November 26, 2013

In the Spotlight

Purdue dance company to present Winter Works concert

The Purdue Contemporary Dance Company will present its Winter Works 2013 dance concert Dec. 6-7. PCDC is the resident dance company in the Division of Dance, housed in the Patti and Rusty Rueff School of Visual and Performing Arts. Faculty and students created seven new dance works this semester for the company.

Faculty and staff news

APSAC grants awarded to 20 Purdue employees

APSAC has awarded individual professional development grants to 20 administrative and professional staff members. Grants up to $750 are awarded twice a year. Spring applications are due on March 1.

Purdue Today schedule for Thanksgiving break

Purdue Today will reduce its publishing schedule during the week of the Thanksgiving holiday. It will be published today (Nov. 26) and then will resume daily publication on Monday (Dec. 2).

Research news

Mutant corn could yield new ways to curb
'billion-dollar bug'

Purdue and University of Illinois researchers have discovered a novel corn mutant whose leaves are highly susceptible to attack by Western corn rootworm beetles, a pest that feeds primarily on corn silks and pollen.

General news

Krannert to offer MBA program for STEM professionals on campus

Purdue's Krannert School of Management will begin offering a one-year MBA for STEM Professionals program in June.

Purdue engineer: Toys can help develop STEM skills in children

Beth Holloway, director of the Women in Engineering Program, says toys that let children design, build and generally turn ideas into realities are a great first step in inspiring them to consider a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) career.

Purdue Extension publications help owners care for trees

Homeowners can learn how to best prepare their trees for the harsh winter months and protect them during extended dry periods by following expert advice offered in two new Purdue Extension publications.

People

Purdue team triumphs in U.S. Department of Justice challenge

A team from the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics has won the U.S. Department of Justice's first public competition challenge with its proposed concept for testing the viability of in-service body armor.

Purdue sports

Purdue football to meet Indiana

Game notes are available to preview the Purdue-Indiana football matchup at 3:30 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 30) in Bloomington. The game will air on the Big Ten Network.

For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.

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