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July 1, 2013 In the Spotlight
Path to the marketplaceThe College of Science specializes in the entire process of innovation -- from discovery to delivery. In its buildings, lecture halls and labs, everyone from freshmen to tenured professors is in on the latest scientific and technological breakthroughs. The process from an idea to hitting the market can be long and arduous. However, the College of Science has been helping breed new products, drugs, instrumentation and software for decades. Learn about several College of Science players -- both alumni and current Boilermakers -- that are in on the cutting edge of scientific discovery, development and implementation in the Spring 2013 issue of Insights. Faculty and staff newsPurdue names interim vice provost for faculty affairsPurdue today (July 1) announced that S. Laurel Weldon will serve as the University's interim vice provost for faculty affairs following the July 12 departure of Beverly Davenport Sypher. Risk Management announces University insurance rate reductions, loss sharing planRisk Management is instituting changes to its insurance program to encourage good loss identification practices and loss prevention habits in line with Enterprise Risk Management practices. Reminder: Grant Street section to be closed July 8-12A section of Grant Street in front of Purdue's main campus area will be closed to traffic the week of July 8-12 due to the construction of Bailey Hall. Update: Traffic, parking disruptionsHere are notes on some current and upcoming disruptions on or near the West Lafayette campus. This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients"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. Purdue Today schedule changePurdue Today will reduce its publishing schedule this week due to the July 4 holiday. It will be published today (July 1) and then resume on July 8. General newsFollow good hygiene practices to enjoy visit to county fairsThousands of visitors will flock to 4-H fairs during July in more than 80 Indiana counties. But those who want to pick up their favorite fair food and head to the livestock barns should remember safe practices for their health -- and for the health of animals. 
Team USA selected from USABO national finalists at PurdueFour top-scoring high school students will represent Team USA 2013 at the International Biology Olympiad (IBO) on July 14-21 in Bern, Switzerland. PeopleAppointments, honors and activitiesAppointments and promotions, faculty and staff honors, alumni honors, and student honors. Purdue sportsPurdue among U.S. Olympic Achievement Award recipientsPurdue was among the 41 American colleges and universities to receive a U.S. Olympic Achievement Award earlier this month during the National Association of Collegiate Athletic Directors Convention. For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com. |
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