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November 7, 2013 In the Spotlight
Purdue football to honor veterans with Military Appreciation DayPurdue will salute veterans and active duty military personnel Saturday (Nov. 9) when Purdue football takes on Iowa at noon at Ross-Ade Stadium. Current military members, ROTC members and retired veterans, as well as Honor Flight participants, will line the way as the Boilermakers take the field. Members of the Entrepreneurial Business Veterans group also will be on the field pregame. During the game, those men and women who are serving or have served in each branch of the U.S. armed forces will be recognized. During halftime, an enlistment ceremony will take place for about 100 individuals who have made the commitment to serve this country. * Game notes* Ticket information * Guide to 2013 Purdue Football * 2013 GameDay Central Get into the spirit before the game* Boiler Bridge Walk: Meet and greet the Boilermaker football team at the Boiler Bridge Walk, which starts at 5:40 p.m. Friday (Nov. 8) at the fountain on the West Lafayette side of the John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge. * Boilermaker Crossing: Purdue fans can meet the team, play on inflatable games, get prizes, pick up posters, enjoy live music and more at the family-friendly Boilermaker Crossing starting at 9 a.m. Saturday at Sally and Bob Weist Plaza between Mackey Arena and the Brees Academic Center. The event is free. * 211° Session: Saturday's 211° Session pep rally will feature the Purdue "All-American" Marching Band, football head coach Darrell Hazell and the Boilermaker football players. The event starts at 9:49 a.m. in Mackey Arena. * For more on game-week activities and spirit initiatives, visit Boilermaker Depot. Faculty and staff newsToday's benefit enrollment eventsThe following events are scheduled for today (Nov. 7):
Workshops on Camtasia and Qualtrics offered to faculty and staffITaP is offering workshops for faculty and staff on the screen recording and video editing software Camtasia and the online survey software Qualtrics. Those interested may register for these sessions by going to the ITaP Training Calendar. Safety tips for pedestrians on campusThis is part of a series of articles discussing safety and security for the Purdue West Lafayette campus. Purdue Student Union Board to salute veteransPurdue will honor veterans in a tribute at 11 a.m. on Monday (Nov. 11) in Purdue Memorial Union's Great Hall. The annual event and displays are organized by the Purdue Student Union Board. Momentum Makers nominations soughtThe Purdue Today staff is seeking nominations for the Momentum Makers series, which highlights Purdue employees whose job performances are exemplary. Administrative/professional and clerical/service staff members are eligible. For more information and to nominate an employee, visit www.purdue.edu/momentummakers. Research newsInternational think tank on breast cancer prevention offers initial recommendationsFrom before birth to puberty is a critical window for breast cancer prevention and a time when diet and exercise could have a significant positive impact, according to an international group of experts co-chaired by a Purdue professor. Purdue profs to use gaming to spark kids' STEM interest, improve physical fitnessA team of Purdue technology researchers will use a $1.2 million National Science Foundation grant to tackle two national challenges: increasing children's interest in science, technology, engineering and math; and decreasing childhood obesity. Researchers in various studies looking for participantsHere is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. Purdue sportsFor more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com. |
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