October 3, 2012

In the Spotlight

A message from acting President Sands

Football season brings Purdue traditions to the forefront. Our students are some of the biggest ambassadors of Boilermaker spirit, and for some, it runs in the family. This month’s "5 Students Who ..." Web feature highlights students who share the Boilermaker tradition across generations in their families.

5 Students Who are Legacy Makers

For many, allegiance to Purdue is a family affair -- passed from generation to generation. They bleed gold and black, and Purdue's history is part family history. They were born to be Boilermakers. They are proud to be 5 Students Who are Legacy Makers.

Foundations of Excellence

FoE implementation: Undergraduate advising

Editor's note: This is the third in a five-part series focusing on how Foundations of Excellence recommendations will be implemented across campus.

A student's level of success can hinge on effective advising, so much so that the Foundations of Excellence (FoE) program on the West Lafayette campus includes, among its five directors, a position providing leadership in that area.

Faculty and staff news

Purdue Office of Institutional Research staffer receives One Brick Higher Award

Christopher Maxwell, a senior research and planning analyst in the Office of Institutional Research, was honored Tuesday (Oct. 2) with Purdue's One Brick Higher Award.

* Links to President's Forum video and documents

Video of Daniels' college forums posted online

Archived video of college forums held by Indiana Gov. and Purdue president-elect Mitch Daniels is now available online.

Purdue police urge campus community to secure personal items after reported thefts

Purdue police are reminding campus workers to secure personal belongings in locked drawers or cabinets after four reported thefts from unattended offices on Monday (Oct. 1).

Kaltura brings easy video integration, viewing to faculty and their students

Kaltura, new to Blackboard Learn's tools menu, is a Web-based application for sharing and viewing videos. Media uploaded to Kaltura are available to users across multiple platforms, including mobile devices.

Print and Poster Exchange scheduled for fall break

The annual Print and Poster Exchange from the University Visual Arts Committee, offered free to faculty and staff, is set for Monday and Tuesday (Oct. 8-9) with leftovers on Wednesday.

Research news

Watermelon shown to boost heart health, control weight gain in mice

Eating an apple a day may keep the doctor away, but eating watermelon may just keep the cardiologist at bay.

General news

Purdue police add third K-9 unit

The newest member of Purdue University's police force won't wear a badge or drive a patrol car, but she will help take a bite out of crime.

Purdue sports

Fans encouraged to participate in volleyball's Social Media Night

The Purdue volleyball team will host Social Media Night at Belin Court on Friday (Oct. 5) for its Big Ten Network-televised match with Nebraska.

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

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