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February 15, 2021

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Faculty and Staff News

Purdue police urge campus motorists to move on-street vehicles for snow removal by noon today

Purdue University police are urging students, staff and faculty on the West Lafayette campus to move their vehicles from several streets in order to assist with snow removal. Individuals using on-street parking on West Lafayette snow routes or other designated streets must move their vehicles to an alternate location by noon today (Feb. 15) in order to avoid being towed.

Protect Purdue

Reading Day set for Wednesday
Purdue COVID-19 dashboard

Things to Know

Be cautious walking in winter weather
Fidelity offering lineup of workshops, more during America Saves Week on Feb. 22-26
University Senate meeting set for today
This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients

Things to Do

Due Friday: Discovery Park Undergraduate Research Internship program seeking faculty summer session proposals
MaPSAC inviting applications for professional development grants

In the Spotlight

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New Purdue virtual tour brings campus to you

Sit back, relax and let the new Purdue virtual tour do the walking. Created by Purdue Marketing and Communications in partnership with Purdue Athletics, the interactive virtual tour offers a 360-degree view of the West Lafayette campus. Viewers can enjoy aerial views, stop by a specific campus landmark and visit spaces dedicated to academics, student life, innovation and more.


* Related: Prospective students use virtual tour to experience Purdue

Additional News

St. Lawrence String Quartet

Purdue Convos reveals Spring 2021 virtual events

Purdue Convocations has announced its Spring 2021 lineup of virtual performances. The “Convos at Home” series will feature livestream engagements with world-class artists and a mixture of in-depth discussions and high-quality performances.

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Purdue recognizes work of Black alumni authors

February is Black History Month. In celebration, the University is recognizing Black authors, all alumni of Purdue, and their contributions to literature. Their powerful use of language is changing the world.

Research

Story update: Astronomer maps and studies the stars from afar
Purdue-developed dashboards will offer timely food supply info during crises
Emerging robotics technology may lead to better buildings in less time

Campus

Butler Center to host Support Circle Drop-In on Feb. 26
College of Liberal Arts to celebrate sixth Love Liberal Arts week

People

Appointments, honors and activities

Sports

2021 softball schedule revealed

Bringing Our Best

Thumbs Up: Sabrina Tanner

Thank you to Sabrina Tanner in the College of Engineering for pulling a massive amount of data under a very tight deadline. We rely on her accurate and insightful reporting, and I cannot say thank you enough! -- Janet Beagle

* Submit a "Thumbs Up" or send a story idea for "Bringing Our Best" to PurdueToday@purdue.edu to share how Purdue University is a community that is persistent in its pursuit to build a better world together.

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Panel to discuss 'Social Impact of Black Trailblazers in Engineering'

Purdue in the News

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

CNN, U.S. News & World Report: Pigs can be taught how to use joysticks, experiment finds
Inside INdiana Business: Purdue, Toyota partnership promotes education
Lafayette Journal & Courier: Purdue nontraditional students coordinate Valentine’s Day service project for Indiana Veterans’ Home
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