Purdue Today.

August 19, 2022

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Persistent Pursuit

Faculty and Staff News

Protect Purdue: Information for Fall 2022

As we prepare to start another academic year, Purdue University is continuing to provide resources and guidance to help the campus community protect themselves and others against COVID-19.

Things to Know

Guidance for monkeypox
Memo: Religious, ethnic and civic observances

Things to Do

Center for Healthy Living program to focus on heart knowledge, hypertension
Faculty, staff invited to ‘Adobe Academic Essentials’ workshop series

In the Spotlight

Purdue Formula Society of Automotive Engineers

‘This Is Purdue’: Purdue Formula Society of Automotive Engineers

The new episode of “This Is Purdue” features Boilermakers who are part of the Purdue Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) student organization. Each year, Purdue students design and build custom race cars and then compete against hundreds of other universities from around the world as part of SAE’s Collegiate Design Series. In June 2022, the Purdue Formula team finished second overall at Michigan International Speedway – the team’s best finish in 30 years.

Additional News

Sara Thomas

'Purdue Pursuits' series to highlight personal, professional development

Ever wonder what it would be like to serve as a student organization advisor? Take a Healthy Boiler workshop? Pursue a fellowship? Purdue Today's new series, "Purdue Pursuits," will share how faculty and staff have used opportunities like these as small steps in reaching their personal and professional goals. First up: Purdue Fort Wayne's Sara Thomas talks about Pivio — The Complete Health Improvement Program.

Purdue Global commencement

Video recap: Purdue Global celebrates summer 2022 commencement

Over 1,200 graduates took part in Purdue Global commencement ceremonies in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 13. See their experience and learn more about the weekend’s celebration. As keynote speaker and Purdue Global alumna Jacque Yates noted, “The train of life will only take you as far as the tracks that you have laid before it. And now it is time for you to Boiler Up.”

Research

Researchers in various studies looking for participants

People

Purdue Agriculture dean appoints new agricultural sciences education and communications department head

Sports

Big Ten Conference announces groundbreaking media rights agreements
Soccer games set for national television

Events

Purdue University Events Calendar

Bringing Our Best

Drone video gives a bird’s-eye view of PMU updates

When the fall semester starts, faculty, staff and students will have the opportunity to enjoy the new restaurants, outdoor terraces and study spaces that were part of Purdue Memorial Union’s ground-floor renovations. Before you go, check out this one-take drone video for a look at the updates.

Purdue Memorial Union

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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.

WISH-TV: Purdue University garnering national attention
TCT Magazine, Design World Online, R&D World: 3D printed metal parts go hypersonic – at zero miles per hour
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