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January 27, 2014
In the Spotlight
The Confucius Institute at Purdue will celebrate the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Horse on Wednesday (Jan. 29).
Because the popularity of the annual event continues to grow, the 2014 Chinese New Year Reception will take place in a larger location, Purdue Memorial Union's South Ballroom, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The event, which is free and open to the public, will feature traditional Chinese food, music and calligraphy demonstrations, as well as folk dances by the Confucius Institute Performing Arts Troupe and lion dances from the Purdue Department of Theatre. The actual New Year Day is Jan. 31.
Faculty and staff news
The crime committed on Purdue's West Lafayette campus this week has left us all stunned and saddened, but typical of Boilermakers, people have pulled together to support each other and demonstrate what a remarkably caring and compassionate community ours is. Our hearts and thoughts go out to the parents and family of Andrew Boldt and to all those affected by this tragic event.
At the request of the Boldt family, the funeral arrangements are being provided to the Purdue community.
* Purdue flags on the West Lafayette campus are being flown at half-staff until Wednesday morning in honor of Andrew Boldt.
Purdue officials have announced that the University will operate on a normal schedule today (Jan. 27).
"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.
People
A new monthly feature from the Office of the Provost will highlight a Purdue department head and the activities within his or her department. This month's profile focuses on Kenneth Burbank, head of the School of Engineering Technology.
General news
Purdue was recognized for its fundraising efforts for the 2013 United Way Campaign on Wednesday (Jan. 22) at the United Way of Greater Lafayette annual meeting.
The College of Liberal Arts study abroad fair will be held 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Wednesday (Jan. 29) in the Purdue Memorial Union's West Faculty Lounge.
The "5 Students Who Move the World Forward" website is now taking nominations for the April 2014 edition. Nominations should be made at https://marketing.purdue.edu/5students by 5 p.m. Thursday (Jan. 30).
Purdue sports
For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.
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