October 22, 2015

Faculty and Staff News

CSSAC, APSAC present Community Spirit Award

Dan Carpenter, director of Student Success at Purdue, received the 2015 Community Spirit Award on Oct. 13 during the annual joint meeting of APSAC and CSSAC. The award is given to those who set a high standard for service, who encourage a sustained commitment to civic participation and who inspire others to make service a central part of their lives.

In the Spotlight

Purdue Polytechnic Institute – What's in it for students?

Officially formed in May 2015 under the guidance of the Purdue Moves initiatives, the Purdue Polytechnic Institute is helping Boilermakers gain the knowledge and skills they need to meet the demands of today's workplace and tomorrow's. This video highlights the many benefits available to students and future graduates of Purdue Polytechnic.

* Find out more about Purdue Moves

Additional News

General

• Approval for football facility to be sought in December

• Purdue partners with Chinese university for management degree

• Purdue Alumni Association names 2015 Special Boilermaker Award recipients

Research

• Researchers in various studies looking for participants

Purdue in the News

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

• Reuters, Philly Voice, Egypt Independent: Ageism in U.S. workplace: a persistent problem unlikely to go away

• Miami Herald, Kansas City Star, Charlotte Observer: Startup creates retractable tray for laptop use by disabled

• Indianapolis Star, Lafayette Journal & Courier: Purdue may pilot income share program next year

Events


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

• Purdue Galleries to feature 'Urban Sediments' and 'Mr. Wild's Garden'

• Krannert Women in Management to offer Human Library

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