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April 17, 2013
In the Spotlight
Helping make a college education affordable for more families is one of the top reasons Brandon Endsley enjoys his work at Purdue. Endsley’s current position at the University involves two roles: He serves as a financial aid counselor for the Division of Financial Aid, and he manages MyMoney, a financial literacy program he helped to create.
Faculty and staff news
Following the second meeting of the new President's Council on Budget and Affordability, Purdue President Mitch Daniels announced changes in his original proposal for wage restraint as a contributor to holding tuition constant during the 2013-14 and 2014-15 academic years.
This memo regarding a new zero-fee, first option-to-license for companies that receive SBIR/STTR awards supporting Purdue research activities is being sent on behalf of Daniel Hasler, president and chief entrepreneurial officer of Purdue Research Foundation; Al Diaz, executive vice president for business and finance and treasurer; and Richard Buckius, vice president for research. Comments or questions may be directed to Elizabeth Hart-Wells at EAHart-Wells@prf.org or 765-588-3475.
Faculty and graduate teaching assistants will be recognized at two celebratory events next week.
This is part of a series of articles discussing safety and security for the Purdue West Lafayette campus.
Research news
Exposing packaged liquids, fruits and vegetables to an electrical field for just minutes might eliminate all traces of foodborne pathogens on those foods, according to a Purdue study.
General news
The annual Student Activities and Organization awards were presented Wednesday (April 10) in the Purdue Memorial Union North Ballroom. More than 100 nominations were received for the awards, which are given to outstanding students, student organizations and organization advisers.
Purdue's College of Agriculture has honored its top students for the 2012-13 academic year.
Purdue's College of Science inducted nine distinguished alumni on Friday (April 12).
Purdue sports
The Purdue men's basketball program will host a variety of camps during the month of June as part of the 2013 Matt Painter Basketball Camps schedule.
Purdue football head coach Darrell Hazell has announced the dates for camps in June. Interested parties can find all the details regarding the camps by going to www.darrellhazellfootballcamp.com.
For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.
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