Purdue Today. 150 Years of Giant Leaps

January 25, 2019

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Faculty and Staff News

February technology workshops tailored for academic support staff

Staff are invited to attend Academic Support Technology Series in February to learn how to use classroom technologies like Blackboard Learn and WebEx.

Things to Know

Be aware of falling snow and ice from buildings; slick conditions possible in coming days
University Senate meeting set for Monday
PEAP offering discounts on 'Daniel Tiger,' Black Violin events

Things to Do

Today: First view of COACHE results to be presented at town hall
CILMAR to host training for Beliefs, Events and Values Inventory administrators

In the Spotlight

Chesley Sullenberger

Footprints video: Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger

Purdue alumnus Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger never expected to make the giant leap he did during his famous flight, landing safely in the Hudson River, but the accomplished pilot, instructor, and aviation safety expert continues to leave footprints worldwide. The international hero praises Purdue for its support of his early passion for understanding people, for forming him as a lifelong learner and for giving him the attributes to be an influential safety advocate.

Additional News

Wil Haygood

Giant Leaps Blog: Author Haygood sees a future for MLK’s vision

In this time of apparent political and societal discord in America, it might seem as if the teachings of Martin Luther King Jr. have been forgotten. Wil Haygood begs to differ. Haygood, an acclaimed author, journalist and cultural historian, believes that King’s legacy lives on. And Haygood, a Miami (Ohio) University professor, explained reasons for that belief during a presentation Jan. 22 at Purdue.

Purdue Ideas Festival

What IF the world ran on 100 percent renewable energy?

Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean island will be struggling to rebuild for years. But what does rebuilding look like and how can renewable energy be a part of those efforts? Jorge Haddock, president of the University of Puerto Rico, will address this question in his lecture “What IF the world ran on 100 percent renewable energy?” The lecture, which is at 6 p.m. Feb. 6 in Stewart Center’s Fowler Hall, is a part of Purdue’s Ideas Festival.

Research

New technologies could solve rocket challenges 800 years in the making

General

Purdue dives deeper into potentially game-changing field of quantum science and engineering

Campus

Students with physical disabilities encouraged to apply for internship by Jan. 31

Events

This Week's Events
Next Four Weeks
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Lectures and Guest Speakers

Other Events

Boilermaker Ball to take a giant leap forward on Feb. 23
Today: Discovery Park to welcome IBM’s Dario Gil

Purdue in the News

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

EdScoop: Students can simultaneously earn associate and bachelor's degrees through Purdue University Global
Lafayette Journal & Courier: Tipmont REMC promises economic growth in rural Indiana through broadband internet
The Indiana Lawyer: Hoosier legislators make second attempt at regulating hemp
Inside INdiana Business: Purdue researchers receive funding
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