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October 19, 2012
In the Spotlight
Purdue Physical Facilities Lock Shop is responsible for managing and repairing all aspects of the 30,000 doors on campus, as well as servicing all filing cabinets, creating replacement keys and keying all new campus buildings.
Faculty and staff news
Purdue's annual Green Week kicks off Monday (Oct. 22) with a lecture by David Orr, an acclaimed professor of environmental studies and politics from Oberlin College in Ohio.
The University Senate devoted its Oct. 15 meeting to a discussion of Purdue's trimester initiative and presentations on its history, financial models and implications.
An Oct. 26 workshop will provide an overview of the U.S. copyright law as it applies to teaching and research in higher education.
Purdue's Risk Management Department is observing Risky Business Week on Nov. 5-9 with two risk management webinars open to all University faculty and staff.
The search committee for the next Global Policy Research Institute director is seeking applications and nominations for the position. Details are available in a PDF file. Questions should be addressed to Jay Akridge, GPRI director search committee chair, at akridge@purdue.edu.
Information for the Executive Vice President for Business and Finance, Treasurer's Staff Recognition Luncheon on Oct. 30 -- including how faculty, staff and others can show appreciation for an honoree by attending -- is at www.conf.purdue.edu/evptlunch. A listing of honorees is also available on the site.
General news
Throughout the past year, 20 of Indiana's 35 critical access hospitals began implementing Lean Healthcare methodologies to improve the quality, safety and efficiency of patient care while also improving economic vitality.
Purdue's M.D. Steer Audiology and Speech-Language Clinics are offering free hearing, speech and language screenings on Nov. 29.
Purdue sports
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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