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April 2, 2012

In the spotlight

A message from President Córdova

If you are anywhere near West Lafayette, you know that spring arrived early this year. Flowering trees and lush landscapes herald our annual spring festivities and celebrations. Read more...


Weaver

5 Students Who are Opportunity Makers

Life has a way of testing us when we least expect it. While some stumble over those challenges, others rise to the occasion. Meet five students who have faced life's obstacles head on -- refusing to let anything get in the way as they pursue their dreams. They are Boilermakers who found an opportunity. Read more...

 

Featured News for Employees

Human Resources to introduce new employee orientation

Human Resources has designed a University-wide orientation for new employees. The goal of this new program is to support new staff members in assimilating quickly and successfully into the Purdue culture and to offer a foundation of knowledge regarding mission, organizational structure and functions. Read more...

Update: Traffic, parking disruptions

Here are notes on some current and upcoming disruptions on the West Lafayette campus. Read more...

Purdue employees find value in wellness screenings

Wellness screening appointments with the School of Nursing are available in April, and one Purdue employee is grateful for the opportunity to participate. Read more...

Nominations sought for Community Spirit Award

Nominations are now being accepted for this year's Community Spirit Award, which seeks to recognize Purdue employees' outstanding service to the community, society and humanity. Read more...

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.

 

General News

Parking citations payable online beginning today

Effective today (April 2), a new online payment option will be available for parking citations received on campus. Read more...

Purdue adds to overall campus tree count in 2011

As part of Purdue's status as an Arbor Day Foundation Tree Campus USA, the Grounds Department follows a campus tree care plan that provides crews with guidance on planting, maintaining and removing trees each year. Read more...

St. Olaf wins Rube Goldberg Machine Contest

A team from St. Olaf College, a private liberal arts school in Northfield, Minn., won the 25th annual Rube Goldberg Machine Contest on Saturday (March 31) at Purdue. Read more...

Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine offers free eye exams for service dogs

The College of Veterinary Medicine will offer free eye exams for certified service dogs on May 7. Read more...

 

Purdue Sports

Hummel wins Lowe's Senior CLASS Award

Purdue All-American forward Robbie Hummel has been selected as the 2012 Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award winner for men’s basketball. Read more...
 
For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.

 

Graduate Student
Appreciation Week

Purdue's graduate students are the scholars, researchers and mentors of the future. They are exuberant. Resilient. Driven. Arriving from different countries and all walks of life. Acting on their passions to make a difference in the world -- and a better place for us all.

Natalia Bogdanova
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