Purdue Today.

April 7, 2021

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Faculty and Staff News

Purdue Day of Giving scheduled for April 28

Members of the campus community are encouraged to participate in the eighth annual Purdue Day of Giving on April 28. Taking the theme “We Are Purdue,” the 24-hour online fundraising effort will provide opportunities to support the University, its students, and its programs. Watch the video teaser.

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Protect Purdue

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

Things to Know

Board of Trustees meeting set for Friday; agenda available online
Center for Healthy Living adjusts appointment protocols as part of phased-approach for in-person care
Treatment for mental health conditions, substance use disorders covered like physical illness
CSSAC offering education grants for employees, dependents
Purdue obituaries

Things to Do

Employee input requested: Focus groups to be held on features of Purdue health plans
Registration now open for virtual sessions on Concur Traveler Training

In the Spotlight

student on campus holding 'I got my' vaccination sticker

Photo gallery: Purdue opens COVID-19 vaccine clinic

On Tuesday (April 6), Purdue opened a COVID-19 vaccine distribution site on campus to help vaccinate as many students as possible before the end of the spring semester — another major step toward a return to normalcy in the yearlong battle against the pandemic.

Additional News

PPHS hallway lockers, walkers

Video: What is Purdue Polytechnic High School?

Purdue Polytechnic High School – a concept that says the quality of one’s education shouldn’t be based on one’s ZIP code. In a new video, students, families, PPHS coaches, and Purdue officials share their stories – their hopes and dreams of persistence and perseverance of changing an education system, addressing next-generation learning and rebuilding communities.

remote work tip graphic

Remote work tip: Make time to work, recharge

Purdue is offering weekly tips to help alleviate some of the challenges associated with managing remote workloads and participating in web-based (video) business meetings. This week’s tip encourages faculty and staff to schedule uninterrupted time during the day (away from digital influences) to work on critical tasks, eat and recharge.

Research

New inhibitors may offer novel approach to treating deadly tuberculosis
Purdue professor tackles bovine respiratory disease with over $1 million in grant support

General

Purdue University Global graduate cybersecurity students support Flying HIGH Inc.
M.D. Steer Audiology and Speech Language Clinic offering literacy evaluations

People

Recipients of 2021 Focus Awards announced

Sports

Soccer draws with IU, heads to Big Ten tourney match Thursday

Bringing Our Best

Video: Happy Birthday, President Daniels!

In a new video produced by the Boiler ambassadors, Purdue students wish President Mitch Daniels a happy birthday and thank him for guiding the University through the COVID-19 pandemic and for delivering a world-renowned education at an affordable cost.

student in Happy Birthday, President Daniels graphic

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Events

Symposium to highlight students’ data-driven corporate projects

Purdue students in The Data Mine have been taking their skills outside of the classroom, working hand-in-hand with industry partners to tackle data-driven projects. Those students will have the chance to feature their work as part of The Data Mine Corporate Partner E-Symposium on Monday (April 12).

Data Mine corporate partners e-symposium graphic
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Other Events

Butler Center to host Support Circle Drop-In on April 19

Purdue in the News

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

Consumer Affairs: Walking as a couple can slow you down
WIBC, Becker’s Spine Review: The implant Purdue University hopes will revolutionize joint surgery
Wired: The threat to the water supply is real – and only getting worse
Smithsonian: Listening to nature gives you a real Rocky Mountain high
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