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October 4, 2012 In the Spotlight
Did You Know?: Roller derbyChristine Jackson, associate professor of management, says she loves the adrenaline rush she gets from playing roller derby. Jackson, known by her teammates as "Get Shorty," has been playing for the local roller derby team, the Lafayette Brawlin' Dolls, since October 2011. Foundations of ExcellenceFoE implementation: Leadership engagementEditor's note: This is the fourth in a five-part series focusing on how Foundations of Excellence recommendations will be implemented across campus. Harry Brown believes every Purdue student has the potential to be a leader. "It's our responsibility to prepare them for a world that expects them to be leaders," says Brown, director of leadership engagement for the Foundations of Excellence process. "We need to help them develop leadership, and that needs to start in the first year of their experience." Faculty and staff newsJob applicant tracking system Taleo will undergo upgradeTalent Acquisition in Human Resources announces the upcoming migration of Taleo from version 7.5 to version 12. The applicant tracking system will be unavailable from 5 p.m. Monday (Oct. 8) until approximately 5 p.m. Tuesday (Oct. 9), and no users will be able to log in during that time. Purdue police urge campus community to secure personal items after more reported theftsPurdue police are reminding campus workers to secure personal belongings in locked drawers or cabinets after multiple reported thefts from unattended offices on Monday (Oct. 1) and Tuesday (Oct. 2). Training offered for staff with procurement contract signature authorityProcurement Services is hosting a specialized contracts training session led by Stuart & Branigin, attorneys at law. General newsCivil Engineering completes new green roof laboratoryThe School of Civil Engineering will dedicate a new green roof laboratory Oct. 12 as part of the University's Homecoming and the school's 125th anniversary celebration. Research news
Study: Standing babies stay steady when focusedBabies learning to stand may look wobbly, but they are really in more control than they appear, especially when they focus and hold on to an object like a toy, according to Purdue research. Purdue expert: Retailers see potential in early layaway programsRetailers' early and aggressive layaway programs are a sign of their concern about the purchasing power of lower-income consumers despite a generally positive outlook for this holiday season, says Richard Feinberg, professor of consumer sciences and retailing. Researchers in various studies looking for participantsHere is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. Purdue sportsBoiler Bridge Walk, pep rally set for FridayThe fourth Boiler Bridge Walk and pep rally of the 2012 Purdue football season are set for Friday (Oct. 5). For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com. Boilermaker Depot: One-stop online resource for all game-week activities and spirit initiatives. |
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