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March 17, 2022

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Faculty and Staff News

CSSAC to offer education grants for employees, dependents

The Campus Support Staff Advisory Committee (CSSAC) is now accepting applications for employee and dependent grants. The grants help recipients attend classes at Purdue.

Things to Know

University Senate meeting set for Monday

Things to Do

Nominations due Friday for 2022 Jischke Outstanding International Student of the Year
Instructors using DRC Testing Center for final exams asked to submit Test Information Form by Friday

In the Spotlight

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'Step Inside': The Paint Crew, the student section of Purdue men’s basketball

In the first episode of the new "Step Inside" video series, meet the Paint Crew and follow the small steps of students as they find their fit within one of Purdue’s largest student organizations. As the official sixth man of Purdue men’s basketball, the Paint Crew is 2,800 strong and known everywhere for its pride, ear-splitting noise and role as Purdue’s official student section.

No. 3 seed Purdue to begin NCAA quest Friday vs. Yale in Milwaukee

Additional News

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'This Is Purdue': Basketball icon coach Gene Keady

The new episode of “This Is Purdue” focuses on Purdue basketball icon coach Gene Keady. Hear the 25-year head coach of the Boilermaker men’s basketball team discuss Purdue’s balance of academics and athletics and why he loves watching his protégé, Matt Painter, coach. Plus, listen in to hear Keady’s thoughts on the NCAA March Madness tournament, why Mackey Arena is such a special place and his game-day traditions.

veterinary Dr. Timothy Bentley with dog Dakota

Veterinary and human sciences come together to fight cancer

Dakota, a 4-year-old French bulldog from Justin, Texas, has pushed the boundaries of what it means to be humanity’s best friend. She developed a glioma, a form of brain tumor that is particularly dangerous to both canines and humans. By working with veterinary scientists at Purdue University, Dakota received treatment for her cancer while also contributing to cancer research that may benefit both humans and canines.

Research

New Bell cluster GPUs helping Purdue researchers in neuroscience, chemical engineering
Researchers in various studies looking for participants

General

Small business partnership growing support for Indiana agribusinesses
Purdue University Global faculty and staff to share their expertise at UPCEA Annual Conference, SOLA-R

Sports

Women's basketball moves on in WNIT with 82-60 win over SIU, to play Monday at Marquette

Bringing Our Best

Turning challenges into opportunities

As principal at Purdue Polytechnic High School North, Ronni Moore is inspired every day by her students’ persistence in their classwork, projects and pursuit of higher education.

Ronni Moore, principal, PPHS North

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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 James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal: The very model of a modern university president
Space.com: NASA's Perseverance Mars rover nabs 8th rock sample on the red planet
Popular Science: Future astronauts and space tourists could rock 3D printed 'second skin’
NPR: Growing sanctions on Russia could cripple Russian airlines
U.S. Department of Energy: Anyons found! Best evidence yet for these long-sought quasi-particles
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