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December 5, 2012 In the Spotlight
Purdue dance company to present Winter Works concertThe Purdue Contemporary Dance Company will present seven new selected works by faculty and student artists at its Winter Works 2012 dance concert on Dec. 7 and 8. "This winter's performance includes works dealing with current political and societal issues, as well as those exploring human drama," says Carol Cunningham-Sigman, professor in the School of Visual and Performing Arts and choreographer. "We are also happy to feature the music created by visual and performing arts' sound design majors for many of the dance works." Faculty and staff news
One Brick Higher presented to faculty members leading core curriculum effortTwo faculty members who have led the core curriculum initiative, Teresa Taber Doughty and Teri Reed-Rhoads, were honored Tuesday (Dec. 4) with Purdue's One Brick Higher Award. Archived webcast of President's Forum availableAn archived webcast, presentation slides and data sheet from Tuesday's President's Forum are available at www.purdue.edu/president/speeches/forums.html. The forum featured a brief campus update by acting President Tim Sands and a presentation/discussion titled "Purdue: Four Campuses, One University." Momentum Makers nominations soughtThe Purdue Today staff is seeking nominations for the monthly Momentum Makers series, which highlights Purdue employees whose job performances are exemplary. Administrative/professional and clerical/service staff members are eligible. For more information and to nominate an employee, visit www.purdue.edu/momentummakers. Purdue Today schedule for semester breakPurdue Today will reduce its publishing schedule during semester break. It will be published daily through Friday (Dec. 7), and then Dec. 10, 13 and 17. Purdue Today will resume daily publication on Jan. 7. Research newsNew '4-D' transistor is preview of future computersA new type of transistor shaped like a Christmas tree has arrived just in time for the holidays, but the prototype won't be nestled under the tree along with the other gifts. General newsPlanned gift to endow chemical engineering professorshipPurdue alumni Larry and Virginia 'Ginny' Faith have made a planned gift to the School of Chemical Engineering to be used for a distinguished professorship. Spaces available in Krannert Weekend MBA programIt's not too late to apply to the Krannert Weekend MBA program starting in January, and scholarships are still available for qualified candidates. 
Convocations offers group sales to campus and communityPurdue Convocations' 2012-13 season will animate the stage in the coming months with shows such as the lighthearted musical "Shrek;" "Circus Oz," direct from Australia; and the world-renowned Joffrey Ballet performing "The Rite of Spring." Dry November, warm December no reason to panic about more droughtA very dry Indiana November and abnormally warm start to December have sparked some nervous chatter in the agriculture community on the heels of the worst drought in decades, but the Indiana State Climate Office says it isn't time for farmers to panic. PeopleVotes sought to propel Golden Girl into Miss America finalsMiss Indiana MerrieBeth Cox, who is also Purdue's Golden Girl, can be voted directly into the finals of the Miss America competition with the help of Boilermakers and other supporters. Purdue sportsBoudia to be judge on new celebrity diving show on ABCFormer Purdue diver and two-time Olympic medalist David Boudia announced he has signed on to be one of the three judges on a new reality show focused on diving set to air on ABC television in 2013. For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com. |
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