Purdue Today. 150 Years of Giant Leaps

November 21, 2019

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Faculty and Staff News

Brightspace implementation draws closer, timelines
become more defined

Purdue’s West Lafayette, Northwest and Fort Wayne campuses are preparing for the implementation of the Brightspace learning management system, including the chance for some to teach in Brightspace this spring.

Things to Know

Purdue police remind all to be vigilant against sophisticated scams
Purdue Today schedule for Thanksgiving break

In the Spotlight

United Way victory celebration

Purdue celebrates strong United Way campaign

The Purdue community demonstrated strong support for this year’s Purdue United Way Campaign, raising $700,000 as of the Wednesday (Nov. 20) campaign celebration. The ePledge system will be active until Dec. 5 for those who still wish to pledge.

Additional News

Team Store

Expanded Purdue Team Store website includes new features

Need to replace that well-worn Purdue sweatshirt? Searching for that perfect gift for the future, current or past Boilermaker, or huge fan? Want to share your Boilermaker pride with friends and family? You don’t have to search far and wide. It now takes just one click to the Purdue Team Store to find many Boilermaker items.

space day

Photo gallery: Purdue Space Day

Purdue Space Day is an annual, one-day educational outreach event held at Purdue for students in grades 3-8 to learn about STEM through hands-on, space themed activities. This year, more than 400 volunteers welcomed 855 children for a day of learning and adventure. Check out the day's activities in a new photo gallery by the College of Engineering.

People

Six Purdue University students receive Fulbright grants

Research

New antenna tech to equip ceramic coatings with heat radiation control
Researchers in various studies looking for participants

Campus

Purdue Musical Organizations incorporates new technology into work with students

Sports

Track and field/cross country head coach named Regional Coach of the Year
Gajdzik releases men's tennis spring slate

Events

This Week's Events
Next Four Weeks
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Lectures and Speakers

Purdue in the News

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

Fast Company: The impeachment hearings are costing American businesses $2.1B an hour in lost productivity
AVweb: Purdue introduces “Degree in 3” program
WHAS-TV (Louisville): Purdue University releases Engineering Gift Guide
WXIN/WTTV: Full Steam Ahead Podcast Episode 31 – Purdue Aviation
Lebanon Reporter: Indy airport unveils three new art exhibitions for fall, winter
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