Purdue Today.

April 23, 2020

Current web edition

Faculty and Staff News

Instructors invited to virtual discussion about teaching this summer

Instructors with questions about teaching remotely this summer – including schedules and expectations, along with resources for teaching remotely – can attend a virtual panel discussion with Purdue Innovative Learning’s technology and pedagogy experts on April 30.

Things to Do

Faculty member’s advice for Brightspace: Get started now (it’ll be worth your time)
Healthy Boiler virtual workshop to focus on gardening in small spaces; register by May 6
Move bicycles weekly to avoid abandoned property process

Things to Know

Things you need to know about COVID-19

In the Spotlight

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Online music strikes a chord during pandemic, but it’s not a new sensation

Social distancing because of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in most normal activities being moved online. But some, like attending class or making music, are not new to the virtual world. “Online music making has been happening for years,” said Christopher Cayari, assistant professor of music education. “Now a larger population finds itself in a situation where they want to try it.”


* Purdue alumni, faculty, staff, students and superfans still have time to show their Purdue pride by participating in the “Hail Purdue” virtual choir. Details

Additional News

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How to keep social distancing as COVID-19 continues

Social distancing endures and is likely to continue for a while. Libby Richards, an associate professor of nursing who focuses on population health in Purdue’s School of Nursing, talks about what that means for the long term and how to practice social distancing while not socially isolating.

Mark French

Here’s the formula for a Purdue professor's YouTube success

Electric guitars and science. Supersonic ping pong balls. If you’re looking for online content to pass the time, you can see why thousands are following Purdue engineer Mark French, who posts fun experiments and explains the science behind “I wonder why ...?” questions.

General

It's extremely unlikely mosquitoes can transmit COVID-19, Purdue professor says

Campus

Teaching Leadership Award recipients named

Research

Researchers in various studies looking for participants

Bringing Our Best

Purdue freshman makes masks for front-line heroes

Beyond transitioning to remote learning, a Purdue pharmacy student and her younger sister are making and donating masks for essential workers. Their goal is to help bridge the gap between what essential personnel have now and future distributions of personal protective equipment.

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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.

Chronicle of Higher Education: 2 campuses give early answers to higher ed’s biggest question: What happens this fall?
Lafayette Journal & Courier, Indianapolis Star: Coronavirus: Daniels outlines possible measures for campus if in-person classes resume for fall semester
USA Today, Cincinnati Enquirer, Arizona Republic: ‘Inherently high-risk setting’: Are cruise ships unsafe – and will they change?
The Conversation: The coronavirus pandemic might make buildings sick, too
Indianapolis Star, Lafayette Journal & Courier: Purdue, Stanford researchers conclude changing stance of offensive linemen reduces hits to the head
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