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Purdue Today

November 5, 2012

In the Spotlight


World Film Forum

World Film Forum putting thrills on big screen downtown

Three highly regarded European films will combine with the ambience of a traditional downtown theater in the coming weeks to provide a vintage cinematic excitement in Purdue's World Film Forum.


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. Tuesday (Nov. 6) in Purdue Memorial Union, South Ballroom.

Upcoming WorkLife Programs classes to cover prevention, work/life balance and more

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

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.

Today's benefit enrollment events

Today (Nov. 5) features three events:

1) Walk-in lab, 1-6 p.m., Physics Building, Room 026.
2) Enrollment Overview presentation, 11 a.m.-noon, Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship, Room 129.
3) Choice Fund with HSA presentation, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship, Room 129.

Visit www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/enroll.html for a schedule of live sessions and additional help. Open enrollment ends at midnight on Nov. 16.

Research news

Organic status will make Purdue research more competitive

A Purdue farm near the West Lafayette campus now has about 10 acres of certified organic land, putting researchers in a stronger position to help develop more effective organic farming practices.

General news

Military Appreciation Day

Photo gallery: Military Appreciation Day

Purdue saluted veterans and active duty military personnel on Saturday (Nov. 3). Activities included video and music tributes and recognition of students in the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities program, which is aimed at helping post-9/11 veterans with disabilities start their own businesses. The EBV students arrived at the game with the Purdue "All-American" Marching Band, and later that day received certificates from Lt. Gen. C.D. Moore II, commander of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center.

Spaces available in Krannert Weekend MBA program

It's not too late to apply to the Krannert Weekend MBA program starting in January, and scholarships are still available for qualified candidates.

University suspends fraternity for violations

Purdue officials on Thursday (Nov. 1) announced that a campus fraternity has been suspended for violating University alcohol and hazing regulations.

People

Appointments, honors and activities

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

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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