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Purdue's webpage of frequently asked questions provides a comprehensive summary of decisions and practices during the coronavirus pandemic. Updated almost constantly, it also has valuable links to announcements and articles with more details.
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The COVID-19 challenge has tested Purdue in ways that were anticipated, and some that were not. Fortunately, this wasn't the first time the campus made plans for possible pandemics. Campus-wide task forces previously were assembled to prepare for pandemics that never reached Purdue — avian influenza (H5N1), swine flu (H1N1) and Ebola. The COVID-19 task force drew on and then expanded their planning.
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| “Stay home” is standard operating procedure during the COVID-19 crisis, but some essential trips are exceptions to that rule, among them filling a prescription at the pharmacy. A College of Pharmacy resource has tips for making those trips safely – and keeping your social distance – including a listing of Indiana pharmacies that offer delivery, drive-thru and curbside pickup services. |
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Purdue University Northwest students and faculty are volunteering to support the need for personal protective equipment for first responders during the global pandemic. Students from PNW’s College of Technology, with support from their faculty and staff mentors, are putting six of the university’s 3D printers to work to produce pieces of face shields. |
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Lela Mixon in Exploratory Studies recognizes John Gipson in Summer Programming with this "Thumbs Up": "John heard that one of our staff members did not have adequate Wi-Fi at home, so he offered, without a request, an extra router so that this employee could work remotely and practice social distancing. Thank you, John, for just one more example of collegiality and generosity." |
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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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Nobody knows what college campuses will look like come August when a new academic year begins. But in order to get ahead of the curve, Purdue President Mitch Daniels has appointed the Safe Campus Task Force, led by David Hummels, dean of Krannert School of Management, and Willie Reed, dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine. In this Lafayette Journal & Courier Q&A, Hummels discusses the task’s force charge, how it is going about it and how things are going. |
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| Purdue Today is the official Purdue University communication for faculty and staff |
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