March 4, 2013

In the Spotlight

Purdue Profiles: Maureen Doyle

While living in Japan, Maureen Doyle learned that even everyday tasks could become ordeals for those living abroad. Now Purdue's assistant director for Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) compliance in the Office of International Students and Scholars (ISS), Doyle makes sure each international student understands the federal requirements necessary to attend a university in the U.S.

Faculty and staff news

Promotion and tenure forum postponed

A forum at which faculty members are invited to provide feedback about four topics addressed in the Promotion and Tenure Task Force Report has been rescheduled for March 25.

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.

Research news

Veterinarian blazes a path to the nation's oldest pet dogs to advance research on successful aging

Experts agree that discovering the secrets to successful aging will demand a sustained effort using innovative scientific approaches. Now a research veterinarian is betting that the oldest pet dogs living among us can shed light on a surer scientific path to discovering the secrets of successful aging and cancer resistance.

General news

Orientation program for international students to return

A program that acclimates new international undergraduates to university life before Purdue's orientation activities will return this fall following the success of its pilot last year.

RCHE, OurHealth partner on research project to enhance care delivery

Purdue University's Regenstrief Center for Healthcare Engineering is partnering with OurHealth, a leading provider of onsite health management services for employers, on a research project to assess the viability of an innovative decision-support tool to enhance health outcomes.

Purdue sports

Women's basketball seeded No. 3 in Big Ten tournament

A victory Sunday helped the Purdue women's basketball team capture the No. 3 seed and a first-round bye in the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament in Chicago, putting the Boilermakers' first game about 3 p.m. ET on Friday (March 8).

Engel joins four other Boilermakers to qualify for NCAAs

The Purdue track and field teams competed in events all across the country on Saturday. The team had individuals in the Iowa State Qualifier, the Alex Wilson Invitational hosted by Notre Dame, and the Virginia Tech Qualifier.

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

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