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April 25, 2013 In the Spotlight
Purdue Conference Division to fill campus for summerAs campus winds down from the academic semester, Purdue's Conference Division prepares to bring more than 100 groups to campus over the summer. Year-round, 75 percent of conferences are returning customers, including the Indiana Extension Homemakers Association's Home and Family Conference, which on June 12-14 will be in its 100th year as a Purdue conference. Faculty and staff newsWeb conferencing survey will help inform campus strategyPurdue is conducting a campus-wide survey to gain a better understanding of Web conferencing practices and needs of faculty and staff. Information gathered from the survey will be used to inform a new campus strategy on video conferencing resources. The short survey is here. Parking Facilities announces online payment for parking permitsBeginning Monday (April 29), the majority of faculty, staff and students will be able to purchase new parking permits online through the Parking Facilities website. This online option also will be used for parking permit renewals this summer. Individuals with exceptions or special needs may continue to purchase permits at the Parking Facilities office. Blackboard Learn upgrade to offer new features for faculty, studentsNew features, along with an improved content editor and expanded assessment analytics, and what should be a better user experience are coming to the Blackboard course management system at Purdue as part of a scheduled upgrade of Blackboard Learn. Purdue Postdoctoral Association dinner set for May 16The Purdue Postdoctoral Association is inviting all at Purdue to its annual dinner at 5:30 p.m. May 16. Reservations are needed by May 9. Momentum Makers nominations soughtThe Purdue Today staff is seeking nominations for the monthly Momentum Makers series, which highlights Purdue employees whose job performances are exemplary. Administrative/professional and clerical/service staff members are eligible. For more information and to nominate an employee, visit www.purdue.edu/momentummakers. General news
More rain likely into May; time not crucial for corn crop yetFrequent and heavy rains have kept most Indiana farmers out of their fields during corn planting season so far this month, and the weather outlook for the next two weeks portends continued wet conditions. Research newsResearchers in various studies looking for participantsHere is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. Purdue sportsMen's golf headed to French Lick for Big Ten ChampionshipsThe Purdue men's golf team will open postseason play this weekend (April 26-28) when it heads to French Lick Resort for the 2013 Big Ten Championships. For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com. |
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