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College of Technology: Charging ahead

As lawmakers around the country and world grapple with energy policy and decisions, the College of Technology is preparing its students for a utility landscape that could be much different from today’s. With new courses, new partnerships and new ways of addressing increased demands (for electricity and for conservation), the college is focusing on ways to impact the energy sector on several fronts. Read more about the college's efforts in the spring issue of Innovation Magazine.

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...

WorkLife offerings to cover family relationships and stress management

WorkLife Programs offers classes on a variety of topics designed to educate employees and improve their overall health. Read more...

Communicate with vendors regarding deliveries around holidays

When ordering in SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) shortly before a holiday, users should communicate with vendors via the purchase order regarding when the University is closed or that a facility has reduced hours. Read more...

Luncheon to focus on new Purdue supercomputer’s ability to accelerate and enhance research

Purdue's new Carter community cluster supercomputer and its ability to speed up and enhance research results will be the focus of an informational luncheon for faculty, staff and graduate students set for June 26. Read more...

General News

500 local campers find friends, life lessons through PALS program

More than 500 local youth will participate the next four weeks in a Purdue summer camp that emphasizes friendship, positive attitude and healthy living. Read more...

More crops affected as drought spreads throughout Indiana

Drought conditions around Indiana have taken a turn for the worse, and 88 percent of the state is now affected by ongoing dry weather, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, released Thursday (June 14). Read more...

BTN plans Purdue day for three summer dates

Purdue-related programs will be telecast throughout the day and night on Thursday (June 21) and two July dates on BTN, the Big Ten Network. 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

Enekwechi, Mack earn All-America honors at USA Junior Championships

Three Boilermakers competed at the USA Junior Outdoor Track & Field Championships over the weekend, and two came away with All-America honors. Chukwuebuka Enekwechi and Andy Mack had top eight finishes, which earned each the distinguished honor. Read more...

Women's basketball mobile app now available for download

The Purdue women's basketball program has partnered with Bluechip Athletic Solutions to create a free mobile app that provides fans yet another platform to learn about and stay up-to-date with the Boilermakers. Read more...

Three-game mini-plans on sale for Purdue football

Three-game mini-plans for the 2012 football season are now on sale. Boilermaker fans will have the option of picking one game from each of three different groups to complete the three-game deal. Read more...

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

Events

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• BCM showcases local deep-energy retrofit project

• Science on Tap to focus on advancing drug development for children

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