October 30, 2012

In the Spotlight

City trips let students experience business centers firsthand

As business and industry have learned, success in a global economy requires adaptability and change. It's no different for business schools, which are rethinking their mission, curriculum and programming to better serve a worldwide constituency. The fall issue of Krannert Magazine highlights how Krannert School of Management is working to attract the best and brightest by extending its global reach with experiential learning opportunities for students both stateside and abroad.

Faculty and staff news

November President's Forum to focus on innovation, commercialization

The third President's Forum of the fall semester will feature a panel discussion on innovation and commercialization. The forum is scheduled for 8-9:30 a.m. Nov. 6 in Purdue Memorial Union, South Ballroom.

COACHE faculty survey finds Purdue's strengths, areas for improvement

A survey of Purdue faculty finds several areas of satisfaction, including opportunities for interdisciplinary work and collaboration as well as support for research, says Beverly Davenport Sypher, vice provost for faculty affairs.

CSSAC to offer Chicago trip in December

The Purdue Employees Activity Program, a subcommittee of the Clerical and
Service Staff Advisory Committee, is sponsoring its annual shopping trip to Chicago on Dec. 1.

General news

Purdue police want public's help in solving recent strong-arm robberies

Purdue police are seeking the public's help in solving a series of three robberies on campus that were reported over the weekend.

NEES expert questions decision to convict scientists in wake of deadly earthquake in Italy

The director of a national earthquake research center based at Purdue says Italian authorities are setting a dangerous precedent by pushing the manslaughter convictions of scientists for not predicting a devastating 2009 earthquake.

6 months later, expert shares status on Facebook's healthy effects

A Purdue health communication expert says a Facebook effort to encourage people to register for organ donation is admirable. But it won't work.

Purdue sports

Football Boilermakers to meet Penn State

Game notes are available to preview the Purdue-Penn State matchup at 3:30 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 3) at Ross-Ade Stadium.

Last chance to play Kampen Course this year

The Kampen Course at the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex will close for the season Monday (Nov. 5). But before then, there are last-chance opportunities to play at discounted rates.

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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