In the spotlight

Health and kinesiology professor forges study abroad link in China

In 2006, Larry Leverenz was searching for a way to translate his love of international travel and cultures into a viable study abroad program for health and kinesiology students. That spring, Leverenz, clinical professor of health and kinesiology, found just the opportunity he sought while traveling in China as part of the University's Global Partners program. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

PREPP welcoming doctoral, postdoc applications

The Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship in Discovery Park is accepting applications for doctoral and postdoctoral positions in the 2012-13 Purdue Realization and Entrepreneurship Ph.D. and Postdoctoral Fellows (PREPP) program, which encourages and supports the commercialization of Purdue research. The application deadline is March 27. More information is in a PDF file.

General News

Purdue's Interns for Indiana program helping regional companies meet competitive demands

For Christopher Barbauld, Purdue's Interns for Indiana program has opened the door for the launch of not one but two companies. And Barbauld, a Purdue Calumet graduate, isn't finished yet. Read more...

Prof: Friendships, community still critical for survival in quake-ravaged Japan

In the immediate wake of the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan, survival was a matter of relationships among neighbors. A year later, the same remains true -- particularly for the elderly -- says a Purdue expert. Read more...

Purdue MEP launches Made in Indiana program for manufacturers

Purdue's Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) has launched Made in Indiana, a program that highlights the contributions Indiana manufacturing makes to the state's economy and raises awareness of the products made in Indiana. Read more...

Rec Sports offering lifeguard, Learn-to-Swim, water safety instruction

American Red Cross lifeguard training courses and Learn-to-Swim lessons are available in March and April from the Division of Recreational Sports, along with new, free water safety clinics. Read more...

Purdue Sports

Big Ten releases men's basketball tournament bracket

The Big Ten announced on Sunday the bracket for the 2012 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament, which will be played Thursday through Sunday (March 8-11) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. No. 6 Purdue (10-8) will take on No. 11 Nebraska
(4-14) at 8 p.m. Thursday. Read more...

Hummel, Byrd, Jackson earn All-Big Ten accolades

After helping lead the Boilermakers to their sixth straight 20-win season, a trio of Purdue men's basketball players were recognized with individual Big Ten honors on Monday. Read more...

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

Women's
History Month

Determination. Compassion. Perseverance. These are qualities that create role models out of mothers, mentors and leaders. They set the pace for future generations. Inspiring other women to pursue their passions. Reach their goals. Make a difference. Just like these women who have made their mark at Purdue -- and on the world around us.

Today's profile:
Beth Neumann

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