October 24, 2016

Faculty and Staff News

Open enrollment begins today; additional details to follow

Benefits open enrollment begins today (Oct. 24) and runs through 6 p.m. EST Nov. 11. A dedicated enrollment website has been created to provide detailed information about benefits enrollment for 2017. All employees are asked to enroll during this open enrollment window.

In the Spotlight

BTN LiveBIG: Pilots with disabilities soar via Able Flight program at Purdue

Since 2006, Purdue's Able Flight program has been providing scholarships and training that allow people with a range of disabilities to fulfill their dreams of flying. The BTN LiveBIG series highlights the program and Able Flight student Raymart Tinio (above), who discusses his dream of flying and what’s next on his journey of flight.

Additional News

General

• Purdue-based agriculture software startup places third in 2016 BioCrossroads New Venture Competition

People

• Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana recognizes PNW innovators

• Appointments, honors and activities

Purdue in the News

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

• American Scientist: First Person: Herman O. Sintim

• Chicago Tribune: Packaging partnership launched Purdue Northwest program

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

• World Film Forum to explore aspects of migration

• Science on Tap to feature talk on Engineering 2.0, materials designed from nature

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