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Staff sports leagues build camaraderie, create professional ties

What if there was a way to blow off steam after work while also building friendships and professional relationships with fellow Purdue employees? The members of Purdue's staff sports leagues -- which are operated independent of the University but are open only to employees, students, retirees or their spouses -- are able to do just that. Read more...

Featured News for Employees

Volunteer policy update

The deadline to complete registration and registry checks for volunteers who were selected prior to the July 1 issue date of Purdue's Volunteer, Interim (VI.B.2) policy has been extended to Sept. 30. The extension will provide additional time for compliance and clarification of the coverage of the new policy. Read more...

Discovery Park seeks nominations for new faculty fellows, scholars program

The Discovery Park Faculty Research Fellows and Scholars Initiative, a new program seeking to establish collaborative networks between the park and Purdue's academic units, is seeking nominations. Packets are due Sept. 5. Read more...

CIBER to offer workshop on internationalizing curriculum

The Purdue Center for International Business Education and Research will present "Bringing the World to Your Classroom through Digital Technology" on Sept. 21. The workshop is open to faculty and doctoral students. Details about presenters and registration are available in a PDF file.

Upgraded Gold Answers help site provides better search filters, easy-to-use interface

An upgrade to Purdue's information technology self-help knowledge base, Gold Answers, boosts search functionality through advanced filters and an easy-to-use interface while allowing users to evaluate articles based on whether they are helpful or accurate. Read more...

Update: Traffic, parking disruptions

Here are notes on some current and upcoming disruptions on or near the West Lafayette campus. 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 graduates urged to seek opportunities, embrace change

Acting Purdue University President Timothy Sands on Saturday (Aug. 4) sent more than 1,200 graduates off to the next chapter of their lives with a lot of Purdue pride and a little advice for the future. Read more...

* Commencement photo gallery

Recreational center to begin phased opening of completed areas

The student recreation facility, soon to be named the France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center (CREC), will have phased openings this fall with various portions being made available prior to the facility's Homecoming weekend grand opening. Read more...

State Fair is showtime for Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine

Cats and dogs will help give lessons in animal health, including the benefits of spaying and neutering, during the Indiana State Fair. Read more...

2012 drought surprises and reminds people of past, says ag historian

The 2012 drought and its timing during the Great Recession surprised people, while reminding others of the "Dirty Thirties" and other significant U.S. droughts, says a Purdue agricultural historian. Read more...

People

Purdue researcher named division director at NASA

Marshall Porterfield, professor of agricultural and biological engineering and biomedical engineering, will become director of NASA's Space Life and Physical Sciences Research and Applications Division for the next two to three years. Read more...

Appointments, honors and activities

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

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