Purdue Today.

September 7, 2020

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Faculty and Staff News

‘Meet the Challenge’ through Purdue Day of Giving on Wednesday

The seventh annual Purdue Day of Giving asks the Purdue family to meet the challenge on Wednesday (Sept. 9) and create opportunities for the University and its students by donating to the programs, schools and causes they care most about.

Protecting Purdue

Hundreds of student volunteers participated in summer ProjectX Safe Campus
Due Friday: Required Protect Purdue Pledge training must be completed by WL faculty, staff
'Working through COVID-19' website

Things to Know

Purdue opts out of Social Security tax deferral
Section of Third Street to close to pedestrian traffic on Wednesday
This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients

Things to Do

Research mentors, programs sought to participate in virtual Undergraduate Research Roundtable
MaPSAC inviting applications for professional development grants
Procurement Services announces new training course for receiving in Ariba

In the Spotlight

Julia Chester

Shaken and stirred: The relation between stress and alcohol

There are many unknowns with the COVID-19 pandemic, but people’s relationship with alcohol and rationale for drinking seem to be consistent. Julia Chester, professor of psychological sciences, who studies stress and drinking behaviors, said that pandemic-related social stressors could point to an increase in alcohol consumption and drinking behaviors.

Additional News

Student at dining tent

Outdoor study, dining tents now available

Students, faculty and staff now have access to 37 study and dining open-air tents dotting the Purdue University campus. The spaces are available to give Boilermakers greater options for study, dining and work as part of the University’s comprehensive Protect Purdue Plan to de-densify gathering spaces.

Podcast graphic

'This is Purdue' podcast: Purdue traditions

Now that school is back in session, it's a great time to learn more about Purdue traditions in the latest podcast episode of "This is Purdue." The new episode focuses on the founding of the University and how Boilermaker basketball legend John Wooden's 1932 jersey found a home at Purdue.

General

AFRL, Purdue solidify relationship with five-year education partnership agreement
Purdue Extension continues to educate Hoosiers about mental health

Campus

Black Cultural Center’s library receives grant to expand community resources

People

Appointments, honors and activities

Events

This Week's Events
Events information

Other events

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump to speak at Thursday event
Purdue Convocations announces virtual performances and at-home experiences
AAE to debut 75th anniversary series

Bringing Our Best

Student ambassadors help to ensure compliance during pandemic

A United Educators story highlights the Protect Purdue Ambassadors program and the work of its more than 200 student ambassadors, who encourage their peers to follow the Protect Purdue Pledge and engage in safe behavior.

Ambassadors handing out masks
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Purdue in the News

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

Inside INdiana Business: Biotech company expanding in West Lafayette
Inside INdiana Business: Purdue receives Department of Energy grant
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