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August 15, 2022

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Persistent Pursuit

Faculty and Staff News

Purdue to activate the all-hazards outdoor sirens, conduct evacuation drills during BGR

Purdue will conduct evacuation drills and test its all-hazards outdoor emergency warning sirens this week during Boiler Gold Rush, the orientation program for new students. New students will be guided to evacuate from Elliott Hall of Music and six other locations on Wednesday (Aug. 17). The drills are to demonstrate the procedures associated with building evacuations.

Things to Know

Call-back feature to reduce time on phone with tech support
Reminder: More than 8,000 new Purdue students to participate in on-campus orientation programs
Employees with federal student loan debt may be eligible for forgiveness
This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients
Purdue Today schedule for 2022-23 academic year

Things to Do

Purdue chief of police candidate evaluations due at 8 p.m. today
CILMAR to hold virtual training for Beliefs, Events and Values Inventory administrators

In the Spotlight

Michael Berghoff, Mitch Daniels, Chris Lowery, Pam Whitten, Quinn Buckner

Indiana University, Purdue University announce new vision for Indianapolis campus

Indiana University and Purdue University took the first steps Friday (Aug. 12) on a bold new vision for higher education in Indianapolis, designed to increase the number of job-ready graduates in an innovation-led economy, fuel economic growth in the region and the state, and enhance service to the Indianapolis community and beyond.

Additional News

Purdue Global graduate with family

More than 1,200 Purdue Global graduates take part in commencement

Jacque Yates has long had a passion for public service. Her journey sparked an interest in pursuing a graduate degree, and she earned her master’s in public health from Purdue Global in 2021. On Saturday (Aug. 13), Yates provided the keynote address to 1,212 Purdue Global graduates who took part in in-person and virtual commencement ceremonies at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C.

Discovery Park

Driving quality jobs, manufacturing and a central hub for innovation

The $1 billion mixed-use development of housing, high-end manufacturing, and industry and research-driven partnerships, called Discovery Park District at Purdue, is already an economic and commercial success. And it’s just four years into a 30-year master plan. See how extensive planning and investment are accelerating the impact of the district.

Research

Analysis of global tree population explains baffling trends in species richness

General

Eight Purdue researchers receive $470,000 to strengthen the marketplace appeal of their work

Teaching and Learning

Butterfly Network, College of Veterinary Medicine collaborate to advance ultrasound education

Sports

Purdue Invite highlights swim-dive's home schedules
Campus Ink and Purdue announce NIL merchandising partnership

Events

Purdue University Events Calendar

Bringing Our Best

Relentlessly smiling Boilermaker wins 2022 Tyler Trent Award

Persistence, grit, connection and inspiration are all part of Tyler Trent’s legacy. This year’s Tyler Trent Courage and Resilience Award goes to Eric Magallanes, a Boilermaker who kept smiling and helping others even when oral cancer threatened to derail his dreams of becoming a dentist. Related: Share this story on your channels with this content package.

Eric Magallanes

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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.

Indianapolis Business Journal, U.S. News & World Report, Forbes: Purdue sees big Indianapolis expansion potential from IUPUI revamp (subscription required)
WLS: Be kind or leave: Insisting on politeness in an increasingly rude society
ABC News: FDA's move to stretch monkeypox vaccine supplies could pay off, experts say
Inside INdiana Business: Purdue researchers receive $470K for commercialization
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