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August 30, 2012
In the Spotlight
Shortly after arriving at Purdue in 1987, Steve Cain became involved behind the scenes in disaster relief. Cain, Purdue Extension disaster specialist, was part of the Ag Comm team that established a home base for the national media covering the 1988 Midwest drought. These days he's working on the front lines of disaster on both preparedness and relief. Find out more at the Momentum Makers website at www.purdue.edu/momentummakers.
This month's Momentum Makers installment also features Colleen Gabauer, director of interdisciplinary graduate programs in Purdue's Graduate School, and Marcus Hammack, senior immigration counselor and coordinator of the International Friendship program for the Office of International Students and Scholars.
Faculty and staff news
As a lead-in to benefits open enrollment, Human Resources is offering Benefit Overview sessions beginning Tuesday (Sept. 4).
Human Resources WorkLife Programs is offering a six-week program to assist those with chronic conditions or caring for someone with a chronic condition.
Periods of religious observances may create sensitive situations for some students and staff in regard to coursework and University events. This memo from Alysa Christmas Rollock, vice president for ethics and compliance, speaks to those situations and the University's commitment to diversity. Memo
General news
As a new class of students settles in for the academic year on the West Lafayette campus, a new initiative is in place to help them earn a bachelor's degree in four years.
Research news
A new "nano machine shop" that shapes nanowires and ultrathin films could represent a future manufacturing method for tiny structures with potentially revolutionary properties.
Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants.
Purdue sports
The first Boiler Bridge Walk of the 2012 Purdue football season is set for Friday. It will be followed by the inaugural pep rally.
For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com
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