Purdue Today.

July 21, 2022

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Persistent Pursuit

Faculty and Staff News

Nominations sought for Community Spirit Award

The Management and Professional Staff Advisory Committee and the Campus Support Staff Advisory Committee are now accepting nominations for the 2022 Community Spirit Award. This award was created in 2011 as a joint effort between MaPSAC and CSSAC. The award recognizes Purdue employees who are active volunteers in the community.

Things to Know

Faculty, staff parking permits available for 2022-23; temporary accommodations planned for gated garage access
United Healthcare chosen as benefits provider for graduate staff for 2022-23 academic year
Enhancement to SupportLinc platform streamlines usage via one username, password
Purdue to use SecureW2 service to onboard new users to campus Wi-Fi services
International Self-Care Day recognized July 24; behavioral health tips, resources

Things to Do

Center for Healthy Living program to focus on Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes
Healthy Boiler workshop to focus on benefits of hydrating with water

In the Spotlight

From left, Purdue University President Mitch Daniels, Indiana Secretary of Commerce Bradley Chambers, Skywater president and CEO Thomas Sonderman, West Lafayette Mayor John Dennis, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski

SkyWater Technology chooses Discovery Park District at Purdue for $1.8B semiconductor fabrication facility, to create 750 jobs in 5 years

The announcement Wednesday (July 20) by SkyWater Technology that it plans to open a $1.8 billion state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing facility in Discovery Park District at Purdue University marks a huge step forward for the American semiconductor industry, Purdue’s thriving innovation district and the University’s continued emergence as one of the principal drivers of the Indiana economy.

Additional News

Ronak Dave

'This Is Purdue’: Purdue alumnus Ronak Dave, NASA flight director

The new episode of “This Is Purdue” features Ronak Dave, a Purdue aeronautics and astronautics alumnus recently selected as a NASA flight director. Listen in as Dave discusses why Purdue’s close ties to NASA drew this New Jersey native to West Lafayette.

Krystal Dabon

Purdue Global alumna finds unexpected passion for nursing

Krystal Dabon didn’t expect to become a nurse but is thankful she found a profession she loves. A major in the U.S. Army, Dabon is advancing within her field, thanks to her Purdue Global education.

Research

Researchers in various studies looking for participants

Bringing Our Best

Innovation at all levels: Purdue’s best in marketing

The only university chosen as a Fast Company Magazine “Brand That Matters” and the first and only university selected to speak at Google Marketing Live 2022, Purdue is making waves for more than providing a transformative, accessible education.

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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.

Associated Press, Indianapolis Business Journal, Inside INdiana Business: $1.8B semiconductor plant planned next to Purdue’s campus
Washington Post: Opinion: In a nasty era, insisting on basic politeness is a revolutionary idea
The Wall Street Journal: What is the true cost of inflation? It’s complicated. (subscription required)
Popular Science: Why some people find pimple popping so grossly satisfying
Toronto Star, Winnipeg Free Press: Scott Dixon and Chip Ganassi Racing invests in Women in Motorsports
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