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January 29, 2021

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Faculty and Staff News

Starting Monday: Healow tool to help students, employees access COVID-19 test results faster

Beginning Monday (Feb. 1), students, faculty and staff can use Healow to view COVID-19 test results for testing conducted by the Protect Purdue Health Center faster and more conveniently. The Healow portal is available online or via the Healow app.

Protect Purdue

Reminder: Call the Protect Purdue Health Center if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19
Purdue COVID-19 dashboard

Things to Know

Human Resources announces partnership with Care.com to support employees’ diverse care needs
Purdue, KinderCare announce closure of campus child care center
Password and BoilerKey changes unavailable Saturday morning
COVID-19 scams persist: What to look for and how to avoid being phished

Things to Do

Office of the Provost seeking nominations for 2021 Awards for Excellence in Online Education
Reading groups for faculty to focus on teaching, learning

In the Spotlight

Daniels, Lundstrom, Akridge, masked, in office

Lundstrom receives Order of the Griffin honor from Daniels

Purdue professor Mark Lundstrom, who served as acting dean for College of Engineering for the past year, has contributed not only to minds in his classrooms at the University but to nanotechnology research and outreach around the world, and his service has been recognized with an Order of the Griffin presented by Purdue President Mitch Daniels.

Additional News

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Black Cultural Center releases spring 2021 virtual events

Purdue's Black Cultural Center has released its schedule of virtual events for spring 2021. Events will include programs on language, an interactive percussion workshop, a virtual Gullah/Geechee history and traditions tour, book clubs, and performances by BCC's ensembles. All events are free. Registration is required and can be done via the BCC website.

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New episode of 'This is Purdue' podcast focuses on 'Motoring Along'

The latest episode of “This is Purdue” talks with Professor John Sullivan and some engineering students about their effort to break a speed record using a cutting-edge vehicle they designed and built as a team. The episode also features the Purdue Cycling Club, which attracts both undergraduate and graduate students who have a passion for cycling.

Research

Researchers in various studies looking for participants

General

Discovery Park center to research safe conversion of spent railroad ties to new high-value products

Campus

Survey on age friendliness in higher education invites participation
Butler Center offering workshop on 'Courageous Dialogues'

Events

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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.

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