In the spotlight

Ignite ideas: Commercialize

Matt McKillip is a man on fire. As executive director of the College of Technology's Tech Ventures initiative, he has a passion for commercializing ideas, which is vital to Purdue and the surrounding community. The ultimate vision is this: take great ideas, mix in support and expertise, and push the product into the marketplace. This dynamic mixture will help give new discoveries the spark they need to transform from idea to world-changing venture. Find out more about Tech Ventures in the spring issue of Innovation Magazine.

Featured News for Employees

Employee Assistance services available

Benefits-eligible employees have access to free, on-site counseling and referral services through WorkLife Programs Employee Assistance. Read more...

More Blackboard Learn workshops set for July, August

Faculty members rebuilding courses in the new Blackboard Learn 9.1 course management system can get an assist by attending the next round of workshops covering Blackboard Learn, set for July and August. Read more...

Rides to Farmers Market offered on Boilermaker Special

On Thursday (July 12) the Boilermaker Special will provide free rides to the Farmers Market from several pickup locations across campus. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to take this fun and convenient way to get to the market. Read more...

Update: Traffic, parking disruptions

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

Purdue obituaries

A list of obituaries of recent and retired Purdue faculty and staff is available as a PDF file here.

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

Nielsen: Indiana drought worst on crop conditions since 1988

Indiana crop conditions continue to deteriorate daily as the drought worsens to a level not seen since 1988, Purdue Extension corn specialist Bob Nielsen said Thursday (July 5). Read more...

City works with Purdue to create high-tech traffic-control system

Purdue engineers have worked with the city of Lafayette to create a new "Advanced Transportation Management System," a network of sensors, computers and software to efficiently control traffic signals and reduce congestion. Read more...

BTN to show off Purdue on Thursday

Purdue-related programs will be telecast throughout the day and night on Thursday (July 12) on BTN, the Big Ten Network. Read more...

Church youth conference bringing 2,600 to campus

On Tuesday (July 10), about 2,600 youth and adults will come to Purdue's West Lafayette campus to participate in a four-day United Church of Christ conference called National Youth Event (NYE) 2012. Read more...

Public asked to choose official Purdue tartan

Purdue students, alumni, faculty and staff and friends can vote starting today (July 9) on an official University tartan pattern. Read more...

Research News & Special Reports

Purdue physicists part of discovery of new particle that could be Higgs boson

Purdue scientists were part of a historical event this Fourth of July as scientists working on the biggest international experiment in particle physics history announced the discovery of a new particle that may be the long-sought Higgs boson. Read more...

Prof: Be wary of calling Japan's nuclear disaster a cultural problem

Citing cultural problems as the reason for the 2011 Japan nuclear reactor disaster is risky because some of the key problems involving regulation and technical issues could happen anywhere, says a Purdue expert. Read more...

People

Appointments, honors and activities

Here is a list of recent appointments and honors for faculty, staff and students. Read more...

Raymond selected as new director of Discovery Park's Center for the Environment

Purdue political science professor Leigh Raymond has been selected as the new director of Discovery Park's Center for the Environment, a research center dedicated to meeting the world's emerging environmental challenges. Read more...

Purdue Sports

Purdue names cross country/track and field head coach

Purdue athletics director Morgan Burke has announced the hiring of Rolando Greene as head coach of the men's and women's cross country and track and field programs. Read more...

Women's basketball nonconference slate revealed

Purdue women's basketball head coach Sharon Versyp announced the 2012-13 nonconference schedule on Friday, a slate that features home games against USC Upstate, Green Bay, Bowling Green, Georgia Tech (ACC/Big Ten Challenge), Central Michigan and IUPUI. Read more...

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

Purdue in the News

Drought has mixed impact for Indiana farmers
CBS News, CNBC, NBC Universal

Purdue students, workers get more free data
Ventura County (Calif.) Star, Lafayette Journal & Courier

Notre Dame and Purdue researchers developing a new test for safer milk
PhysOrg.com

Find me the money (PDF)
Nature's Careers

Purdue names new center director
Inside INdiana Business

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