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October 31, 2012
In the Spotlight
When he looks back on his time at Purdue, Stephen Hall hopes to be proud of the legacy he has created. Since becoming director of Hall of Music Productions in 1990, Hall has led the program through its evolution from managing the performing arts venues on campus to running a full-scale production company that produces customized event venues across campus and provides students with hands-on, professional production experience. Find out more at www.purdue.edu/momentummakers.
This month's Momentum Makers installment also features Pat Springer, graduate records manager for the Graduate School Records team, and Maureen Panares, director of the student health center at Purdue Calumet.
Faculty and staff news
WorkLife Programs' popular new email-based program is continuing in November with a new monthly theme. Healthy Resolutions is a nine-month program that began in September and continues through May. It is geared at helping participants change their health habits one month at a time. Participants are welcome to begin participating in November and finish out the program.
Faculty, instructors and other staff can explore methods for fostering intercultural learning and relationships in a Center for Instructional Excellence teaching workshop Nov. 8.
Greater Lafayette Commerce is seeking nominations of students who provide extraordinary community service for the Community Activity Recognition Awards.
Connie Weaver, the 2012 recipient of Purdue's top research award, will discuss her work on calcium and bone health on Nov. 14.
General news
Four from Purdue are in the eye of the Hurricane Sandy rescue efforts near Atlantic City, N.J..
The best way Hoosiers can help victims of Hurricane Sandy that walloped the East Coast this week is by donating cash that would go directly to meet specific needs in flooded areas, a Purdue disaster education specialist says.
Whether it's developing new cancer treatments or tracking down the particles that make up the universe, not to mention powering Amazon or iTunes, Nick Molo knows high-performance computing is now an essential component.
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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