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November 13, 2012
In the Spotlight
Years of conducting market and strategy studies in Europe and Boston gave Nathalie Duval-Couetil unique insight into what turns innovative ideas into successful business ventures. As director of Purdue's Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program -- and as associate professor of technology leadership and innovation -- Duval-Couetil is passing along her skills and wisdom to students who have their eyes on entrepreneurship.
Faculty and staff news
As faculty and staff work through this year's benefits open enrollment process, they should certify their tobacco-user status through the online EBenefits system.
Today (Nov. 13) features the following events:
1) Walk-in labs will be held at 7:30 a.m.-noon at Physics Building, Room 116, and at 1-5 p.m. at Freehafer Hall, Room 104.
2) Enrollment Overview presentations will be held at 11 a.m.-noon at Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship, Room 129, and at 2-3 p.m. at Stewart Center, Room 214CD.
3) Choice Fund with HSA presentations will be held at 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship, Room 129, and at 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Stewart Center, Room 214CD.
Visit www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/enroll.html for a schedule of live sessions and additional help. Open enrollment ends at midnight Friday (Nov. 16).
Wellness screening appointments with the School of Nursing are available through November.
General news
Purdue continues to have the second-largest international student population among U.S. public universities and is fourth overall, according to a report released Monday (Nov. 12) by the Institute of International Education.
R. Douglas Hurt, professor and head of Purdue's Department of History, is a program advisor for the upcoming Ken Burns' documentary "The Dust Bowl," which premieres Nov. 18 and 19.
Purdue sports
Tickets for the 92nd annual Purdue Football Banquet are on sale. The yearly event will be held at 6:15 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Purdue Memorial Union Ballrooms.
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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