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June 6, 2013 In the Spotlight
Krannert showing the way with global leadership programsKrannert School of Management is making a name for itself with two programs that address one of the highest-value and most-demanded commodities in business -- leadership. Launching Global Leaders (LGL), a leadership initiative Krannert introduced in 2011 as a pilot program, is now part of the curriculum for all master's students. A companion program aimed at undergraduates, Launching Business Leaders (LBL), made its debut in fall 2012. The spring 2013 issue of Krannert Magazine highlights the programs here. Faculty and staff newsGarimella named Purdue chief global affairs officerPresident Mitch Daniels has named Suresh Garimella as the University's chief global affairs officer, effective immediately. Interim vice president chosen for Physical FacilitiesTed Weidner, senior director of project management and construction, has been chosen to serve as interim vice president for physical facilities, effective Monday (June 10). Weidner succeeds Bob McMains, who is leaving the University on Friday (June 7) to take a position at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Arizona State associate dean to lead new Honors CollegeRhonda Phillips, associate dean of Barrett, The Honors College of Arizona State University, will be the dean of Purdue University's new Honors College. Pekny selected as interim director designate for Discovery Park's Burton D. Morgan Center for EntrepreneurshipPurdue chemical engineering professor Joseph Pekny has been appointed interim director designate of the Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship, working with current director Richard Cosier until he returns to the Krannert School of Management full time in August, where their collaborations will continue. Health coaching helps employees live tobacco free and lower medical premiumWest Lafayette faculty and staff ready to stop tobacco use can find help through the Center for Healthy Living. The center provides Living Tobacco Free health coaching at no charge to benefits-eligible employees and to family members covered on a Purdue medical plan. Services help employees needing MRIs or CT scans get required approval, find reasonable priceEmployees and family members covered on a Purdue medical plan who need high-tech imaging, like an MRI or CT scan, have two services to help them get the right test at a reasonable price: MedSolutions and Castlight. Telecommunications extension to affect West Lafayette traffic during JuneCommuters using U.S. 231/Northwestern Avenue in the West Lafayette area along the Purdue campus should anticipate temporary lane closures in the coming weeks due to a telecommunication extension. This work will also limit pedestrian traffic between the Physics Building and the Materials and Electrical Engineering Building. PEAP sets Taste of Chicago tripThe Purdue Employees Activity Program, a subcommittee of the Clerical and Service Staff Advisory Committee, is sponsoring a trip on July 13 to Chicago for the 33rd annual Taste of Chicago food festival. June issue of APSAC's The Sentinel now availableThe Sentinel -- the Administrative and Professional Staff Advisory Committee's monthly newsletter -- was distributed to A/P staff members Tuesday (June 4). A copy of the newsletter can be found here. Research news
"Temporal cloaking" could bring more secure optical communicationsResearchers have demonstrated a method for "temporal cloaking" of optical communications, representing a potential tool to thwart would-be eavesdroppers and improve security for telecommunications. Researchers in various studies looking for participantsHere is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. General newsCampus Fit Club: Team up for exercise, weight lossA personalized exercise program in a small-group setting, modeled after popular TV shows such as "The Biggest Loser," is available starting Monday (June 10) from the Division of Recreational Sports. Registration is available through Friday (June 7). Project Move Out aids community, diverts items from landfillLast month, Project Move Out distributed about 23.5 tons of students' donated items to families and organizations in need. New apps put gardening solutions at tips of users' fingersNew mobile apps by Purdue Extension specialists can guide home gardeners in the proper care of their plants with the help of treatment methods based on proven research. Purdue sportsVolleyball, men's basketball earn NCAA Public Recognition AwardIn addition to finding continued success on the court, the Purdue volleyball and men's basketball teams received the NCAA Public Recognition Award for posting a multi-year academic progress rate among the top 10 percent of their respective sports. Big Ten announces 2015 football scheduleThe Big Ten has released the conference schedule for the 2015 season. In addition to playing nonconference foes Marshall, Indiana State, Notre Dame and Bowling Green, the Boilermakers will face Minnesota, Nebraska, Illinois and Indiana in West Lafayette and will travel to Michigan State, Wisconsin, Northwestern and Iowa. For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com. |
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