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March 26, 2013
In the Spotlight
Across from a large picture window on the second floor of Stanley Coulter Hall is an indoor mural that represents the global nature of Purdue and its School of Languages and Cultures. The mural, which spans about 50 feet along the building's north hallway, depicts a view of the Earth from space.
Faculty and staff news
Employees and family members seeking care at the Center for Healthy Living are advised to make an appointment, rather than just to walk in.
A client's first visit to the Center for Healthy Living will include reviewing information on the client's intake form. Employees have two ways to complete the form.
As part of Indiana's Severe Weather Preparedness Week, the Emergency Preparedness and Planning Department will be coordinating a campus-wide tornado drill on Wednesday (March 27).
General news
The fourth annual Purdue College of Agriculture Food Drive is accepting donations through April 12.
The Center for Families has named its 2013-14 award recipients. Thanks to gifts from individuals and organizations, the center is able to offer awards to support Purdue students and faculty as they generate new insights and tools that can help families.
The Center for Families has awarded Aryn Dotterer, assistant professor of human development and family studies, the inaugural Award for Excellence in Family Research conducted by Purdue faculty.
A Purdue medication safety expert says a U.S. Supreme Court case about the liability of generic drug manufacturers could increase the cost of medications and lead to drug shortages.
People
Brian E. Farkas, professor of food science at North Carolina State University since 1994, has been appointed professor and head of Purdue's Department of Food Science. The appointment is effective July 1.
Purdue sports
A spirited late rally fell short and the Purdue men's basketball team lost 86-83 to Santa Clara on Monday night (March 25) in the College Basketball Invitational, ending the Boilermakers' season.
Matthew McClintock finished 20th in the world at the World Junior Cross Country Championships on Sunday.
For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.
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