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February 4, 2013 In the Spotlight: Purdue Extension Week
Purdue Extension extends University's expertise to the publicThis is Purdue Extension Week in Purdue Today -- time set aside each day to help the Purdue community better understand the University's role in providing outreach services to the public through the nationwide Extension system. What exactly is Extension? Formally called the Cooperative Extension Service, Extension is one of the nation's largest providers of research-based information and education. It is a network of colleges, land-grant universities such as Purdue and the U.S. Department of Agriculture serving communities and counties across America. * Making a Difference website: Featuring stories of people across Indiana who have benefited from Extension services. Faculty and staff newsForum to continue conversation on trimester initiativeA forum on Tuesday (Feb. 5) will provide an update on the progress of Purdue's trimester initiative. Provost's Office seeks nominations for Morrill AwardsThe Office of the Provost is seeking nominations for the second annual Morrill Awards, which recognize West Lafayette faculty members' outstanding career achievements. The deadline to submit nominations is Feb. 25. Funding available through Center for FamiliesThe Center for Families is offering funding opportunities for Purdue faculty, graduate and undergraduate students. Details are available in a PDF file. CFF accepting nominees for inaugural Award of Excellence in Family ResearchThe Center for Families is accepting nominations for its inaugural Award of Excellence in Family Research, which will recognize outstanding family research being conducted by Purdue faculty. 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 news'5 Students Who ...' focusing on Purdue's Health MakersPurdue is recognizing five students who are working to improve world health. 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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