Purdue Today.

October 6, 2021

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Faculty and Staff News

Human Resources alerting employees of home delivery of 2022 benefits statements

In preparation for open enrollment for 2022 benefits, benefits statements were mailed last week to benefits-eligible employees’ home addresses and should be arriving soon. The benefits statement — personalized for each employee on the West Lafayette, Fort Wayne and Northwest campuses — includes employee take-home pay as well as the value of any of the benefits received from Purdue.

Protect Purdue

Dispelling common COVID-19 vaccine misconceptions

Things to Know

Beginning Monday, employees can use virtual one-on-one assistance ahead of open enrollment
Annual physicals offer opportunity to discuss behavioral health concerns, needs

Things to Do

Volunteers sought for Shared Governance Task Force working groups
Healthy Boiler workshop to focus on benefits of good oral health
Discovery Park Undergraduate Research Internship program seeking faculty spring semester proposals

In the Spotlight

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‘PPHS First Class’ documentary series shares three students’ experiences at Purdue Polytechnic High School

Purdue Polytechnic High School was created to build new K-12 pathways that lead to Purdue, especially for Indiana students who are underserved by traditional high schools and underrepresented in higher education. In June, 110 students from the first-ever PPHS class graduated, 40 of them choosing to attend Purdue. Purdue Marketing and Communications is now presenting "PPHS First Class," a documentary series. The series features Prem Hall, Audrey Williamson and Keante Jackson, three of those 40 students, growing into confident, prepared young adults navigating their way through senior year on their journey to Purdue. They are currently freshmen at the West Lafayette campus enrolled in the Purdue Polytechnic Institute.

Additional News

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Jim Everett talks football, more on 'This Is Purdue'

The new episode of "This Is Purdue" podcast features Jim Everett, former Purdue and NFL quarterback, as he reflects on his football career, the Purdue community and favorite campus memories. Listen in on Apple, Spotify, or the Purdue website, and see the episode on YouTube.

Brock Turner

Q&A with Brock Turner, 2021-22 CSSAC chair

Brock Turner, a material expeditor in Procurement Services, took office July 16 as the 2021-22 chair of the Campus Support Staff Advisory Committee. Here, Turner answers questions from Purdue Today about his plans in leading CSSAC.

Research

Outstanding in their field: Tractor efficiency increased, thanks to Purdue hydraulics research

General

Shah Lab announces 2021 grant recipients

People

Liberal Arts recognizes Emerging Voices and Distinguished Alumni at annual awards banquet

Sports

Women's basketball TV assignments, home game times announced

Events

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PGSG to celebrate LGBTQ+ history month

Purdue in the News

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

Hotel Business Online: White Lodging, Purdue enhance relationship, honor Bill Marriott Jr.
NBC News, Yahoo: The price of meat is going up. Ranchers and corporations are split on why.
Inside INdiana Business: Director discusses Purdue Polytechnic’s first commencement
WXIN: Hoosier economists explain reasons behind labor shortage
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