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April 8, 2013
In the Spotlight
Helping Purdue's undergraduates understand the way education scholars obtain knowledge
-- and helping them participate in the research process -- is one of Youli Mantzicopoulos-James' primary goals.
A professor of educational psychology, Mantzicopoulos-James coordinates the College of Education's Undergraduate Research Training Program (URT). She helps students understand how to conduct research early in their academic careers while simultaneously making advances in her own research, which focuses on the ways learning contexts support young children's social development and motivation.
Faculty and staff news
Fewer printing projects and loss of revenue have forced a reorganization of Purdue's Printing Services, resulting in staff layoffs and reduced services.
The Printing Services main office on Ahlers Drive and the BoilerCopyMaker in Purdue Memorial Union remain open and will continue to provide essential services for campus customers.
The Center for Healthy Living is now offering programs on a variety of topics designed to educate employees and improve their overall health. In addition to workshops, a four-week walking program is open for registration, offering plentiful health benefits and the possibility to receive a free pedometer and a gift card.
The Global Policy Research Institute will host Kathleen DeBoer and Patrick Love, representing the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on Thursday (April 11). They will be discussing how OECD works on various policy issues and the resources that it has available.
Here are notes on some current and upcoming disruptions on or near the West Lafayette campus.
"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
The Office of University Sustainability and the Student Sustainability Council will hold an Earth Day Carnival on April 22 on Centennial Mall, located between Wetherill Laboratory of Chemistry and Stanley Coulter Hall.
People
Here is a list of recent appointments and honors for faculty, staff and students.
Purdue sports
For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.
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