Purdue Today. 150 Years of Giant Leaps

February 27, 2019

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Faculty and Staff News

Learning management system review team invites three potential replacements for Blackboard Learn to campus

Three systems – Blackboard Ultra, Canvas and Brightspace Desire to Learn – have been named as possible providers of Purdue’s next learning management system. Open demonstrations in March will showcase the systems on Purdue’s campuses.

Things to Know

Recap of University Senate’s Feb. 18 meeting
IRS Form 1095-C not required to file taxes

Things to Do

Workshop to focus on childhood biting
Due Friday: APSAC inviting applications for professional development grants
Nominations sought for 2019 JoAnn Miller Exemplary Community Partner Award

In the Spotlight

pig

From the pen to the plate

Faculty in the Department of Animal Sciences study every stage of the life cycle to optimize animal health, well-being and product quality. The spring 2018 dedication of the department’s new facilities has increased and improved the ease of departmental collaboration and provides new opportunities for hands-on experiences for students, animal industry stakeholders and members of the general public. Envision magazine delves into the breadth of animal sciences research happening in the College of Agriculture and how the new complex is supporting that work.

Additional News

Brian Lamb as commencement speaker

Footprints series:
Brian Lamb

Brian Lamb, executive chairman of C-SPAN, shares his experience as a student at Purdue and how the University helped him to make giant leaps and leave footprints behind him. After Lamb graduated from Purdue, he started C-SPAN and is now the namesake of the University’s School of Communication.

Purdue Pete half then, half now

Then & Now: Purdue Pete

Purdue's sesquicentennial celebration provides inspiration to reflect on the University's 150-year legacy. How have the University's traditions, buildings and landmarks changed over the years? Purdue Today takes a look at University icon Purdue Pete and his various looks -- from bug eyes to square ears and grins to scowls -- in this month's "Then & Now" feature.

Research

'Immunizing' quantum bits so that they can grow up

General

Injectable pharmaceutical aims to accelerate bone healing, receives international recognition

Events

This Week's Events
Next Four Weeks
Don't Miss It!
Lectures and Guest Speakers

Purdue in the News

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

CNET: Flaws in 4G and 5G allow snooping on calls, pinpointing device location
Deccan Chronicle, Asian Age: High-altitude balloon makes space more accessible to micro-satellites
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