Purdue Today.

September 7, 2022

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Persistent Pursuit

Faculty and Staff News

Redesigned SuccessFactors homepage to launch Thursday

An updated SuccessFactors homepage will be deployed Thursday (Sept. 8) with the goal of enhancing the overall user experience and providing more targeted content.

Things to Know

Faculty Champions named for health equity initiatives
Faculty proposals sought for Discovery Park District’s Undergraduate Research Internship program
Barber-Dansby receives Jefferson Award, highlights power of engagement
This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients

Things to Do

Teaching and Learning Community of Practice sessions to focus on teaching writing across disciplines
Sept. 23 deadline to apply for up to $50,000 from Trask Innovation Fund

In the Spotlight

Boiler Gold Rush

BGR Entertainment Challenge showcases creativity on campus

The inaugural Boiler Gold Rush Entertainment Challenge introduced live, interactive art installations on campus during Purdue’s recent BGR orientation program. Thanks to a partnership between the Purdue Fusion Studio for Entertainment and Engineering and Purdue Orientation Programs, new Boilermakers were able to engage with these projects, which showcased creative uses of technology and art. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Additional News

Purdue homecoming

Purdue prepares for Homecoming celebration on Sept. 23-24

Purdue University is gearing up for Homecoming 2022 with festivities scheduled for Sept. 23-24. “We look forward to welcoming our alumni and friends back to campus,” said Matt Folk, president and CEO of the Purdue for Life Foundation. “After hosting virtual events the past two years, we are especially excited to celebrate in person with our extended Boilermaker family.”

Aidan O'Connell

Football's Aidan O’Connell: This is persistence at Purdue

Day in, day out Boilermakers are persistent in their pursuit of the next giant leap. From walk-on to Purdue University's starting quarterback, Aidan O’Connell shows how his “whatever-it-takes” drive is grounded in early morning trainings, late nights watching film and a never-quite-satisfied desire for something greater. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Campus

Free hearing screenings available through M.D. Steer Audiology Clinic
Verbal De-escalation training available online in October

Teaching and Learning

Purdue Global Education Abroad celebrates one-year anniversary

People

Mesecar named interim director of Purdue Center for Cancer Research
Appointments, honors and activities

Events

Purdue University Events Calendar

Bringing Our Best

Purdue’s ‘Divine Nine’ on their one-of-a-kind community

For many students, membership within the National Pan-Hellenic Council offers an opportunity to celebrate Black excellence and a space where they can express their authentic selves. Read more about how Purdue's NPHC members find community and forge lifelong friendships. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Purdue Divine Nine

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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.

NPR: Purdue’s reputation for affordability results in substantial growth for university
The 74: Purdue's tuition freeze at year 10: Most students graduate debt-free
Lincoln Journal Star: Free nursing school offered by CHI Health in partnership with Purdue Global
K-12: Dive Rising Leaders: 10 standout assistant principals and district leaders you should know in 2022-23
WISH-TV: Road closed as chunks of concrete fall from bridge during morning rush hour
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