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March 25, 2014
In the Spotlight
At any time, Trent Klingerman might receive a call or an email that requires him to change his plans for the entire day. It's precisely that element of unpredictability and challenge that Klingerman loves about his job. As director of employee relations in Human Resources, Klingerman advises employees and managers about employment law and University policies, manages a team of conflict resolution specialists and helps areas on campus improve their interpersonal dynamics. It's a job that keeps him busy -- and one he finds deeply satisfying.
People
Kathleen Howell, the Hsu Lo Distinguished Professor of Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, and Suzanne Nielsen, professor of food science, have been named recipients of the 2014 Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Awards in Memory of Charles B. Murphy. The faculty members were surprised with the news during classes on Monday (March 24).
Purdue will continue to announce Murphy Award winners throughout the week. The University's highest undergraduate teaching honor, the Murphy Award is accompanied by a $10,000 cash award and induction into Purdue's Teaching Academy, which provides leadership for the improvement of undergraduate, graduate and outreach teaching. Murphy was a history professor at Purdue from 1927 to 1970.
Cary Troy, assistant professor of civil engineering, has been named the recipient of Purdue's new Exceptional Early Career Award. The Exceptional Early Career Award was created by the Office of the Provost and the Murphy Award selection committee to recognize outstanding undergraduate teaching among Purdue's early career, tenure-track faculty. Recipients of the award will receive a $5,000 award with additional funds for a department business account. Troy was surprised with the news during classes on Monday (March 24).
Faculty and staff news
A game, cooking demonstrations and enlightening presentations are among the activities planned for Value Your Health Week on March 31-April 4. The week is designed to help Purdue employees sharpen their health care consumer skills.
Purdue police are again reminding the campus community to be vigilant and keep bicycle and pedestrian safety in mind as the weather warms and more people head outside.
Purdue's Office of Environmental Health and Public Safety is offering tornado awareness sessions this spring that will focus on awareness strategies, responsive actions and things to do after a tornado event.
The Administrative and Professional Staff Advisory Committee is now accepting nominations for the annual APSAC Excellence Award, which recognizes A/P staff members who consistently perform at an outstanding level. The deadline for nominations is Friday (March 28).
Purdue's LGBTQ Center is seeking nominations for two new awards to be given annually at the Lavender Graduation ceremony -- the "Outstanding Ally Award" (student, staff, faculty, community member) and the "Pride & Progress Award" (student). Nominations are due April 7. Information and nomination forms are here.
Research news
Elderly women could benefit from consuming 29 percent more protein than the current nutrition guidelines recommend, according to new research from Purdue.
General news
WBAA public radio is looking for faculty and staff volunteers to help answer phones during its Spring Member Drive on Friday (March 28) through April 4. Those interested in donating one or more hours of time any day that week except Sunday should contact Sue Hill at hill179@purdue.edu or 49-45920.
Purdue sports
The season has ended for Boilermaker women's basketball with a 73-66 loss to Oklahoma State in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
The Big Ten Conference on Monday (March 24) released the schedule of home-and-away and single-play conference opponents for the 2014 volleyball season. With the addition of Maryland and Rutgers, Purdue will now play seven home-and-away series and six single-play opponents.
For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.
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