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November 14, 2012
In the Spotlight
Already thinking about the holidays and stumping your brain for the gift for that Purdue fan who has a closet full of Boilermaker clothing? Here's one that has a long shelf life: "A University of Tradition: The Spirit of Purdue," second edition. Compiled by the Purdue Reamer Club and published by Purdue University Press, it is a 296-page, full-color book featuring 286 photos of events, traditions, history and much more.
Faculty and staff news
Today (Nov. 14), a walk-in lab will be held 1-5 p.m. in Freehafer Hall, Room 104. 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 Friday (Nov. 16).
A new Web-based tool for running the R open source statistical computing software is now available to Purdue faculty and their students through an accessible graphical interface and Purdue's DiaGrid distributed computing system, which can make thousands of processors available for computational jobs.
WorkLife Programs will present two separate sessions Thursday (Nov. 15) focusing on family-friendly services and work-life resources for managers.
Purdue will celebrate its faculty on Nov. 24 with Faculty Appreciation Day in conjunction with the Old Oaken Bucket football game against Indiana University.
General news
The story of the 15-year-old Pakistani girl shot for wanting to go to school demonstrates the power one individual can have to spark support and change for women's rights, says a Purdue policy expert.
The Breaking New Ground Resource Center at Purdue has received a four-year, $1.9 million National AgrAbility Project grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to continue its work in helping farmers with disabling injuries or illnesses continue to live productive lives in agriculture.
Superstorm Sandy and the approaching winter season are reminders that communities have a choice: pay in advance to improve energy and transportation networks that are vulnerable to disaster or risk future power outages and infrastructure disruptions, says a Purdue disaster recovery expert.
Purdue's Native American Educational and Cultural Center will host several events to celebrate Native American Heritage Month.
Purdue now has an official tartan plaid, designed by a student and chosen from among three finalists by an online vote.
Purdue's newest zipTrip, 'Science of Nutrition,' will be shown via Web streaming Thursday (Nov. 15) beginning at 10 a.m. EST.
Purdue police have arrested a sixth person in connection with three strong-arm robberies on campus during the last weekend of October.
Research news
Consumers preparing turkey dinners should expect to pay a little more for Thanksgiving staples this holiday season, a Purdue agricultural economist says.
People
On Oct. 29, Ted Weidner began as the new senior director of project management and construction in Physical Facilities.
Purdue sports
Game notes are available to preview the Purdue-Illinois matchup Saturday (Nov. 17) in Champaign.
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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