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January 24, 2014 In the Spotlight
Did You Know?: R. Games Slayter and Slayter CenterThe Purdue alumnus whose $300,000 donation in 1963 funded Slayter Center's construction is credited for a wide range of engineering accomplishments, including the development of Fiberglas. Born in 1896 in Argos, Ind., R. Games Slayter graduated in 1921 with a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, according to documents from Archives and Special Collections. As an undergraduate, he played tuba in Purdue's "All-American" Marching Band. Construction on Slayter Center finished in 1964, and its formal dedication ceremony took place May 1, 1965. Slayter Hill, which rises above the structure, seats up to 4,000 for a show. Faculty and staff newsReminder: Counseling resources available to help faculty and staff in wake of shootingFaculty and staff who would like to talk with a counselor about Tuesday's fatal shooting on campus are encouraged to contact these resources for free assistance. University requests avoiding purchases in response to tragedy; family preferences to be determinedTuesday's tragic campus event has resulted in many in the Boilermaker community asking how they can best express their support. Among the many suggestions received have been apparel and other wearable items. Out of respect for the family of Andrew F. Boldt, Purdue asks that individuals and groups not pursue the purchase or promotion of these types of items at this time. Provost search committee seeking faculty, staff inputThe provost search committee would like to remind the Purdue community to submit nominations of individuals they think should be considered for the position of executive vice president for academic affairs and provost. Nominations should be directed to Timothy Zwier, search committee chair, at zwier@purdue.edu, or to search committee members, who are listed here. Nominations and comments also may be sent through a confidential email account at provostsearch@purdue.edu. Meeting for textbook coordinators to focus on management systemTextbook coordinators on the West Lafayette campus are invited to a meeting Monday (Jan. 27) to learn about a system that makes information about required textbooks and materials readily available to students. As phishing scams rise, ITaP suggests direct links be omitted from Purdue-related messagesITaP is encouraging individuals at Purdue to avoid putting direct links in University email so that recipients will be better able to distinguish legitimate messages from phishing attempts and other malicious email. General newsApplications sought for McGaughey Leadership AwardsApplications are being accepted for the Charles O. McGaughey Leadership Awards, which honor Purdue undergraduates who show leadership abilities and appreciation for basic American values. PeopleIPFW announces its 2014 Featured FacultyFour Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) faculty members were introduced Wednesday (Jan. 22) as the 2014 IPFW Featured Faculty: Jeff Casazza, associate professor of theatre; George Mourad, professor of biology; Ahmed Mustafa, associate professor of biology; and Erik Ohlander, associate professor of religious studies. As part of their duties, each will present a lecture highlighting their research. 
Pinnacle Award salutes donors Wayne, Barbara KroemerPresident Mitch Daniels has presented the President's Council Pinnacle Award to Wayne and Barbara Kroemer to honor their longstanding and ongoing gifts to numerous Purdue programs, organizations and initiatives. Purdue sportsPurdue to host #ThisIsMackey social media night on SaturdayPurdue Athletics is rolling out all the social media stops for Saturday night's (Jan. 25) Purdue vs. Wisconsin men's basketball game, giving fans the chance to play a role in Purdue's social media efforts. Purdue game part of Suits and Sneakers weekend vs. cancerStudents can "suit up" to join the Boilermaker men's basketball team Saturday (Jan. 25) in fighting cancer as Purdue plays Wisconsin. Suits and Sneakers is a project of the Coaches vs. Cancer program in which the Big Ten Network is joining. For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com. |
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