June 4, 2012
In the spotlight
A message from President Córdova
Summer at Purdue brings a different pace: many of our undergraduate students have gone home to work or traveled to new venues to do internships with companies or special service or research projects. Our graduate students intensify their research time with faculty. It is a time for strategic planning for the coming academic year and for renewal of our facilities. Read more...
5 Students Who are
Record Makers
Firsts come in many forms. Athletes push body and mind to reach the top. For others, reaching the summit means giving back the most -- doing the most good. Meet 5 Students who have accomplished the extraordinary to earn a place in Boilermaker history. Read more...
Featured News for Employees
Update: Traffic, parking disruptions
Here are notes on some current and upcoming disruptions on or near the West Lafayette campus. This information draws on Physical Facilities' recently expanded and reorganized online reports. Read more...
Web link for construction notices and maps
Purdue's home page has a new link to the Physical Facilities Construction Notices and Maps website. This can help employees direct someone to that site. On the home page (www.purdue.edu), pull down on the "Visiting Purdue" tab and click on "Construction Notices" to go to the site.
Summer energy conservation
With the increase in outdoor temperatures over the coming weeks, everyone can help conserve energy. Read more...
WorkLife offerings to cover tobacco cessation, family relationships and more
WorkLife Programs is offering classes on a variety of topics designed to educate employees and improve their overall health. Read more...
Campus Fit Club: Team up for exercise, weight loss
A personalized exercise program in a small-group setting, modeled after popular TV shows such as "The Biggest Loser," is available starting June 18 from the Division of Recreational Sports. Registration opens today (June 4) and continues through June 13. 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
Purdue police offer rape aggression defense training
The Purdue University Police Department is offering a rape aggression defense (RAD) women's self-defense course in June. Read more...
Hot, dry May brings drought to parts of Indiana
Little rain and unseasonably hot weather in May left part of northern and southwest Indiana in drought just a few weeks after farmers got off to a fast start by planting their crops earlier than normal. Read more...
People
Appointments, honors and activities
Here is a list of recent appointments and honors for faculty, staff and students. Read more...
Purdue Sports
Volleyball season tickets, NCAA Regional tickets on sale
An exciting 2012 Purdue volleyball season is just around the corner, and season tickets as well as those for the NCAA Regionals are on sale now online at purduesports.com and at the Purdue Athletics ticket office. Read more...
48 Boilermakers garner Academic All-Big Ten honors
Forty-eight student-athletes were recognized as Academic All-Big Ten selections, the conference announced on Thursday. Read more...
For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.
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