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August 11, 2014
In the Spotlight
Purdue's Brian Lamb School of Communication has received a $500,000 University prize for its creation of a new three-year degree that will help students save money by completing their degrees more quickly. The prize, funded through the Purdue president's office, is the culmination of a University-wide challenge that President Mitch Daniels issued in an open letter in January. To help Purdue lead the innovation and transformation of higher education nationwide, Daniels offered $500,000 each to the Purdue department or program that creates the first three-year degree and the first competency-based degree. The recipient of the first competency-based degree will be announced later this month.
The program, Think 3 Years!, begins this fall. The accelerated plan of study requires the same number of total credit hours, 120, as the four-year plan for either general communication, public relations and strategic communication, mass communication, corporate communication, or human relations. The four-year program is still available.
Faculty and staff news
A Chicago Tribune editorial published Sunday (Aug. 10) highlights how President Mitch Daniels is reinventing the American university by freezing tuition, cutting costs and focusing on value. (Viewing the editorial may require a subscription.)
Purdue instructors and graduate students can enhance their teaching skills, exchange ideas with colleagues, and get practical hints on their craft from some of the campus's award-winning professors in seminars offered by the Center for Instructional Excellence (CIE). Staff members will also find the information and insight into classroom instruction helpful.
ADVANCE-Purdue is offering two sessions of the "ADVANCE/OIE Search Committee Workshop on Faculty Hiring" this fall.
Although Internet Explorer is the preferred browser for accessing SharePoint 2010, some faculty and staff who use IE may experience issues that require workarounds. Tips on how to resolve issues have been added to the SharePoint website.
Construction traffic for the Active Learning Center will shift after Friday (Aug. 15). In preparation for this activity, crews will begin placing construction barriers north of the Bell Tower and south of Hovde Hall early this week.
The Purdue University Staff and Student Bowling League is inviting new members to join the league starting with fall semester Aug. 25. A callout and captains meeting is Aug. 18.
"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.
Research news
A Purdue study shows that Notch signaling, a key biological pathway tied to development and cell communication, also plays an important role in the onset of obesity and Type 2 diabetes, a discovery that offers new targets for treatment.
General news
Purdue is establishing a center that will combine the broad-based expertise of dozens of faculty and staff members coordinating research, Extension and education to advance the production and use of soybeans.
Purdue Day at the Indiana State Fair on Friday (Aug. 8) featured more than 35 tents and exhibits that included several cooking demonstrations, presentations by the College of Veterinary Medicine and a performance by Purdue Musical Organizations. A photo gallery of the day is here.
Purdue held its summer commencement on Saturday (Aug. 9) at Elliott Hall of Music. There were 1,381 candidates for graduation, which included 852 graduate students, 519 undergraduates and 10 professional degree-seekers. Indiana Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann delivered the keynote address. A photo gallery is here.
Purdue Alumni Association is holding a networking lunch for Purdue young professionals on Wednesday (Aug. 13).
Plagiarizing or inaccurate references in schoolwork can lead to serious consequences, and Purdue's Online Writing Lab offers tips and style guides to help students accurately document their work.
People
Appointments and promotions, faculty and staff honors, alumni honors, student honors, and rankings.
Angela Abbott, leader of Purdue Extension's health and human sciences program, has been appointed associate director of Purdue Extension.
Purdue sports
Purdue football will host Kids Day on Saturday (Aug. 16) at Ross-Ade Stadium. The Boilermakers will conduct an open scrimmage beginning at 11:15 a.m. Afterwards, fans of all ages are invited onto the field to take pictures with and get autographs from the players and coaches. A limited number of kid-themed activities will take place on the field as well.
For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.
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