Faculty and Staff News

Search committee formed to find new vice provost for diversity and inclusion

Jay Akridge, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs and diversity, has announced the launch of a national, open search for a vice provost for diversity and inclusion.

Other Stories

• APSAC elects vice chair, 4 emeritus members

• Finalist for dean of the College of Agriculture to make on-campus presentation on Monday

• Staff and faculty invited to May 7 STAR update

In the Spotlight

Electric power leader SEL to build facility, create up to 300 new jobs in Purdue Discovery Park District

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) announces plans to build a 100,000-square-foot facility for electric power research in the Purdue Discovery Park District designed to support up to 300 new high-tech jobs.

Additional News

Research

• Zika presents hot spots in brains of chicken embryos

• Far-red fluorescent silk can kill harmful bacteria as biomedical and environmental remedy

• Researchers in various studies looking for participants

General

• Purdue sets schedule for spring commencement ceremonies

• Purdue to receive Toastmasters' Corporate Recognition Award

• Purdue Libraries extending hours for finals prep

• Children’s book to raise awareness on the impact of therapy animals in early education

People

• Purdue University Northwest announces executive director of global engagement

Purdue in the News

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

• Inside Higher Ed: Academic Minute: Learning More About Cultures

• Indianapolis Star: Doyel: And in his spare time, Purdue’s student body president plays QB

• Indianapolis Business Journal: Could warehouse robots replace workers? The answer is mixed

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

• MIT’s Arup Chakraborty to give Discovery Park Distinguished Lecture

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