March 29, 2012
In the spotlight
Did You Know?: Purdue in the Arctic
Four members of the Purdue community are spending a month in Barrow, Alaska, as part of a federal project exploring the environmental effects of the Arctic's melting ice. Paul Shepson, professor of chemistry and department head, is a principal investigator in the expedition, which will end April 2. Also traveling from Purdue are Brian Stirm, an aviation maintenance technician; Kerri Pratt, a postdoctoral researcher; and Kyle Custard, a doctoral student.
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Featured News for Employees
University policy update
The Executive Policy Review Group (EPRG) took action on several systemwide policies at its March meeting. Read more...
Purdue police urge walking, riding, driving safety as warmth arrives early
Texting while driving is now against the law in Indiana. Texting while crossing busy streets is not. But it's equally dangerous, says Purdue police Capt. Eric Chin. Read more...
Research News & Special Reports
Students develop app to help children with severe autism
Students in a Purdue service-learning program have developed an application for Apple's iPad that helps children with severe autism learn how to communicate. Read more...
Researchers in various studies looking for participants
Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. Read more...
General News
Spring weather outlook: It's a good one, at least for short term
The weather pattern that has brought unseasonable warmth to Indiana and kept the state relatively dry since January is expected to stay for a while longer yet, the Indiana State Climate Office says. Read more...
Purdue zipTrips earns Agriculture 2012 Team Award
A program that takes field trips to the classrooms of thousands of elementary and middle school students across the country has been selected to receive this year's Purdue Agriculture Team Award. Read more...
Historic audio to be featured during WBAA's April 4 pledge drive
WBAA Public Radio from Purdue will have its One Day Spring Pledge Drive from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 4 on AM 920's 90th anniversary.
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Purdue forms student flight safety organization
Purdue is forming the first student chapter of the Flight Safety Foundation. Read more...
5 interview missteps could kill our job chance
All applicants will have the technical skills needed for the job; it will be little things that count and set people apart. There are five ways candidates might blow chances at a dream job, says Purdue etiquette expert Anthony Cawdron. Read more...
Purdue Sports
Boilermakers collect 51 winter Academic All-Big Ten awards
The Big Ten Conference recognized a total of 616 student-athletes, including 51 at Purdue, on Wednesday, unveiling the 2012 winter Academic All-Conference team. Read more...
For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.
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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: Jennifer Jeffries
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