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February 1, 2021

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Faculty and Staff News

Initiative seeks to increase supply of campus-affiliated internships

The COVID-19 pandemic has reduced the valuable learning experiences afforded to many students through internship programs. As a result, students may have fewer opportunities to explore career interests and develop professional skills. The Provost’s Office is working on a new initiative to combat this pandemic-related drop in internship supply by developing more campus-based internship placements for Purdue students.

Protect Purdue

Spring 2021 surveillance testing plan
Healow and PassProof to make receiving COVID-19 test results, quarantine and isolation processes easier
Purdue COVID-19 dashboard

Things to Know

New captioning resource available for instructional videos
Revised FERPA policy
This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients

Things to Do

Be cautious walking in winter weather
MaPSAC inviting applications for professional development grants
Assistant professors invited to apply for research project grants from Butler Center
Associate professors invited to apply for research project grants from Butler Center
Nominations sought for 2021 Focus Awards

In the Spotlight

Purdue celebrates Black History Month webpage

Purdue celebrates Black History Month

Purdue is celebrating Black History Month this February with stories about the giant leaps made by Purdue’s outstanding black alumni, faculty, staff and students. Black History Month is a time to look back at Boilermaker history to honor those who have made significant impact on the University, and those who are continuing to do so with their bold, life-changing contributions.

Additional News

John Sautter standing in front of Purdue Memorial Union

Tuesday Tour: A look at PMU's South Tower

In the latest Tuesday Tour video, John Sautter of Purdue Alumni Association takes viewers to Purdue Memorial Union's South Tower, a space used over the decades for everything from student performances and Purdue Student Government meetings to birthday parties and student dance club practices.

Assata Gilmore

Video: Together, we pledge to Protect Purdue

Being a part of the Boilermaker community means taking steps to stay well and protect each other. The Protect Purdue Pledge outlines these steps, which include proper and consistent wearing of face masks, social distancing, frequent hand-washing, and monitoring and reporting symptoms to the Protect Purdue Health Center.

General

Boxing, race and politics to take screen in upcoming TV series about Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali
Purdue Technology Showcase to highlight innovations from around Indiana
Women in Engineering Program to host free virtual ‘Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day’

Campus

Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities seeking student panelists for Community Standards Board
Underrepresented undergrads sought for Graduate School summer research program
Grants available to students for community service projects
Recreation & Wellness massage therapy packages available through Valentine’s Day

Bringing Our Best

Lundstrom receives Order of the Griffin honor

Professor Mark Lundstrom's service to Purdue has been recognized with an Order of the Griffin, one of the University’s highest honors.

Mitch Daniels, Mark Lundstrom holding award and Jay Akridge

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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.

Washington Post: Opinion: We were right to worry about the nation’s fiscal future. But I know when to fold ‘em.
Inside INdiana Business: Discovery Park District to launch private network
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