January 19, 2012
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Did You Know?:
Purdue Alumni Association
The Purdue Alumni Association strives to make sure students' ties to the University don't end with the turn of a tassel on graduation day. Reaching out through alumni clubs and groups in the United States and abroad, as well as with a growing social media network, Purdue Alumni currently has 60,556 members, including 17 percent of all West Lafayette graduates. This is the second-highest percentage in the Big Ten and 15th-best of any dues-paying alumni association in the country.
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Featured News for Employees
MLK: Clothing drive and film discussions
The College of Science is sponsoring a clothing drive Jan. 17-31. Collection boxes will be located in all seven departments, and the clothing will be donated to It's My Closet at Jefferson High School. Also, facilitated discussions will take place at 7 p.m. today (Jan. 19) for the continuing Boiler TV Film Showcase. Find out more at www.purdue.edu/diversity-inclusion/mlk.html.
CIE workshop to encourage sharing teaching successes
A Center for Instructional Excellence workshop will focus on the scholarship of teaching and learning. Read more...
 Everyday Wellness:
After the last sniffle or cough
You may not be sick or contagious anymore, but your germs from two days prior (when you were sick) could still be alive. Germs can live on objects for up to 48 hours, depending on the germ and its environment. If healthy people touch an infected surface, then touch their eyes, nose or mouth, they could get sick, too. Read more...
General News
ADM Agricultural Innovation Center at Purdue opens
Purdue opened its ADM Agricultural Innovation Center on Wednesday (Jan.18), heralding it as offering greater laboratory and classroom opportunities for students in the University's top-rated Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering. Read more...
Professor enjoyed redesigning aviation technology course for online delivery
Professor John Young worked with ITaP's skilled instructional technology professionals to redesign a master's-level aviation technology course for full online delivery as part of the College of Technology's ProSTAR program. ProSTAR offers graduate-level degrees, certificates, courses and workshops to professionals in business and technology fields. Read more...
College of Technology launches Center for Technology Development
A new center at Purdue has been designed to work with industry partners to develop and improve technologies that, in turn, will lead to increased competitiveness. The Center for Technology Development, headquartered in the College of Technology, was officially launched Jan. 11 with the signing of a charter by the directors and founding members. Read more...
Applications available for Purdue Alpha Chi Omega art scholarship
Applications are available for the Purdue University Alpha Chi Omega chapter scholarship, which is awarded each year to a student whose college career has been touched by the arts. Read more...
Communication expert: When health messages cause harm
Stigmatizing people -- intentionally or not -- to inspire change is not a healthy approach to motivating people, says a Purdue health communication expert. Read more...
Course to help tourists, business leaders prepare for China travel
The Chinese New Year is a good time for American businesses to think about cultural business practices when working with representatives from China or anyone planning to travel to the country, says a Purdue expert who is offering a related course for the community this spring. Read more...
Purdue-based Pete's Pals to offer program for youth with disabilities
Pete's Pals will host a five-week physical activity and aquatics program beginning March 22. Read more...
People
Ridgway receives Purdue's Dreamer Award
Ken Ridgway, professor of earth and atmospheric sciences, received Purdue's 2011 Dreamer Award during a ceremony Wednesday (Jan. 18). Read more...
Research News & Special Reports
Researchers in various studies looking for participants
Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. Read more...
Purdue Sports
Legends of Mackey Arena: Week 2
Carl Landry and Stephanie White are two former Purdue standouts who were known for their hard work, fundamentals and dedication. They have both been selected among the 24 Legends of Mackey Arena. Read more...
For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.
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