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April 5, 2012

In the spotlight

HHS faculty focusing on infant research

The ultra importance of a child's development in the first year of life cannot be overstated. From the physical to the cognitive, the social to the emotional, each developmental domain lays groundwork that can set a tone for a lifetime of better health. Faculty focused on infant research in the College of Health and Human Sciences are exploring many questions. More about their work is available in an article from the college's LIFE 360 magazine. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

College planning workshop available for employees

The Office of Admissions is hosting a workshop for faculty and staff who may be interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree or who have children who will be attending college in the near future. Read more...

CityBus changes schedule for Ahlers Drive route

To better accommodate the needs of the Purdue community, CityBus has modified the schedule for the 24 Ahlers Drive route. Read more...

Research News & Special Reports

Red wine, fruit compound could help block fat cell formation

A compound found in red wine, grapes and other fruits, and similar in structure to resveratrol, is able to block cellular processes that allow fat cells to develop, opening a door to a potential method to control obesity, according to a Purdue study. Read more...

Frequent fliers don't believe airline performance has improved, despite evidence

More than 53 percent of frequent fliers say that air travel has gotten worse for them in the past year despite statistics showing the industry performing at its all-time best. 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

Participants in Blackboard Learn pilot give positive
mid-semester appraisal

Professor Dan Lybrook wanted a system easier to manipulate than Blackboard Vista with fewer steps in developing a course, and his students wanted fewer technical glitches. With help from ITaP educational technologists, the new Blackboard Learn course management system is meeting both needs. Read more...

'5 Students Who ...' nominations wanted

In honor of the Olympic Games that begin in July 2012, "5 Students Who …" will celebrate Purdue students who are making a name for themselves. Faculty and staff are encouraged to nominate students they consider Record Makers. Read more...

Nominations for Women in Agriculture awards sought

Purdue Extension is now accepting nominations for the 2012 Women in Agriculture Awards. Read more...

Computer science camp to be offered June 17-22

The 2012 Adventures in Computer Science Summer Camp for students entering grades 6-8 is scheduled for June 17-22 at Purdue. Read more...

Purdue Sports

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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.

Today's profile:
David Ortega

Events

• This week's events
• Events for the next four weeks

• Research Machining Services to have open house Friday

• School of Veterinary Medicine to host open house for public

Sites of interest

• Momentum Makers
• Difference Makers
• 5 Students Who ...