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All employees are encouraged to attend the 2021 virtual System-Wide Forum scheduled for the afternoons of Sept. 23-24. The theme this year is “Fostering Wellbeing Through Community and Connections.”
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The latest episode of "This Is Purdue" podcast highlights the legacy of Purdue’s Big Bass Drum, also known as The World's Largest Drum and part of the “All-American” Marching Band for the past 100 years. Pamela Nave, Purdue Bands' percussion instructor and associate professor of bands and orchestras, joins the episode to discuss the AAMB community, Neil Armstrong’s support and the iconic symbol of The World's Largest Drum. Listeners will also hear from Brandon Bledsoe and Hannah Pike, co-captains of the Big Bass Drum Crew, and go behind the scenes at Band Camp. Listen in on Apple, Spotify, or the Purdue website.
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Celebrated on Sept. 15-Oct. 15, National Hispanic Heritage Month honors the cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Throughout the month, Purdue Today will share stories of the giant leaps made by Purdue’s outstanding Hispanic and Latino faculty, staff, alumni and students. The first in the series focuses on the beginnings of Purdue’s Latino Cultural Center.
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Madison Hodges has a heart for public service and the gift of leadership. As a senior in the College of Engineering and Honors College, she is already well established in local environmental and sustainability circles and has received numerous academic honors. It’s no surprise that as a result of her accomplishments, Hodges has been selected as a 2021 Udall scholar.
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Jo Boileau (Summer Programming) is a problem solver! After identifying a flawed system we were using, he brainstormed new methods we could use to improve our process. His innovative thinking led to a new system that has both students and staff happy. Thanks to Jo for leading this initiative! -- Allison McKay |
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The 26th annual West Lafayette Global Fest will return Saturday (Sept. 18) with world cuisine, culture, dance, arts and music. Main stage performances will feature The Rahim AlHaj Trio, Los Hacheros and Nation Beat (in photo). |
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Here is a sampling of recent news reports about Purdue from media across the nation and the world. | |
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| Purdue Today is the official Purdue University communication for faculty and staff |
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