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January 22, 2013 In the Spotlight
Purdue Profiles: Pamela NavePamela Nave fell in love with music as a 3-year-old, when she became fascinated by the popping sounds she could create with a punctured drum set. Now, as associate professor of bands and percussion, she works to foster a passion for music in Purdue students as the head of the percussion department and director of several percussion-based groups. Faculty and staff newsCampus welcome reception for President Daniels set for todayPurdue employees are invited to help welcome President Mitch Daniels at a welcome reception from 3:30 to 5 p.m. today (Jan. 22) in the Ballrooms of Purdue Memorial Union. Usual work attire is appropriate. All staff are invited to attend in paid status at the approval of their supervisor. WorkLife Programs services to integrate with new Center for Healthy LivingServices provided by WorkLife Programs will be consolidated into the Center for Healthy Living when it opens in late February. Most WorkLife Programs staff will become employees of the center. Mindy Paulet, WorkLife Programs manager, will continue to work for Human Resources and will serve as Purdue's interface with the Center for Healthy Living, among other duties. Faculty, staff feedback sought on campus energy useFaculty and staff are invited to share their views on campus energy use as part of a Council for Manager Development (CMD) project to develop a green office toolkit. Food security center sets Borlaug program information sessionThe Purdue Center for Global Food Security (PCGFS) will hold an information session Thursday (Jan. 24) for graduate students and faculty to outline opportunities through the U.S. Borlaug Fellows in Global Food Security Program. 
MLK: Clothing DriveThe Office of Multicultural Programs in the College of Pharmacy is sponsoring a clothing and "Fruit of the Loom" drive through Jan. 31 as part of the Martin Luther King Jr. birthday celebration. Collection boxes are centrally located in the Heine Pharmacy Building. Donations will go to "It's My Closet" at Lafayette Jefferson High School. Donate clothing of any size. Sleepwear, clothing that can be worn to formal dances and unused underwear are especially appreciated. For a complete list of events and more on King, go to https://diversity.purdue.edu/mlk.This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients"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. General newsHurt: Profits looming for struggling pork industryPork producers could be on the verge of turning profits after suffering several months of losses caused by drought-decimated feed resources, Purdue Extension agricultural economist Chris Hurt says. Purdue Police Department to host Citizen's Police AcademyPurdue's police department is offering a free course that will allow the public to get a feel for what it is like to serve and protect. PeopleAppointments, honors and activitiesHere is a list of recent appointments and honors for faculty, staff and students. Purdue sportsFor more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com. |
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