February 12, 2013

In the Spotlight

Purdue Profiles: John Higgins

To John Higgins, spending time as a member of various national organizations sharing students' and his University's perspectives about student finances is not volunteering -- it's part of his job.

As assistant comptroller and bursar, Higgins has spent time working to ensure that the entities making rules that affect university business offices understand the effect of those rules' requirements and nuances.

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Memo: Salary information

This memo regarding salary information being provided to local media is from James Almond, senior vice president for business services and assistant treasurer.

'Speak Up': Purdue Hotline accessible online, by phone

A co-worker stealing packages of pens and paper from the office supply cabinet. A colleague working on a freelance project during normal business hours with University resources. If faculty or staff suspect that someone is engaging in unethical or illegal behavior, the Purdue Hotline provides a safe, anonymous way to "Speak Up" -- and do the right thing.

Reception to recognize interdisciplinary grad student research

The Office of Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs (OIGP) will hold a reception on April 1 to celebrate interdisciplinary graduate student research. The deadline for students' poster submissions and award applications is March 1.

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Mechanical engineering alum gives gift for professorship, celebrates Daniels' arrival

A Purdue College of Engineering alumnus has given a gift under the Faculty Excellence Challenge Match program.

Land O'Lakes Foundation creates endowed chair at Purdue Ag

Agricultural economics professor Allan Gray has been named the newly created Land O'Lakes Chair in Food and Agribusiness at Purdue.

Applications sought for McGaughey Leadership Awards

Applications are being accepted for the Charles O. McGaughey Leadership Awards, which honor Purdue undergraduates who show leadership abilities and appreciation for basic American values. The awards, each of which is at least $2,000, will be presented in the spring to at least four Purdue students. Deadline to apply is March 1. More details are available in this PDF file.

Valentine's Day flash mobs to raise awareness about violence against women

The Purdue Contemporary Dance Company, along with other dance groups and individuals, will be performing flash mobs at 10:15 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 1:15 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 14) outside Stewart Center as part of the global awareness campaign "One Billion Rising," which seeks an end to violence against women.

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