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August 30, 2013
In the Spotlight
The origin of Purdue's official colors goes back to 1887 -- just 13 years after the University began offering classes. The decision to adopt Old Gold and Black is attributed to the captain of Purdue's first football team, John Breckenridge Burris. Also, according to at least one source, the designation was rather hasty, says David Hovde, associate professor of library science.
Break out your Old Gold and Black this weekend
* Purdue fans can support the Purdue football team at the Boilermaker Tailgate on the Circle from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today (Aug. 30) at Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis. The event is a super-sized pep rally to send off the team as it heads to Cincinnati for the season opener the following day (noon kickoff). Saturday's game will be broadcast on ESPNU and Purdue Sports Network radio.
* Purdue volleyball will open its 2013 season at home today (Aug. 30) with the annual Mortar Board Premier, which will feature USC, Alabama A&M and Western Kentucky during the two-day tournament. Purdue's match vs. USC starts at 7 p.m.
* Purdue soccer takes on Northern Illinois at 7 p.m. today (Aug. 30) at the Boilermaker Soccer Complex. Tickets are adult, $5; student, $2; groups of 15 or more, $1 (on game day, tickets are sold on-site only).
Faculty and staff news
Human Resources has added two evening sessions to help faculty and staff boost their understanding of today's health care environment and learn more about 2014 medical plan options.
Human Resources is offering the "Health Care: Moving Forward in 2014" education presentation at sessions for Spanish, Chinese and Vietnamese speakers.
The search committee for the position of associate vice president for engagement is accepting applications and nominations. Details about the position, which reports to the vice president for public affairs, are available in a PDF file.
The Susan Bulkeley Butler Center for Leadership Excellence is seeking nominees for the 2013 Butler Leadership in Action Award.
Faculty, staff, students and community members have until Tuesday (Sept. 3) to suggest a book to be considered for all 2014-15 incoming undergraduate students to read before beginning their studies at Purdue. This book will be the sixth selected in Purdue's Common Reading Program.
Brief profiles of new faculty members at the West Lafayette campus, by way of welcome and introduction, are presented by the Office of the Provost and Purdue Today in a PDF file.
General news
Purdue Research Foundation announces the launch of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, a website that offers a how-to approach to help entrepreneurs, investors, collaborators and others find information about commercializing Purdue innovations. The site also will help them partner with the University, create a startup and invest in technologies.
Startups that have licensed innovations developed at Purdue or are based in the four-site Purdue Research Park network are eligible to apply for a round of funding from the Emerging Innovations Fund. The cumulative funding of all awards will total up to $150,000. Deadline to apply has been extended to Sept. 8.
An online writing resource can help teachers, guidance counselors, religious leaders and volunteer supervisors with tips on how to write college letters of recommendation, say Purdue experts.
Purdue sports
The Purdue cross country teams will kick off the 2013 season today (Aug. 30) with a trip to Dexter, Mich., for the Michigan Open. The Boilermakers will take on the Wolverines in an unscored, two-team meet at the Hudson Mills Metro Park.
The women's tennis team released its schedule on Thursday (Aug. 29). The team has six fall tournaments scheduled as well as a challenging nonconference slate in the spring that pairs Purdue against 15 ranked teams, including nine ranked in the top 35 a year ago.
For the 2013-14 school year, Purdue has released an updated mobile application for all Boilermakers fans with compatible iOS and Android devices. The updated application now offers access to live content and full GameTracker sport coverage as well as upgraded in-app notifications.
For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.
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