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August 27, 2012
In the Spotlight
Neil Armstrong is likely the most famous and inspirational alumnus Purdue has ever had, and he was an integral part of campus life from his arrival as a young student in the '50s until his death Saturday.
"This is a sad day for all of Purdue," said Tim Sands, the University's acting president. "He was a humble and private person, but always willing to talk to students. He was passionate about encouraging young men and women to pursue careers in science and engineering."
Purdue Student Government will hold a memorial service for University alumnus and Apollo astronaut Neil Armstrong at 5:30 p.m. today (Aug. 27).
* Neil Armstrong and Purdue University website
Faculty and staff news
Brief profiles of new faculty members at the West Lafayette campus, by way of welcome and introduction, are presented by the Office of the Provost and Purdue Today in a PDF file.
The University Senate has released its schedule of meetings for 2012-13, consisting of seven meetings starting Sept. 10. The schedule is available as a PDF file.
WorkLife Programs offers classes on a variety of topics designed to educate employees and improve their overall health.
"Thumbs Up" gives faculty and staff the chance to recognize others on campus for a job well done.
* 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
The Purdue Psychology Treatment and Research Clinic (PPTRC) within the Department of Psychological Sciences is accepting new adult clients.
Purdue University Libraries now will offer late-night study areas in Hicks Undergraduate Library and Roland G. Parrish Library.
NASA engineers training this summer to drive the Mars rover Curiosity were continuously stymied by having to spend several minutes entering arcane code before every maneuver.
People
Here is a list of recent appointments and honors for faculty, staff and students.
Purdue Sports
A 10-game home slate, a spot in one of the nation's premier early season tournaments and the second edition of the Crossroads Classic headline the 2012-13 Purdue men's basketball nonconference schedule, released on Friday.
For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com
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