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February 17, 2014

In the Spotlight

$5 million gift to Purdue to support affordability efforts for Indiana students

President Mitch Daniels has announced a $5 million gift to enhance affordability for students from Indiana. The gift, being given anonymously, will have matching components that ultimately could mean more than $9 million in scholarship and other support for affordability, a key part of the University's Purdue Moves action agenda.

Faculty and staff news

Anthem offering one-on-one appointments at WL campus

Anthem representatives will be available at the West Lafayette campus several days this winter to meet one-on-one with employees about their 2014 Purdue medical coverage. Anthem is Purdue's 2014 medical plan administrator.

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 news

Purdue students encouraged to apply for open position on Indiana Commission for Higher Education

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE) has formed a nominating committee to identify candidates to serve as a student commissioner.

Teach For America application deadline approaching

The deadline for seniors to submit an application to Teach For America is Thursday (Feb. 20).

People

Appointments, honors and activities

Appointments and promotions, faculty and staff honors, alumni honors, and student honors.

Purdue sports

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

Events

Purdue in the News

Here is a sampling of recent news reports about Purdue by media across the nation and world.

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