August 22, 2016

Faculty and Staff News

Enrollment in voluntary retirement savings plans always available

Purdue offers all employees, including temporary employees and students, the opportunity to contribute some of their salary to a tax-favored retirement program through automatic payroll deductions. The Purdue-dedicated Fidelity website is available around the clock, allowing faculty and staff to manage their voluntary retirement savings contributions and investment mix throughout the year.

In the Spotlight

Purdue Olympians earn four medals, including first female Boilermaker to win gold

Purdue Olympians won four medals in Rio, including alumna Amanda Elmore, who won a gold in rowing for the U.S. women's eight rowing team. Elmore is the first female Purdue Olympian to win a gold, and the fifth Boilermaker to win an Olympic gold medal since 1900.

Additional News

General

• Photo gallery: Boiler Gold Rush / Boiler Gold Rush International »

• Need kids to sleep more during the school year? Start with parents' sleep habits

• Check trees now for Asian longhorned beetle

• Purdue Bowlermakers to organize on Aug. 31

People

• Appointments, honors and activities

• Two receive top Women in Agriculture awards at state fair

Purdue in the News

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

• Phys.org: Software to more accurately predict structure of a drug, reduce drug discovery losses

• Indianapolis Business Journal: Two new charter high schools get a boost from Mind Trust

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

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