publication on Jan. 9.
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.
Board of Trustees
Purdue names health sciences, engineering buildings
The Purdue Board of Trustees on Saturday (Dec. 17) approved the naming of two new academic facilities and four contracts each in excess of $2 million. Read more...
Trustees approve 2012-13 residence hall rate plans
The Board of Trustees on Saturday (Dec. 17) approved a 1.9 percent average increase in room and board rates at the West Lafayette campus for the 2012-13 academic year. Read more...
Trustees ratify appointments, approve degree program and academic name changes
The Board of Trustees on Saturday (Dec. 17) ratified the appointment of one distinguished professor and two named professors and approved a bachelor of arts with a major in history program at Purdue University North Central. Read more...
General News
President to graduates: What you've done at Purdue positions you to pursue your passions
President France A. Córdova on Sunday (Dec. 18) encouraged the University's newest graduates to be bold and pursue their passions. Read more...
Research News & Special Reports
Research helps shed light on medicinal benefits of plants
Scientists at Purdue and eight other institutions have developed new resources poised to unlock another door in the hidden garden of medicinally important compounds found in plants. Read more...
Purdue physicists pursue Higgs boson as part of international CMS experiment
Purdue's particle physics group is part of the biggest international experiment in particle physics history, which recently provided a progress report in the hunt for the Higgs boson. Read more...
People
Executive director for principal gifts appointed
Carol Willoughby has been named executive director for principal gifts in the Office of the Vice President for Development, effective January 2012. Read more...
Appointments, honors and activities
Here is a list of recent appointments and honors for faculty, staff and students. Read more...
Purdue Sports
Bowl game excitement: 9 days to kickoff
Purdue football head coach Danny Hope has talked at length about Kawann Short becoming a dominant player at his position.
Short, a junior nose guard from East Chicago, Ind., took a big step in that direction this season. Read more...
Purdue volleyball's Turner named Academic All-America selection
Outside hitter Ariel Turner became Purdue volleyball's first double All-American (athletic and academic) since 1984, adding second-team Academic All-America honors to her AVCA first-team All-America honor on Thursday. Read more...
* Volleyball to hold postseason banquet on Jan. 14
For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.
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