Faculty and Staff News

Employee Self Service Online Leave Tool process expedited for exempt employees, supervisors

An enhancement to the approval process for the Employee Self Service (ESS) Online Leave Tool currently used by many exempt employees at all campuses will be effective Jan. 4.

Other Stories

• Alcohol and drug document to be distributed to all employees

• APSAC, CSSAC encouraging Purdue community to share holiday time with colleagues away from home

• Business process, more shared regarding Purdue partnership with local company for bus services

• Purdue employees reminded to register for online W-2 access as tax season approaches

• Reminder: Rules regarding use of unmanned aviation systems

• Purdue Today schedule for semester break

In the Spotlight

Purdue photographers share favorite photos of 2015

The photographers in Purdue's Office of Marketing and Media capture life on campus and offer a glimpse into faculty research, student events, arts and culture, graduation, Purdue sports and the changing landscape. A look at some of their most memorable photos from the past year is available in a new photo gallery.

Additional News

General

• Purdue named a 2016 'Best College Value' by Kiplinger's Personal Finance

• Purdue startup commercializing assistive wheelchair technology receives $200,000 from NSF

• Applications sought for Mortar Board's Class of 2017

• Indiana Blood Center blood drive to take place during winter recess

Research

• Not-for-profit startup aims to evaluate Purdue drug compounds before clinical trials

• 'Hydricity' concept uses solar energy to produce power round-the-clock

• Researchers in various studies looking for participants

People

• Six Purdue researchers in College of Engineering win NSF early-career awards in 2015

• 3 Purdue professors elected as fellows of National Academy of Inventors

• Dukes named an AAAS public engagement fellow

Sports

• Volleyball trio named All-Americans

• Men's tennis announces 2016 spring schedule

Purdue in the News

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

• Wireless Design Magazine, The Engineer: 'Hydricity' concept uses solar energy to produce power round-the-clock

• Norwalk (Ohio) Reflector: Being mom's favorite may not be good for your psychological health

• Indianapolis Star, Fort Wayne Journal Gazette, South Bend Tribune: Bicentennial torch to tour Indiana

• Inside INdiana Business, Indianapolis Business Journal, WLFI: 'Ag-Celerator' aims to push startups over the hump

• Chicago Tribune/Gary Post Tribune, Portage Life: Purdue Calumet graduates 'overwhelmed' with excitement at commencement

Events

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