January 30, 2017

Faculty and Staff News

Author J.D. Vance to open spring Presidential Lecture Series, hold book signing

J.D. Vance, author of "Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis," will open Purdue’s Spring 2017 Presidential Lecture Series at 6:30 p.m. today (Jan. 30) in Stewart Center’s Loeb Playhouse. Vance also will have a book signing from 5:45 to 6:15 p.m. today in Stewart Center's west foyer, and copies of "Hillbilly Elegy" will be available for purchase.

• Spring Presidential Lecture Series continues Wednesday with renowned philanthropist, investor

Daniels issues statement on executive order on immigration

President Mitch Daniels on Sunday (Jan. 29) issued a statement regarding the executive order issued Friday (Jan. 27) by President Donald Trump:

In the Spotlight

Purdue Profiles: Alain Togbe

Every year, Alain Togbe, professor of mathematics at Purdue Northwest, has gotten together with friends and traveled to different countries in Africa to organize research schools with the help of the Centre International de Mathématiques Pures et Appliquées and the International Center for Theoretical Physics. For two weeks, they teach courses and encourage African mathematicians between the ages of 25 and 35 to continue their research in mathematics. He sees it as his way of spreading his love and excitement for mathematics and teaching.

Additional News

People

• Research work, dedication to public health earn Purdue student a Churchill Scholarship

• Appointments, honors and activities

General

• Cooking demonstrations available for Purdue community

• 'Why I Love Purdue Libraries' video contest submission deadline is Wednesday

Purdue in the News

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

• Automation World: Podcast: Purdue prof digs Berkeley prof’s message about the cloud

• The Planetary Society: Let's talk about this whole moon vs. Mars thing for human spaceflight

• Inside INdiana Business: Purdue hyperloop team heads to pod competition

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