October 22, 2012

In the Spotlight: Green Week

TODAY'S THEME: ENERGY

Team working to certify Rawls Hall for energy sustainability

Michael Gulich, director of sustainability, is working with a team of graduate students to make Rawls Hall a more energy-efficient and greener building. The team, composed of second-year MBA students, engineering and technology graduate students, is enrolled in an Experiential Learning Project course focused on making Jerry S. Rawls Hall certified under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program.

Today's events

* David Orr, environmental educator, author and designer, will speak on "Designing Resilience in a Black Swan World" at 3:30-5 p.m. in Stewart Center, Fowler Hall. Orr is the Paul Sears Distinguished Professor of Environmental Studies and Politics at Oberlin College in Ohio. The talk is part of the Discovery Lecture Series. More

* A full list of activities can be found at the Green Week website.

Faculty and staff news

Upcoming WorkLife sessions to cover family relationships, nutrition and more

WorkLife Programs offers classes on a variety of topics designed to educate employees and improve their overall health.

Memo: Advisors for student organizations

This memo from Martia Brawner King, assistant dean of students, invites faculty and staff to serve as advisors for any of the more than 980 student organizations at Purdue.

Purdue Center for Regional Development director finalists to participate in open forums

Three candidates for the director of the Purdue Center for Regional Development will participate in open forums on campus in October and November.

Service-learning workshops to assist with tools for managing

Improved tools for conducting service learning will be the topics of two brown bag workshops Oct. 29 and 31 from the Center for Instructional Excellence.

This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients

"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

Purdue Pete model seeks Boiler fans' backing
in LEGO competition

The presidential election is not the only one in which Purdue fans can vote this fall. And, just as in the general election, voter turnout will be crucial on Wednesday (Oct. 24) as a LEGO model of Purdue Pete, the Boilermakers' sports mascot, seeks support.

Diversity events to connect with 'The Race Experience' kiosk

Several events by the Diversity Resource Office and others are scheduled for Oct. 23-27, coinciding with the visit of 'The Race Experience' kiosk at Purdue and promoting discussion of race and diversity.

People

Appointments, honors and activities

Here is a list of recent appointments and honors for faculty, staff and students.

Purdue sports

Volleyball's Turner named Senior CLASS finalist

Senior outside hitter Ariel Turner has been named as one of 10 finalists for the 2012 Senior CLASS Award, which honors student-athletes for their achievements in community, classroom, character and competition.

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

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