Purdue Today.

April 8, 2022

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Persistent Pursuit

Faculty and Staff News

Purdue to invest $50 million in pay increases, raise minimums on grad stipends and staff wages

Purdue announced today (April 8) the plan to implement stipend and salary adjustments for select graduate students, faculty and staff in its ongoing objective to recruit and retain the best talent to meet the University’s missions in teaching, research and engagement.

Protect Purdue

Second booster available for those 50+, immunocompromised individuals age 12+ at campus vaccine clinic

Things to Know

Purdue IRB creates preapproved measures list, solicits additional measures for inclusion
Board of Trustees meeting set for today; agenda available online
Memo: Help keep Purdue and community waterways clean; report environmental concerns

Things to Do

Purdue community invited to learn more about Transformative Education 2.0
Provost’s Office invites campus community to talk on future of higher education on Monday
Experiential Education to host Community of Practice Celebration
2022 General Education Conference coming virtually from Purdue Global school

In the Spotlight

Purdue Spring Fest

Weekend brings Spring Fest, Aviation Day, Purdue Challenge, more

Interested in petting farm animals or insects? Exploring aircraft from different eras? Watching Purdue football in an intrasquad matchup? Purdue has it all on Saturday (April 9) with the return of Spring Fest, Aviation Day, Purdue Veterinary Medicine open house, spring football game, Purdue Challenge 5K and more.

Additional News

Randy and Linda Shields

'This Is Purdue': Purdue couples celebrate 45+ years of marriage

In the new episode of "This Is Purdue," two couples share their love stories, which began during their time at Purdue. Randy and Linda Shields (above), co-chairs of the President’s Council (part of the Purdue for Life Foundation), and Norm and Karen Blake, President’s Council members, are celebrating 45 and 56 years of marriage, respectively.

Niyati Sriram

Computer science senior unlocks dream job with preparation, internship

From day one at Purdue, Niyati Sriram had her sights set on working at Disney Streaming. Through persistent preparation, a meaningful internship experience and top-tier computer science courses at Purdue, Sriram made it happen. She starts her dream job at Disney Streaming this spring. Learn more about Sriram’s journey.

Research

Researchers in various studies looking for participants

General

Ag Economy Barometer slides lower, producers concerned about war’s impact on input prices

Campus

Purdue Native American Educational and Cultural Center celebrates 15th anniversary

Sports

Purdue football fans renew season tickets at impressive 93% clip

Events

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Other Events

Purdue Department of Theatre to present ‘Men on Boats’

Purdue in the News

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

Washington Post: Opinion: Let in every last Ukrainian who wants to come here
FoodService Director Online, WFLD (Fox Chicago), WTHR: Purdue incentivizes remote office workers to move to campus with $1,000 dining credit and more
Yahoo Finance: Fed balance sheet plans 'depend on' Russia-Ukraine fallout: Economist
Inside INdiana Business: Purdue releases broadband survey findings
Inside INdiana Business: Purdue, INDOT partner on EV charging concrete
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