February 22, 2013

In the Spotlight

Professor giving his share of app proceeds to student chapter

Purdue professor James McGlothlin, seeking to multiply the good effects of his new app, is donating his proceeds from its sales to a student organization. McGlothlin is giving $1 per sale of the app to the Purdue student chapter of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society for uses of its choice.

Faculty and staff news

Faculty member sought to serve on Indiana Commission for Higher Education

Applications and nominations are being sought for the faculty position on the Indiana Commission for Higher Education.

Honors College curriculum nearly complete

The Honors College Faculty Governance Committee is fine-tuning the college's curriculum and will finish next month as part of ongoing plans for it to admit first-year students in fall 2013.

Recap of University Senate's Feb. 18 meeting

A recap of the University Senate's meeting held Monday (Feb. 18).

Purdue to assess printing operations

As part of Purdue's ongoing effort to ensure effective and efficient operations, a review has been launched to assess printing solution options across the West Lafayette campus.

Nominations sought for APSAC Excellence Award

The Administrative and Professional Staff Advisory Committee is now accepting nominations for the third annual APSAC Excellence Award, to recognize A/P staff who consistently perform at an outstanding level.

Instruction manual Web page gives guidance for SRM

Procurement Services reminds users there is a wealth of information on the SRM Instruction Manual Web page on the Procurement Services website.

General news

Daniels to co-chair national human spaceflight committee

Purdue President Mitch Daniels has been asked to co-chair a National Research Council committee to review and make recommendations on the future of the U.S. human spaceflight program.

'All-American' band taking Purdue pride to Ireland in March

Black and gold goes green this March when the Purdue "All-American" Marching Band visits Ireland to participate in Dublin's St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Purdue sports

Track and field teams to compete at Big Ten Indoor Championships

The Purdue track and field teams are set for the Big Ten Indoor Championships this weekend in Geneva, Ohio. The two-day event begins today and will continue through Saturday with 56 Boilermaker student-athletes competing.

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

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