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Purdue Today

April 7, 2014

In the Spotlight


Purdue astronauts

Don't Miss It!

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

Provost finalists to make on-campus presentations

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.

Message from Purdue police about tax form identity theft

A message sent Friday to faculty and staff from Purdue police Chief John Cox addresses tax form identity thefts.

Deadline for submitting online campus bicycle, pedestrian infrastructure feedback and upcoming meeting

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.

Applications sought for next IMPACT cohort

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.

Spring Fling mailing coming soon

A mailing will be sent out this week regarding Spring Fling, the annual appreciation event for faculty, staff, graduate student staff and retirees.

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

DiscoverU to highlight undergraduate researchers

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, honors and activities

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.


Events


Purdue in the News

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


Sites of Interest


Purdue Today links

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