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December 1, 2016 |
Faculty and Staff News
Federal court injunction halts Fair Labor Standards Act implementation
As communicated to leadership campus-wide last week and again Wednesday (Nov. 30), a temporary injunction granted Nov. 22 in a federal court lawsuit filed by 21 states and more than 55 business groups will block the implementation of changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which were to become effective today
(Dec. 1).
Other Stories
• Purdue community: Adverse winter weather procedures
• Say thank you with a 'Thumbs Up' submission
In the Spotlight
Startup commercializes low-cost technology to better provide drinking water in developing countries
A Purdue-affiliated startup has developed a low-cost, low-maintenance slow sand water filter technology to better provide clean and safe drinking water to schools and communities in developing countries around the world.
Maji Safi International LLC, which means "clean water" in Swahili, was founded by John Maiyo (left), a doctoral student in the College of Engineering. Also pictured is John Howarter, company advisor and assistant professor of materials engineering and environmental and ecological engineering.
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Additional News
Research
• Researchers in various studies looking for participants
General
• Purdue student investment startup expands portfolio, looks to open second office
Sports
• Volleyball to start NCAA Tournament today
• Purdue football defenders, specialist named honorable mention All-Big Ten
Purdue in the News
Here is a sampling of recent news reports about Purdue from media across the nation and the world.
• Phys.org: Online shopping offers environmental benefit
• Phys.org: Low-cost technology to better provide drinking water in developing countries
• Physics World (scroll down): Defects allow material properties to be programmed
• NDTV: Heads Up: Interview with President Daniels
Events
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• Purdue Memorial Union to celebrate holiday season
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