Purdue Today.

June 3, 2020

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Faculty and Staff News

Preparations underway to de-densify instructional, living spaces

As people across Purdue prepare for a return to on-campus instruction in the fall, beginning with a soft launch of some programs in July, preparations are underway to de-densify classrooms and living spaces across campus to allow for safe social distancing.

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Reminder: Face masks required for those who must be on campus

Things to Know

Butler Center awards 2020 Research Project Grant
New Variate tool gives instructors power to create math-based problem sets without the coding

In the Spotlight

Tyler Trent

Purdue bestows 2nd annual Tyler Trent Courage and Resilience Award

Purdue is proud to announce the awarding of the second annual Tyler Trent Courage and Resilience Award, a scholarship that memorializes Trent’s inspiring legacy. The 2020 recipient is Kamryn Dehn, a sophomore from Frankfort, Indiana, in the College of Agriculture, the Honors College and the College of Liberal Arts, majoring in aquatic sciences and anthropology.

Additional News

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Latest 'This is Purdue' covers work, necessities during the pandemic

The latest episode of "This is Purdue" highlights two experts from Krannert School of Management discussing work and necessities during COVID-19. Ananth Iyer, the Susan Bulkeley Butler Chair in Operations Management, goes in-depth about the supply chain process, and Ellen Kossek, the Basil S. Turner Professor of Management, offers advice for those working remotely.

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How to help pets deal with anxiety related to COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic is creating emotional stress and anxiety for humans – but chances are, their furry companions are likely feeling the same way. Dr. Niwako Ogata, associate professor of veterinary behavior medicine, says pets could be feeling secondhand anxiety from their owners who are coping with lifestyle changes caused by the pandemic.

General

Daniels to testify before U.S. Senate committee on higher education’s response to COVID-19
Purdue launches commercialization initiative in Vincennes, Indiana
COVID-19 continues to impact farmer sentiment; majority indicate economic assistance bill necessary

Bringing Our Best

More than 1,000 register for Purdue Global contact tracing course

More than 1,000 people have registered for the free contact tracing course being offered by Purdue University Global to train individuals in this important public health enterprise to slow the spread of COVID-19.

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Events

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Additional events

Krannert professors to livestream webinar on stocks, small business, economic stability

Purdue in the News

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

The Conversation: Can’t resist splurging on online shopping? Here’s why

Eugene Chan, associate professor of consumer science, says there is a sudden rise in online shopping despite concerns about financial distress. It’s a way to deal with stress, and online shopping provides entertainment, but it can also lead to overspending, he warns.

Additional stories

Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Black female mayors take the spotlight amid protest and pandemic
New York Times, New York Daily News, Los Angeles Times: U.S. food prices see historic jump and are likely to stay high
NPR - Marketplace: In buildings closed by virus, stagnant water can become dangerous
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Will Las Vegas casinos’ safety plans help lure back visitors?
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