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October 26, 2012
In the Spotlight: Green Week
TODAY'S THEME: REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE
Outdated or older desktop computers, which many would consider trash, are now reusable or recyclable thanks to an innovative University program. As the result of a campus-wide collaboration involving representatives of the Physical Facilities Warehouse and Surplus and Radiological and Environmental Management (REM) departments and ITaP, computer components are securely reused or recycled using an approach that is fiscally and environmentally responsible.
Today's events
* Today, there will be a Green Week celebration that will include a tree planting at 3:30 p.m. near Memorial Mall. Refreshments will be served on the mall from 4 to 6 p.m., and during that time, the winners of a student-focused Green Week photo scavenger hunt and an energy-saving competition in the residence halls will be announced.
* A full list of activities can be found at the Green Week website.
Faculty and staff news
Employees should watch for the delivery of their Enrollment Reference Guide as open enrollment for 2013 benefits gets under way next week. Employees will enroll through EBenefits, Purdue's online benefits system. Enrollment will be open Oct. 29 through midnight Nov. 16.
Purdue's 2012 United Way campaign is making strides to reach its $745,000 goal, but more help is needed.
More flexibility in entering and managing grades is one of the advantages Purdue's transition to the new Blackboard Learn offers faculty. Learn's Grade Center allows instructors to monitor student progress by recording, calculating and filtering grades, among other features.
International Programs is inviting interested faculty, staff and graduate students to join periodic informal discussions related to research and educational opportunities in Africa.
Faculty can arrange to have a guest in the Old Masters program come to a class and share their experience Nov. 4-6.
General news
In 36 hours, 10,000-plus Purdue fans headed online to LEGO CUUSOO to vote for Purdue Pete. Created by Sandra San Miguel, associate dean for engagement in the College of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue Pete now has the potential to become the first collegiate icon with an official LEGO set.
People dropping Facebook friends over political differences is a reminder that some of those so-called friendships are virtual, not the face-to-face type, says a Purdue communication professor.
High feed prices and large financial losses brought on by a combination of multi-year drought in the Southern Plains and the 2012 Midwestern drought will continue their stranglehold on the nation's beef industry in the coming months, a Purdue Extension agricultural economist says.
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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