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September 24, 2013
In the Spotlight
Elaine Blakemore is fascinated by gender development in children -- and how that development can affect their entire adult lives. Blakemore is a professor of psychology and associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne. She has been studying children's gender development since the 1970s, teaches budding psychologists at IPFW and mentors junior faculty members as they navigate the promotion and tenure process.
Faculty and staff news
The School of Nursing will offer employee wellness screenings this fall.
The Purdue Postdoctoral Association will hold its fall callout at 5:30 p.m. Friday (Sept. 27). All postdoctoral researchers, visiting scholars, family and friends are welcome to attend.
A special Board of Trustees issue of Purdue Today will be sent Friday (Sept. 27) at the conclusion of the board's scheduled meeting. The agenda for the meeting, which is scheduled for 1 p.m., is available on the Board of Trustees website.
General news
Today (Sept. 24), President Mitch Daniels will be in Washington, D.C., to keynote the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Business Horizon Retreat, focusing on entitlement and tax reform, pro-growth strategies and the need for government investment in fundamental scientific research. The retreat audience will include more than 100 policymakers and chamber members, including the Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100, which is composed of the top 100 chamber leaders from around the nation. The talk is scheduled to be livestreamed from 10:15 to 11 a.m. at https://uscham.com/19Jl7yh.
The College of Agriculture Study Abroad Fair will be held 5-6:30 p.m. today (Sept. 24) on the lawn in front of the Agricultural Administration Building.
Research news
Researchers at Purdue have shown how to reduce fuel consumption while improving the efficiency of hydraulic steering systems in heavy construction equipment.
Purdue sports
With the official start of practice just six days away, dates for the Matt Painter Radio Show have been set for the 2013-14 season.
For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.
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