November 28, 2012

In the Spotlight

Photo gallery: Purdue Christmas Show preparation

Preparation for the 79th annual Purdue Christmas Show, the first performance of which is less than a week away, has been ongoing for more than 10 months. The people and their work are highlighted in photos taken over a period of time.

Faculty and staff news

To Purdue community: Adverse winter weather procedures

Should adverse weather conditions necessitate that a wind chill emergency or a snow or ice emergency be declared for the West Lafayette campus, special procedures pertaining to operations, parking, pay and/or attendance will become effective. Robert E. McMains, vice president for physical facilities, describes procedures for adverse winter weather procedures and announcements in this memo.

BOT Physical Facilities Committee to meet Friday

The Board of Trustees' Physical Facilities Committee will hold a public meeting at 2:30 p.m. Friday (Nov. 30) in Stewart Center, Room 326. The committee will discuss a proposed thermal energy storage tank.

Email-based program aims to help participants make healthy, nutritional changes

WorkLife Programs' popular new email-based program is continuing in December with a new monthly theme.

General news

Feed, lean hog prices lessen drought's blow to pork producers

An increase in lean hog prices and a decrease in feed costs have combined to reduce the drought's effect on the pork industry, a Purdue Extension agricultural economist says.

Purdue publication answers questions about 'raw' milk

As consumer demand for locally grown and organic foods increases, so, too, does the interest in unpasteurized -- or "raw" -- milk. But is milk that comes straight from a cow safe to drink? A new Purdue Extension publication helps separate fact from fiction.

Purdue Libraries to extend hours as students prepare for finals

Purdue University Libraries will extend hours at four facilities to help students prepare for final exams. Hicks Undergraduate Library will be open around the clock Dec. 2-15. The Hicks library opens at 1 p.m. Sunday (Dec. 2), and will close at 5 p.m. Dec. 15.

Purdue sports

Purdue baseball reveals 2013 schedule

Five home weekends and 23 home games total at the new Alexander Field highlight Purdue baseball's 2013 schedule, announced by head coach Doug Schreiber.

Brouse to be inducted into WGCA Hall of Fame

Purdue golf head coach Devon Brouse will be inducted into the Women's Golf Coaches Association Hall of Fame on Dec. 11. Brouse will become the 45th member of the WGCA Coaches Hall of Fame and the first golf coach to be inducted into both the WGCA and GCAA (men's) coaches halls of fame.

For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.

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