March 30, 2015 |
Faculty and Staff News
Information sessions in April to focus on learning management system Canvas
Learning management system (LMS) Canvas will be the focus of six information sessions ITaP is hosting in April. Each session will feature a faculty member participating in an ongoing pilot of Canvas, a potential Blackboard alternative. Faculty and staff who attend can ask questions and provide feedback about their LMS preferences.
Other Stories
Technology upgrade effective April 6 simplifies Employee Self Service (ESS) leave tool
Center for Healthy Living to offer tobacco cessation wellness program in April
Road to Retirement being offered Tuesday for employees age 50 and older
Recap of University Senate's March 23 meeting
Nominations for APSAC Excellence Award due Friday
In the Spotlight
Thumbs Up: Luke Versprille
Since 2010, Purdue Today has invited faculty and staff to recognize the good work of others through its weekly "Thumbs Up" feature. Purdue Today periodically will publish an expanded version of this popular feature in an effort to further call attention to employees' excellent work. The expanded series today features Luke Versprille, associate director of facilities and operations at the France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center.
This week's 'Thumbs Up'
Find the full list of this week's "Thumbs Up" recipients here. To submit an item for "Thumbs Up," click here.
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Additional News
Research
CVG and Purdue partner to measure benefits of TSA pre-check
General
Soybean-based air freshener tops in Purdue student contest
Purdue student startup creates printing app to allow access to printing from smartphones
People
Purdue researcher among best in protein modeling contests
Appointments, honors and activities
Sports
Johnson victorious on platform for 2nd NCAA diving title
Softball to host faculty/staff appreciation night on Wednesday
Purdue in the News
Here is a sampling of recent news reports about Purdue from media across the nation and the world.
USA Today:
Packing peanuts could be key to faster-charging batteries
Indianapolis Star, WTHR, Lafayette Journal & Courier:
Daniels named one of world's 50 great leaders
Chicago Tribune:
PNC computer students plug into 'real world' project
Events
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Purdue's 'Challenge' allows community to run, walk or sleep in for cancer research
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