November 19, 2014

Faculty and Staff News

Research and Scholarship Distinguished Lecture scheduled for today

Marianne Boruch, English professor and award-winning poet, will present the Research and Scholarship Distinguished Lecture at 1:30 p.m. today (Nov. 19) as part of her selection as winner of the 2014 Purdue University Research and Scholarship Distinction Award, Purdue's most prestigious research honor outside the natural sciences.

McCoy Distinguished Lecture set for today

Jay Melosh, Distinguished Professor of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences, will present the annual McCoy Distinguished Lecture at 3:30 p.m. today (Nov. 19) as part of his selection as winner of the 2014 Herbert Newby McCoy Award, Purdue's most prestigious research honor in the natural sciences.

Community engagement featured in Teaching Academy video series

Community engagement strategies that support active learning in undergraduate courses are among the topics discussed by Lindsey Payne and Kyle Vealey, two new Teaching Academy associates, in a new video series.

In the Spotlight

Did You Know?: The Old Pump

The antique pump that sits southeast of Stone Hall commemorates a tradition of friendship and romance — and recalls a custom of youthful pranks — stretching back to the University's earliest days. The Old Pump, as it's referred to on its accompanying plaque and in University historical records, actually predates Purdue itself.

Additional News

General

Food Finders Food Bank receives 2014 Exemplary Community Partner award

Student-led civic poll to be highlighted at Thursday 'Face Off' debate

Sports

Purdue baseball unveils 2015 schedule

Purdue in the News

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

CNN: Is college worth the cost?

In a live interview for the "@ This Hour with Berman and Michaela," President Daniels discussed the costs and value of college and the proactive cost-cutting measures Purdue is taking to help students and their families. These include three straight tuition freezes, reductions in room and board costs, and the Gallup-Purdue Index to help determine college worth. (No link available.)

Civil Engineering Magazine: Plastic pipes for drinking water come under scrutiny

Chem Europe: 'Topological insulators' promising for spintronics, quantum computers

Times of Northwest Indiana: Griffith students partner with PUC to create video games

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette: Fertile fields for ag studies

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Eli Lilly's and Mayo's Prendergast to speak on 'Personalized Medicine'

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