Purdue Today.

February 24, 2020

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Faculty and Staff News

Nominations sought for APSAC Excellence Award

Nominations for the APSAC Excellence Award are now open through March 9. This award recognizes a full-time administrative or professional staff member (Operational/Technical staff are included) from the West Lafayette campus.

Things to Know

This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients

Things to Do

Office of Engagement seeking Jefferson Awards nominations; deadline extended to March 9

In the Spotlight

Angels in America

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“Angels in America,” the multiple prize-winning drama that moved gay realities and issues further into public attention, is playing on the Purdue Theatre stage. The production is “Part One: Millennium Approaches,” which traces several lives and the way they are caught up in political, intellectual and spiritual themes — themes that still resound in U.S. society. Don’t Miss It!

Additional News

Professor Humaira Gowher

Study identifies interaction that promotes cancerous state in cells

When the machinery that guides the transition of stem cells to somatic cells doesn’t shut down properly, cells can become cancerous. Identifying the mechanisms that impede those processes would offer scientists a target for cancer research. Purdue scientists, led by Professor Humaira Gowher, have discovered the epigenetic process that keeps stem cell enhancers in active, primed or repressed states.

Professor Benson Kiragu with group in Kenya

Programs aim to improve health care for street kids, families in Kenya

Programs designed to provide much-needed health care services to rural families in Kenya are leading to a new generation of medical professionals and innovators – who are helping save the lives of those facing financial and mobility constraints. Purdue University’s College of Pharmacy has a strong presence in Kenya, with multiple programs supporting the health care needs of families.

General

3D pharmaceutical printing is the focus of Aprecia-Purdue partnership

Campus

Purdue FSCL governing councils receive national recognition

People

Appointments, honors and activities

Sports

Spring football primer
2 medal, 4 finish among Top 6 on tower at Big Ten diving

Events

This Week's Events
Next Four Weeks
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Lectures & Speakers

Purdue in the News

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

BuzzFeed News: Here’s why the cruise ship quarantine turned into such a disaster
Inside INdiana Business: Work begins at SEL Discovery Park facility
Times of Northwest Indiana: Purdue Northwest dean to become next academic affairs chief
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