Purdue Today.

September 16, 2020

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Faculty and Staff News

Flu shot events continue today, Thursday

Purdue faculty, staff and students are required to get a flu shot by Oct. 31, regardless of where they are working from or taking classes from at the time. Flu shot events will be held today and Thursday (Sept. 16-17) at Mollenkopf Athletic Center. Faculty and staff should bring their PUID; students should bring their PUID and insurance information.

Protect Purdue

Protect Purdue updates
Call the Protect Purdue Health Center if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19

Things to Know

Office Depot extends University discount to employees
Coaching and Resource Network available for assistant and associate professors

Things to Do

DURI spring project callout issued for faculty
Summer 2020 personnel activity reports available in SEEMLESS for faculty

In the Spotlight

BGR group walking, socially distanced

Purdue announces fall enrollment numbers

Purdue University’s enrollment at its flagship campus is the highest ever. This year’s total enrollment at Purdue’s West Lafayette campus reached a record of 46,114 students. This includes 35,122 undergraduates, over 18,000 of whom are Indiana residents and over 8,700 of whom are considered domestic minorities. The incoming class of 8,925 students includes 4,367 Indiana residents.

Additional News

podcast title with Roberts, Buzon

'This is Purdue' podcast: Faculty discoveries

"This is Purdue" podcast features anthropology Professor Michele Buzon, whose research delves into ancient sites in Sudan, and history Professor Randy Roberts, who is inspiring students to explore iconic heroes and landmark events of the past.

Sara Mellady

CSSAC chair Q&A: Sara Mellady

Sara Mellady took office Sept. 1 as the 2020-21 chair of the Clerical and Support Staff Advisory Committee. Here, Mellady answers questions from Purdue Today about her plans in leading CSSAC.

Research

Patented innovations offer new approaches to optical sensing

General

Purdue Engineering launches ICON, fusing faculty specialty areas to address grand challenges
Call for Purdue Certificate of Distinction nominees

Campus

Mackey Arena to serve as vote center in 2020 election
Newman Road project hits major milestone with new railroad bridge installation
Student Life streamlines event management with launch of new software
Second annual Shark Tank Competition lets nanotechnology students test communication waters

Sports

Purdue Athletics announces moratorium of athletic activities on Election Day

Bringing Our Best

U.S. News & World Report rankings: Purdue nation’s 5th-most innovative school

Purdue University is the fifth-most innovative school in the country in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, released Monday (Sept. 14). It’s a one-spot improvement over last year’s rankings, as Purdue overtook Stanford University for the fifth spot.

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Events

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Other events

Purdue University to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Constitution Day celebration a bit different this year | Video

Purdue in the News

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

University Business: Purdue program for underrepresented students sets record
Scientific Sense: Podcast: Douglas Comer, professor of computer science at Purdue University
Forbes: Debt-free college? Find a job that comes with a degree.
Lafayette Journal & Courier, WISH-TV: Purdue crushes enrollment record; 46,114 students back Mitch Daniels’ campus reopening predictions
Lafayette Journal & Courier, Indianapolis Star, WRTV: Purdue 17th in U.S. News best public university rankings, named a top-5 innovative school
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