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October 7, 2013 In the Spotlight
Purdue Profiles: Maggie GroganMaggie Grogan greets all visitors to the Office of the President in Hovde Hall with a smile and a warm, helpful attitude. Whether they're faculty or staff members, parents of prospective students, or local or national leaders, Grogan loves making a good impression. An administrative assistant in the Office of the President, Grogan knows she is often the first person folks encounter when they visit Purdue -- and embodying the Boilermaker spirit of friendliness and resourcefulness is one of her top priorities. Faculty and staff newsCenter for Healthy Living to offer array of fall workshopsCholesterol management, diabetes and sleep are the topics of Center for Healthy Living workshops in October and November. Changes to PERF benefits coming in 2014The Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS) Board of Trustees has approved two changes that will influence the amount of future PERF retirees' benefits. Clerical, service and operations/technical staff hired before Sept. 9, 2013, participate in the Public Employees' Retirement Fund (PERF). Registration open for A/P staff recognition luncheonRegistration is now open for the Executive Vice President for Business and Finance, Treasurer's A/P Staff Recognition Luncheon on Oct. 30. To register, go to www.conf.purdue.edu/hrevents. The website includes a listing of honorees and other event information, including how faculty, staff and others can show appreciation for an honoree by attending. Print & Poster Exchange scheduled for fall breakThe annual Print & Poster Exchange from the University Visual Arts Committee, offered free to faculty and staff, is set for today and Tuesday (Oct. 7-8) with leftovers on Wednesday. The exchange is one of several ways UVAC serves the West Lafayette campus. 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. General newsDaniels to join NBC Education Nation Summit in NYCOn Tuesday (Oct. 8), President Mitch Daniels will be at the New York City Public Library to participate in the fourth annual NBC Education Nation Summit. Education policy leaders, foundation executives, media, educators, parents and students will explore "What It Takes" to get a student through school and ready to succeed in college, career and beyond. Daniels will join a panel including Anant Agrawal, president of Edx; Paul LeBlanc, president of Southern New Hampshire University; and Rob Wrubel, chief innovation officer and executive vice president of Apollo Group, to discuss "What It Takes: More than High School - Disrupting Higher Ed." The discussion will be live streamed at approximately 8 a.m. at EducationNation.com and www.YouTube.com/Education. 
My passion for Purdue: John LucasEach gift, no matter the size, is a vote of confidence in the University and a testament of loyalty to the Boilermaker family. Purdue employee donors are passionate about their support. But before they click to give through payroll deduction, there is a story. Purdue Today will highlight these stories in an ongoing series presented with the University Development Office. Today, read why John Lucas, professor of human resources management at Purdue University Calumet, gives. PeopleAppointments, honors and activitiesAppointments and promotions, faculty and staff honors, alumni honors, and student honors. Purdue sportsFor more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com. |
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