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July 14, 2014 In the Spotlight
Purdue reports greatest annual increase in research fundingPurdue is reporting its second-best year for external research funding and its largest annual dollar increase. Research awards for fiscal year 2014, which ended June 30, totaled $389 million, an increase of nearly $70 million -- close to 22 percent -- over 2013. The total funding for 2014 climbs to $390 million when including the one-time stimulus awards from the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Purdue's top year, without factoring in ARRA funds, was $396 million in 2010-11. Faculty and staff newsReminder: Web templates to be distributed TuesdayResponsive Web templates will be available Tuesday (July 15) for University developers who wish to use the same branded design and format as the forthcoming Purdue home page. Training series helps employees become stronger job candidatesTalent Acquisition in Human Resources is offering a four-part training series -- Moving Forward in Four. The series is for current employees who would like to strengthen their candidacy for career opportunities at Purdue. New tools available to enhance intercultural learningThe Global Learning Faculty Development Program in Purdue's Center for Instructional Excellence has created new tools related to the AAC&U Intercultural Knowledge and Competency VALUE Rubric, which frames the attitudes, knowledge and skills that support effective interaction across diverse cultures. Purdue Research Park building to host joint police, fire training exerciseA currently vacant building in the Purdue Research Park will serve as a location for a joint training exercise this week for firefighters and police officers with Purdue and the City of West Lafayette. Additional lane restrictions, closures on Northwestern and StadiumIn order to facilitate the relocation of lab equipment from the Electrical Engineering Building to Wang Hall, there will be intermittent lane restrictions and closures on Northwestern Avenue and Stadium Avenue today through Thursday (July 14-17). Update on SharePoint upgrade on tap for users groupIndividuals who use SharePoint can learn more about Purdue's upgrade to a new version at the next SharePoint Users and Developers (SPUD) meeting, which takes place 8 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday (July 15) in the Lawson Computer Science Building, Room 1142. 
Campus chefs returning to Farmers MarketSome of Purdue's top kitchen experts are returning to the Farmers Market this year to bring ideas for handling, cooking and serving fresh, local foods. The chefs hail from the West Lafayette campus dining courts and Purdue Memorial Union. Atmospheric science students use Video Express to reach broader audienceTo enhance their science communication skills and reach a broader audience, students in Mike Baldwin's weather analysis and forecasting course created presentations for nonscientists this spring using Video Express, automated video recording rooms for professional and academic use located throughout campus. Purdue obituariesA list of obituaries of recent and retired Purdue faculty and staff. 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 professor featured in 'Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman'Purdue physics professor Rafael Lang will be featured in an episode of "Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman," using his expertise to shed light on dark matter for millions of viewers. Purdue named Innovation and Economic Prosperity UniversityPurdue has been designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities. Leadership program for Russian students comes to PurdueA group of Russian undergraduate students will spend a month of their summer at Purdue and the Purdue Research Park to expand their knowledge of entrepreneurship and startup company development. Spots filled in record time for 5th Battlemind to Home symposiumService providers and community leaders showed their eagerness to support military and veteran families as they rapidly registered for the Battlemind to Home V Symposium, an event that increases awareness and provides education about the challenges of military-related transitions. Conferences bring cool concepts to A/C, refrigeration researchThree international conferences this month at Purdue will focus on innovative concepts for air conditioning, refrigeration and high-performance buildings. College of Engineering to hold Graduate PicnicThe College of Engineering Graduate Programs Office will hold its annual Graduate Picnic from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday (July 16) on Memorial Mall. About 600 engineering graduate students and their families are expected to attend the invitation-only event. Purdue C parking permits now available onlinePurdue has opened online registration for C parking permits on its campus for students during the 2014-15 academic year. PeopleAppointments, honors and activitiesAppointments and promotions, faculty and staff honors, alumni honors, student honors, and rankings. Purdue sports'Boilermaker Revelry' resumesIntercollegiate Athletics announced Thursday (July 10) that the "Boilermaker Revelry" program will resume for its third year. Fans and supporters throughout Greater Lafayette and Tippecanoe County are asked to fly Purdue flags at their homes and businesses to increase Boilermaker spirit. For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com. |
Events  Don't Miss It!Summer in Tippecanoe County is just basking in ways to enjoy activities with family or friends. Concerts, art, some hoops and more -- and the "more" seems to involve good food quite often. And of course, it's almost fair time. Purdue Today's Don't Miss It! has the facts so you can share the fun. Additional 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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