September 9, 2015

Faculty and Staff News

Frank Bruni to lead off 2015-16 Presidential Lecture Series today

New York Times columnist and best-selling author Frank Bruni will be the first speaker for the 2015-16 Presidential Lecture Series at 6:30 p.m. today (Sept. 9) in Stewart Center's Fowler Hall. Bruni will speak on "Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be: An Antidote to the College Admissions Mania."

In the Spotlight

Purdue Profile: Pat Obi

Pat Obi may have come to Purdue Calumet for its close proximity to the Windy City, but his love for teaching and desire to help others achieve financial health is why he has remained there for 25 years. Obi is the White Lodging Professor of Finance and director of the Executive MBA program at Purdue University Calumet.

Additional News

General

• Daniels pays visit to IPFW campus »

• Center for Drug Discovery solidifying team with faculty hires

• Student proposals sought for community engagement posters

Sports

• Football game week primer

• Volleyball reaches top 20, preparing for road trip

Purdue in the News

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

• World Magazine: Is there life after politics?

• Miami Herald, Charlotte Observer, Sacramento Bee: Strange 'service' animals show up in odd places

• WXIX-TV (Cincinnati), WDRB (Louisville), WTHR (Indianapolis): Purdue professor gets grant to delve into mint's secrets

• Inside INdiana Business: Purdue student back from 'Under the Dome'

• WLFI: The Anvil helps launch 13 startup companies in 2 years

Events


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

• Former presidential speechwriters to speak at Purdue

• National Conference for Agribusiness to feature new research

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