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November 1, 2012
In the Spotlight
Just as the profession of industrial engineering changes, so must the ways in which students are educated. Graduates must have not only strong technical skills but also an understanding of the human and social dimensions of their decisions in order to attack the grand challenges facing the world. The global marketplace demands real-time collaboration with multicultural teams dispersed throughout the world. The fall 2012 issue of Industrial Engineering Impact shows how Purdue's School of Industrial Engineering is rethinking how it trains students to be successful engineers and leaders.
Faculty and staff news
The deadline for faculty to nominate courses to meet the foundational outcomes of the undergraduate outcomes-based core curriculum has been extended to Nov. 21.
Today (Nov. 1), a walk-in lab will be held 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in Physics Building, Room 026. For a schedule of live sessions and additional help during benefits open enrollment, visit www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/enroll.html. Open enrollment ends at midnight on Nov. 16.
Research news
Warmer climates won't necessarily speed the return of nitrogen to soils as scientists once thought, according to a Purdue study.
The many pictures and news reports of massive destruction and loss of life and property from Hurricane Sandy is triggering an urge for people to help. But it's important that donors know where their money is actually going, says a Purdue cybersecurity expert.
Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants.
General news
The Center for Science of Information has awarded student collaborative seed grants to four project teams of undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and faculty advisors.
Dining Services at Purdue Memorial Union is providing some help for preparing Thanksgiving dinner this year.
Purdue sports
Having a 3:30 p.m. football game and an 8 p.m. men's basketball game Saturday (Nov. 3) calls for a bit of allowance and adjustment in parking.
The sixth Boiler Bridge Walk and pep rally of the 2012 Purdue football season are set for Friday.
Purdue softball is offering its annual Black & Gold Winter Camps on Jan. 5 and 6, and sign-ups are open now.
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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