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April 7, 2014
In the Spotlight
Entertainment and enrichment come in many forms at Purdue. Don't Miss It! from Purdue Today points out some of the highlights of the coming weeks with a peek a bit further ahead. Whether it's a stage, court, field, lecture hall or other venue, it's the place to enjoy the quality and breadth of campus life.
(Left) Purdue will host a group of its NASA astronaut alumni for a reunion that will culminate with a public forum, "A Conversation with Our Astronauts," at 7 p.m. Saturday (April 12) in Elliott Hall of Music.
Faculty and staff news
Three finalists for Purdue provost will be on campus for two-day interviews this month, the search committee announced today (April 7). Finalists will meet with various groups and make public presentations to the university community on April 14-15, April 16-17 and April 21-22.
A message sent Friday to faculty and staff from Purdue police Chief John Cox addresses tax form identity thefts.
A steering committee of Purdue faculty, staff and students, along with the consulting team of Rundell Ernstberger Associates LLC, and Toole Design Group, are collaborating to develop a strategy for the future of pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure on the West Lafayette campus.
The IMPACT program is now taking applications for the fall 2014 cohort, and applications are due by 5 p.m. May 9. The application link and information about the program are available at www.purdue.edu/impact.
A mailing will be sent out this week regarding Spring Fling, the annual appreciation event for faculty, staff, graduate student staff and retirees.
"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
Top undergraduate research will be on display and up for prize money Tuesday (April 8) during the DiscoverU Undergraduate Research Poster Symposium, presented by the Honors College.
People
Appointments and promotions, faculty and staff honors, alumni honors, student honors, and rankings.
Purdue sports
For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.
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