Purdue Today.

October 11, 2021

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Arm Yourself Against COVID-19

Faculty and Staff News

Human Resources reminds employees of importance of beneficiary designations

As fall arrives and benefit open enrollment for 2022 approaches, Human Resources would like to remind faculty and staff that now is a good time to think about their beneficiaries on file with the many Purdue benefits where beneficiary information is requested as part of the program.

Protect Purdue

What to do if you feel ill or were exposed to COVID-19
Purdue COVID-19 dashboard

Things to Know

University Senate minutes available
This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients

Things to Do

Brightspace Innovation Program announces grant opportunities for instructors and staff systemwide
Healthy Boiler workshop to focus on total hip, total knee joint replacement surgery

In the Spotlight

Professor Bumsoo Han

Scientists reverse pancreatic cancer progression in ‘time machine’ made of human cells

What makes pancreatic cancer so deadly is its covert and quick spread. Now, a “time machine” built by Purdue University engineers has shown a way to reverse the course of cancer before it spreads throughout the pancreas.

Additional News

Cameron Ward

MaPSAC chair Cameron Ward talks about group's work, 2021-22 goals

Cameron Ward, an associate systems engineer in IT Customer Relations and Process Management, is serving as the 2021-22 chair of the Management and Professional Staff Advisory Committee. Here, Ward answers questions from Purdue Today about his plans in leading MaPSAC.

War Horse production photo

Purdue Convocations announces spring lineup, return to in-theater events

Purdue Convocations will present a return to the theater this coming spring with a lineup of innovative performances from around the world, including a repertory theatre residency, thought-provoking lectures, award-winning musicians, family-friendly engagements, Broadway musicals and an end of season dance party.

Campus

Verbal De-escalation training available online in October
Department of Nutrition Science to host fall cooking classes

Sports

Details announced for Purdue Basketball Fan Day

Bringing Our Best

Persistence in pursuit of excellence leads to Astronaut Scholarships

For three ambitious students, hard work and persistence are paying off in big ways. Not only have they been rewarded for their research and academic achievements, they are also now a part of a prestigious group of innovators and industry pioneers.

Celebrating Purdue's Astronaut Scholarship recipients

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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.

The Atlantic: A Mars rover explored a wasteland and found an oasis
The Conversation: Perseverance’s first major successes on Mars – an update from mission scientists
NPR: Diet soda may prompt food cravings, especially in women and people with obesity
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