Purdue Today.

April 20, 2020

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Faculty and Staff News

Email-based program to encourage participants to learn about health benefits of walking, moving more

The "Get WalkIN" virtual program, offered by Purdue Extension Tippecanoe County in partnership with the Center for Healthy Living on Purdue’s West Lafayette campus, teaches individuals about the benefits of walking as they get up and move. It is important, however, to remember the social distancing guidelines in regard to COVID-19.

Things to Know

University Senate meeting set for today
Things you need to know about COVID-19
This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients

In the Spotlight

Libby Richards

Murphy Award winner: Libby Richards

Passionate and enthusiastic. Inspirational and caring. Zealous and positive. These are just some of the superlatives students used when describing the teaching style of Libby Richards, an associate professor in the Purdue University School of Nursing.

Additional News

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Protecting farm labor during the COVID-19 pandemic

Maintaining a healthy farm workforce is more important than ever to limit the spread of COVID-19 and to ensure a successful harvest. Farms should continue to enforce food safety best practices already in place such as proper hand-washing, monitoring for employees with symptoms of illness and training them on proper procedures if they experience any sickness.

Vet students examining dog's ears

Photo gallery: Transformative education and learning

Purdue is at the forefront of innovation in delivering higher education, both inside and outside the classroom, giving students access to some of the most effective and modern teaching and learning approaches that better prepare them for real-world careers. Photos in this gallery were taken before Purdue instituted remote learning and social distancing in March 2020.

General

Purdue renews, expands Sandia National Laboratories partnership

Sports

Five from Purdue wrestling garner All-America honors

Bringing Our Best

HHS initiative to support families during COVID-19

As people face the daily challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the College of Health and Human Sciences is providing a set of resources for families of all ages and generations. “Families Tackling Tough Times Together” is a 10-week initiative that provides materials on family and child resilience.

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Events

Virtual events this week
Events information

Purdue in the News

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

Lafayette Journal & Courier, WTHR, WRTV: Coronavirus: Purdue animal lab cleared to test for human COVID-19, as Indiana deals with testing
WXIN: Purdue Pharmacy students graduate early to help with potential pharmacist shortage
Chronicle of Higher Education: The discipline that is transforming higher ed
U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science: Purdue researchers 3D-print minerals in order to better predict fracture formation
Bloomberg: Post-virus reopening Is more about ethics than science
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