Purdue Today.

April 23, 2021

Current web edition

Protect Purdue

Faculty and Staff News

Daniels taps Chiang, Bertoline for strategic leadership roles

President Mitch Daniels today (April 23) announced two senior leadership appointments as the University continues to position itself to achieve strategic initiatives, advance in Purdue’s core areas of strength and respond to national and international need.

Protect Purdue

Student surveillance testing ends today; online sign-up available to schedule pre-departure testing

Things to Know

Task force working on proposal to restructure University Senate; listening session scheduled for May 5
Blue Cross Blue Shield settlement information provided by Human Resources

Things to Do

CSSAC seeking new members
Nominations sought for MaPSAC Excellence Award
Healthy Boiler workshop to focus on reducing, reusing as part of going green
Butler Center to host Faculty Recognition Reception
Purdue Global’s School of General Education to host virtual conference on April 27-29

In the Spotlight

Purdue and Rolls-Royce graphic

Purdue researchers join Rolls-Royce, Carnegie Mellon network to create cyber-resilient systems

Proposed research at Purdue is developing innovative solutions using artificial intelligence to enhance the security of current and future Rolls-Royce platforms powered by the company’s propulsion systems. Three Purdue projects have been accepted by Rolls-Royce as part of a newly launched Cybersecurity Technology Research Network, which the company announced Thursday (April 22). The network is a partnership between Rolls-Royce, Purdue's Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security (CERIAS) and Carnegie Mellon University’s CyLab.

Additional News

Purdue Global new course graphic

Purdue University Global launches free course on remote work

Purdue University Global has launched a free course on remote work, which is available to anyone as a public service. Specific topics will include best practices for the remote worker, strategies for connecting and communicating with a remote workforce and resources to support remote work.

Protecting Our Purdue Community video title screen w masked students

Video: Faculty discuss vaccine, working together to Protect Purdue

In a new video, Purdue faculty members share why campus community members should do their part to Protect Purdue by getting a COVID-19 vaccine. They also talk about how Boilermakers have shown their resilience and commitment to taking care of themselves, each other and Purdue.

Research

Researchers in various studies looking for participants

Campus

Verbal De-escalation training available online in May

Sports

Women's golf off to Big Ten Championship
Four from Purdue volleyball receive AVCA All-America recognition, a program best

Bringing Our Best

Thumbs Up: Chelsea Schwab

Chelsea Schwab in Student Activities and Organizations went above and beyond to help PMO get set up to use Boilerlink for our end-of-the-year performances. I was truly touched by her generous offer of time and assistance. Thank you from all of us at PMO! — Colton Withers (Purdue Musical Organizations)

* 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.

Events

This Week's Events
Upcoming Events
Deadlines
Event Guidelines

Purdue in the News

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

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Study credits shrub for making once ‘undruggable’ cancer protein treatable
Smithsonian, People: This ultra-white paint may someday replace air conditioning
The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education: Purdue University looks to boost its commitment to African American students
National Geographic: When every day is Take Your Kid to Work Day
Purdue Today is the official Purdue University communication for faculty and staff