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August 4, 2016 |
Faculty and Staff News
Center for Healthy Living offering back-to-school sports physicals, immunizations
The Center for Healthy Living is available for medical back-to-school needs, including sports physicals and immunizations. Call 494-0111 to make an appointment or schedule via the patient portal.
Other Stories
• IMPACT helps faculty create engaging learning environments
• Health savings account eligibility expanded for veterans
• Work to convert Russell Street from one-way traffic to two-way traffic begins on Monday
In the Spotlight
Graduate School dean discusses own experiences as Olympian
Mark Smith, dean of the Graduate School, was a member of two U.S. Olympic men's fencing teams. A two-time national fencing champion, in 1981 and 1983, he was a member of the U.S. Olympic Team in 1980 and 1984. In the photo, Smith shakes hands with Olympic swimmer John Naber.
Purdue celebrates Olympic ties as the Games begin Friday
Seven Purdue students and alumni and one Purdue coach will be participating in the 2016 Olympic Games starting Friday (Aug. 5) in Rio de Janeiro.
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Additional News
Research
• Project to help bring widespread use of micro-robotics
• RetroScope opens doors to the past in smart phone investigations
• Researchers in various studies looking for participants
General
• Awards honor Daniels for leadership in public-private partnerships
• Prof on keeping, speaking to virtual friends during the election season
• Purdue researcher takes canine welfare personally
• Producer sentiment jumps despite decline in crop prices
People
• Three Indiana students earn Steffey scholarships for 2016-17
Sports
• Volleyball set for two preseason scrimmages
Purdue in the News
Here is a sampling of recent news reports about Purdue from media across the nation and the world.
• Washington Post, New York Times, The Atlantic: Lichen is a famous biological partnership -- but it might actually be a threesome
• Minneapolis Star Tribune: Dark clouds loom for farmers and their bankers as crop prices languish
• Miami Herald, Charlotte Observer, Arizona Daily Star: Purdue's $6.25 million plant-mapping project approved
• Phys.org: Older women in the Central African Republic forager communities suffer most from food shortage
• Lafayette Journal & Courier: Purdue beefs up bid for national lab
Events
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• Purdue police to welcome newest K-9 to force
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