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November 12, 2012
In the Spotlight
Mark Diekman says he believes his duties as a Purdue professor extend beyond his office and classroom. Diekman, professor of animal sciences, has been the faculty advisor for Chauncey Cooperative House for 26 years, working closely with the student residents to help keep the program running.
Student Activities and Organizations is encouraging full-time faculty and staff members to get involved with any of the 980 student organizations on campus by becoming advisors or guest speakers.
Faculty and staff news
Today (Nov. 12), walk-in labs will be held from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Freehafer Hall, Room 104, and from 1 to 6 p.m. in Stanley Coulter Hall, Room 189.
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.
The Student Success at Purdue department has created a new program to assist veterans, transfer students and commuter students in achieving academic success.
The candidate for the position of the director of the Purdue Climate Change Research Center will give a seminar on the future of the PCCRC on Friday (Nov. 16).
The Office of University Sustainability is requesting feedback about this year's Purdue Farmers Market via an online survey that will be available through Thursday (Nov. 15).
"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.
People
The College of Pharmacy honored its 2012 distinguished alumni on Friday (Nov. 9).
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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