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August 17, 2012
In the Spotlight
Faculty and staff have access to many free and discounted products and services on and off campus, and it's as easy as showing your Purdue ID card.
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Faculty and staff news
Blackboard Learn offers many advantages to faculty and their students, but the new course management system also necessitates a few adjustments before fall classes begin. Most important is setting up courses so that students see them in Learn from the start of the semester. This ITaP FAQ covers that topic and more.
Beginning Monday (Aug. 20), the parking lot at the corner of South Russell Drive and Ahlers Road will open to motorists with an A, B or C parking permit, and CityBus will begin its adjusted 24 Ahlers Drive route.
The Office of Admissions is recognizing Purdue faculty, staff and students' efforts to make campus guests feel welcome with its "You Made My Day" ticket program.
General news
While a major weather pattern change that brought much-needed rain and cooler temperatures to the parched eastern Corn Belt is welcome relief, Purdue climatologists warn against thinking the drought is almost over.
Even though losing a loved one or being away from a seriously ill parent is common for college students, many can feel isolated when balancing school and family issues, says a Purdue professor who specializes in grief and loss issues.
In April 2012 it looked like Purdue's Ross-Ade Stadium might not have that splash of silver known as the Silver Twins for the fall football season. No identical twins attended Purdue Bands' auditions for feature twirlers.
People
Purdue University North Central Chancellor James B. Dworkin has been honored with a NIPSCO Luminary Award. The Luminary Awards recognize those who have acted with integrity, faith and confidence on behalf of the community as well as being a catalyst for creation of positive leadership.
Purdue sports
Purdue women's soccer begins its new season at home this weekend, welcoming Toledo and Eastern Illinois to campus for the debut of the newly renovated Varsity Soccer Complex.
For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.
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