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February 28, 2022

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Faculty and Staff News

Nominations due Friday for annual Walk the Talk Award

Faculty and staff are invited to nominate a colleague or student who “walks the talk” in his or her commitment to personal integrity and ethical practices at the University for the annual Walk the Talk Award.  Nominations are due Friday (March 4).

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Things to Know

HR announces performance management timeline, resources
Future of Work Space Repurpose Grants awarded to multiple campus units
MaPSAC inviting applications for professional development grants
This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients

In the Spotlight

Marion Williamson Blalock

Marion Blalock offered mentorship, motivation that helped minority engineering students succeed

Marion Williamson Blalock has always understood that representation matters. In her 30-plus years leading Purdue’s Minority Engineering Program, Blalock encouraged thousands of students to consider engineering as a viable career option.

Additional News

Brittany Allensworth at graduation

Former Horizons student strives to give back in new role with program

When Brittany Allensworth came to Purdue as a student in 2008, she didn’t initially feel as though she belonged. She found support within Horizons Student Support Services, Purdue’s federally funded TRIO program that provides services and support for low-income and first-generation college students and students with documented disabilities. Today, Allensworth serves as the interim director of Horizons. Related: Celebrate National TRIO Day

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Purdue celebrating Office of Engagement's 20th anniversary

Purdue is celebrating 20 years of excellence in university engagement with community partners. Founded in 2001, the Office of Engagement supports Purdue’s land-grant university engagement pillar. Engagement connects the University and external partners in trailblazing work – developing the next generation of leaders and innovators, tackling critical public and social challenges, and promoting economic vitality and enhanced quality of life.

General

Purdue invention to improve health and welfare of farrowing sows is licensed to Canadian company

Campus

Purdue Veterans Success Center reminds campus of ways to support military-connected students
Recreation & Wellness to implement F45 training program beginning in summer

People

Two from Purdue win major awards for contributions to online education, instructional design

Sports

Purdue wins 2 more medals, breaks relay record during Big Ten Championships for men's swimming and diving
Wills adds silver medal, three win bronze to conclude Big Ten Indoor Track & Field Championships
Boilermakers to face Michigan State in Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament on Thursday

Bringing Our Best

Harbor honored by American Association of Geographers

Jon Harbor has been described by colleagues as a “true ambassador for the discipline of geography and for the contributions that geomorphology can make to scholarship and to society.” The Geomorphology Specialty Group of the American Association of Geographers has honored Harbor with its Melvin G. Marcus Distinguished Career Award.

Jon Harbor

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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.

GCN: Wireless data reduces high-speed accidents at intersections
Inside INdiana, WISH-TV: Purdue Global, Ivy Tech to accept transfer credits
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