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September 1, 2021

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Faculty and Staff News

Flu shots available to Purdue community via designated locations, flu shot events

Employees and students on the West Lafayette campus have access to free flu vaccines again this year via designated locations and flu shot events. Regardless of location, individuals coming for a flu shot should bring their Purdue University ID (PUID) card or their Anthem medical plan ID card.

Protect Purdue

Human Resources workplace resources website

Things to Know

September recognized as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month; resources are available
Purdue partnership gives faculty, staff and students access to latest technology research
WL faculty and staff encouraged to know, follow football season parking arrangements

Things to Do

WL Teaching and Learning forum on Thursday to focus on early semester instructional resources
Butler Center accepting applications for travel award for graduate students

In the Spotlight

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Video: Old Golden Ticket winners share why they got vaccinated

In a new video, recipients of Purdue’s Old Golden Ticket vaccination drawing share why they chose to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Students who submitted valid proof that they were fully vaccinated against COVID-19 were randomly selected to win the Golden Ticket — $9,992 — the equivalent of a year’s undergraduate tuition. Related: Information on campus vaccine clinic

Additional News

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Spacecraft deorbiting device ready for upcoming test launch

A drag sail that a team at Purdue developed to pull launch vehicles in space back to Earth is scheduled to undergo a test launch on Thursday (Sept. 2). The mission, set to take off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, will evaluate how well the prototype helps its vehicle deorbit from space after mission completion.

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WL campus retail dining locations expand hours for fall semester

With record enrollment and campus returning to normal operations for the fall semester, retail dining locations on Purdue's West Lafayette campus have reopened or expanded their hours from the summer. Products and menu items range from made-to-order burgers, pizzas and salads to sandwiches, baked goods and snacks.

Research

Purdue researcher develops fast, accurate and affordable COVID-19 paper-based test; clinical trials await
Geddes composable cloud platform advancing science through national computing network

Sports

Fall baseball schedule at Alexander Field announced

Bringing Our Best

New faculty introduced with brief profiles

Incoming professors at the West Lafayette campus took part Aug. 19 in a New Faculty Orientation hosted by the Office of the Provost. Brief profiles of many of these new faculty members, by way of welcome and introduction, are presented by the Office of the Provost and Purdue Today.

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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.

Elko Daily Free Press: Jim Hartman: Purdue’s uncommon Mitch Daniels
Forbes: Making virtual learning real
U.S. News & World Report: 3 academic writing tips for international students
Parents Online: The benefits of pets for kids
Indianapolis Business Journal: Move over 5G – 6G is coming and Purdue is looking to lead the way
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