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September 17, 2013
In the Spotlight
Adam Lower envisions a near future in which the brightest, highest-achieving high school students in the country covet an invitation to join Purdue's Honors College.
As the Honors College's student recruiter, Lower travels across the campus, local area and state -- and soon, he hopes, the nation -- spreading the word about Purdue's newly formed Honors College. His mission? Touting the world-class opportunities at Purdue and the Honors College.
Faculty and staff news
The Office of Institutional Equity is offering several opportunities in recognition and celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
Research updates, announcement of upcoming pilot grant opportunities, and high tea will welcome campus guests of the Women's Global Health Institute on the afternoon of Sept. 26. Faculty, staff, postdocs and graduate students are encouraged to register.
President Mitch Daniels has had a calendar full of media and speaking engagements in the community and state to address some of the major questions facing higher education and Purdue's response. Now he is taking the University's message to a national audience.
People
Purdue professor Eugene H. Spafford, a recipient of numerous honors and federal appointments, soon will receive two of the biggest awards in his field.
General news
Purdue students give high marks to campus programs and services, according to a recent survey.
In conjunction with the Hicks Renovation Celebration, Purdue University Libraries is launching a "Why I Love Purdue Libraries Video Contest," beginning Monday (Sept. 16), with a top award of $400 to be announced on Nov. 1.
Neighbors, faith leaders, educators and businesses in Indiana who want to better help military families now have an online resource through Purdue that provides suggestions and information that can benefit veterans and military families.
There are dozens of Civil War battle anniversaries being recognized during the war's 150th anniversary, but one that stands out is Chickamauga because it's the nation's first military park, says a Purdue historian.
Purdue sports
For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.
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