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As the University community continues to respond to the challenges created by COVID-19, the need for flexibility in the 2019-20 performance and merit process is evident. As President Mitch Daniels announced last week in his video message, merit increases for fiscal year 2020-21 are being postponed indefinitely. Performance assessments and promotions for the West Lafayette, Fort Wayne and Northwest campuses will still go forward, though with extended deadlines.
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The College of Pharmacy is granting early graduation to 144 students to help cover a potential shortage of pharmacists during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Purdue Board of Trustees, through a public meeting of its executive committee, approved the move on Thursday (April 9), making Purdue one of the first in the nation to certify its entire class of eligible pharmacy students.
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Bacterial pathogens can live on surfaces for days. What if frequently touched surfaces such as doorknobs could instantly kill them off? Purdue engineers have created a laser treatment method that could potentially turn any metal surface into a rapid bacteria killer – just by giving the metal’s surface a different texture.
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The COVID-19 pandemic is causing hospitals in parts of the country to be overwhelmed with patients, resulting in the need to turn facilities into makeshift hospitals and constructing field hospitals. But what do you do if you or a loved one is showing symptoms of COVID-19 at home?
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Amid rising economic insecurity and heightened uncertainty, the Purdue Student Farm is doing all it can to keep its local community healthy and well-fed. Currently, the farm supplies Food Finders Food Bank and the on-campus ACE Food Pantry with fresh produce.
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Purdue has announced that university-sponsored events involving external visitors will be canceled effective March 16 through May 2. The Big Ten Conference has canceled intercollegiate athletic competition by its member universities for the spring. Those planning to attend events should check with event organizers to confirm. Events and meetings information
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Here is a sampling of recent news reports about Purdue from media across the nation and the world. | |
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