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June 14, 2012

In the spotlight

ACE graduates laud program's benefits

For more than 30 years, the Accomplished Clerical Excellence program has been helping Purdue's clerical staff hone their professional skills, build relationships on campus and position themselves to advance their careers. The program again is accepting applications until the end of this month. Read more...

General News

Purdue Research Park recognizes 50 years of innovation and job creation

Purdue Research Park concluded its yearlong 50th anniversary celebration with an event that recognized the leaders and innovations that helped make the park the country's largest university-affiliated incubation complex. More than 200 people attended Tuesday's (June 12) event. Read more...

* Flash mob sings 'Hail Purdue' at celebration

Colleges of Agriculture, Liberal Arts win Web Accessibility Awards

The websites for the College of Agriculture and the College of Liberal Arts have received 2012 Web Accessibility Awards from the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE). Read more...

Old Masters selected for November visit

The Old Masters program, which invites outstanding individuals to campus to share ideas and experiences with Purdue students, has announced this year's Old Masters. Read more...

Honors College moves to Beering Hall

The offices of Purdue's Honors College have moved to Beering Hall, Room 3268. Read more...

Moving? Making friends key to turning new house into a home

Whether someone relocates a few miles or states away, meeting new neighbors and friends is just as vital as unpacking, says a Purdue communication expert. Read more...

Research News & Special Reports

'No-sleep energy bugs' drain smartphone batteries

Researchers have proposed a method to automatically detect a new class of software glitches in smartphones called "no-sleep energy bugs," which can entirely drain batteries while the phones are not in use. Read more...

Purdue research supports key element of concussion lawsuit

Ongoing Purdue research into football players' brains bolsters one element of a lawsuit by former NFL players against the league: Repetitive blows to the head produce subconcussive injury and increase the risk of long-term brain damage and cognitive decline. Read more...

Rapidly cooling eggs can double shelf life, decrease risk of illness

Taking just a few seconds to cool freshly laid eggs would add weeks to their shelf life, according to a Purdue study. Read more...

Researchers in various studies looking for participants

Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. Read more...

Purdue Sports

Bunch, Eber earn second-team All-America honors

The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association has recognized Boilermakers Leah Eber and Dani Bunch with second-team All-America honors in the long jump and shot put, respectively. Read more...

Plawecki, Turner named Purdue Athletes of the Year

Junior catcher Kevin Plawecki of baseball and junior outside hitter Ariel Turner of volleyball have been named Purdue's Athletes of the Year for the 2011-12 school year. Read more...

Track and field/cross country to host summer camps

The Purdue track and field and cross country teams will host their annual summer camps July 15-18. The camps are for grades 9-12, and all skill levels are welcome. Read more...

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

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