October 15, 2014

Faculty and Staff News

Procurement Services Central Mailbox for large requests to be launched on WL campus

Procurement Services is launching a new process, called the Central Mailbox, for the West Lafayette campus to accelerate requests for purchases or estimates of $10,000 and greater, effective Monday (Oct. 20).

In the Spotlight

5 Students Who Move the World Forward

Inspired by her family to pursue a nursing education, Rolyn Clarke is a passionate student leader who loves a fast-paced work environment and has earned a reputation of helping those in need. A Liberian refugee, she has used her experiences to become a change agent. Clarke, a senior from Avon, Indiana, is one of five students featured in the latest installment of "5 Students Who Move the World Forward."

Additional News

General

Liberal arts announces $2 million scholarship challenge

Daniels discusses leadership at Chicago Ideas Week

IPFW Fall Bus Tour stops in West Lafayette »

Falling gasoline prices: There are lots of reasons why

Halloween scare? Just follow today's news or prime-time TV shows

Purdue in the News

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

Herald Online, Washington Times, BusinessWeek Investing: Purdue expert: Holiday spending to climb 4 percent

Nanotechnology Now, Phys.org, Medical Design & Technology: Microrobots armed with new force-sensing system to probe cells

Times of Northwest Indiana: Purdue merger already seeing savings, efficiencies

Inside INdiana Business: Purdue gift to launch Liberal Arts scholarship

Events


	Don't Miss It! This week's events Events for the next four weeks Ongoing series and opportunities Deadlines for faculty and staff

Astronaut Walker to give talk, attend Space Day

Purdue alumnus and astronaut Charles Walker will speak on campus Oct. 24 about his experience in the space program. His talk, which is free and open to the public, begins at 8 p.m. in the Class of 1950 Lecture Hall. Walker also will attend Purdue's annual Space Day on Oct. 25. He will speak at 9:30 a.m. in Elliott Hall of Music. That event also is free and open to the public.

Author bell hooks to speak at Purdue

Author, founder and CEO of Venture America to speak about book, entrepreneurship

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