Purdue Today.

September 9, 2022

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Persistent Pursuit

Faculty and Staff News

Survey available: Parking and Transportation Services seeks feedback on services

Purdue’s Parking and Transportation Services department is collecting information from the West Lafayette campus community about current and potential service offerings. Faculty, staff and students – with or without a current parking permit – are invited to participate.

Things to Know

University Senate meeting set for Monday
Working faculty, staff should seek alternate parking during home football, men’s basketball games to avoid garage fees, towing

Things to Do

Purdue police Chief Wiete swearing-in and pinning ceremony set for Wednesday
Drive-through flu shot events now available at Center for Healthy Living on West Lafayette campus
Four-week Healthy Boiler workshop to focus on fundamentals of flexibility training
Healthy Boiler workshop to focus on seeking self-care
Instructors invited to request help from new Usable Materials Center to make course materials more accessible

In the Spotlight

Patents ranking

Purdue again among international leaders in patents received at No. 6

Regenerating fractured bones. Analyzing crop sustainability and moisture in soil. Attaching soft tissue to an implant. How big are the research ideas in Purdue laboratories? Big enough that the University is once again in rare air internationally and a standard-bearer among peers. In 2021, Purdue Research Foundation received 169 patents, placing it first in both the state of Indiana and the Big Ten and sixth internationally. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Additional News

Campus Pride rating

Purdue among 2022 Best Colleges for LGBTQ+ Students: Campus Pride

Purdue has been recognized as one of the “Best of the Best” colleges and universities for LGBTQ+ students. With an array of social events, special lectures, supportive resources and a 5-out-of-5-star-ranked LGBTQ Center within the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, Purdue ranks No. 1 in the state and No. 11 in the nation in Campus Pride’s 2022 list of Best Colleges for LGBTQ+ Students. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Dave Shondell

'This Is Purdue': Purdue women's volleyball head coach Dave Shondell

“This Is Purdue" podcast features Dave Shondell, Purdue's Art and Connie Euler Women’s Volleyball Head Coach. From growing up immersed in volleyball with his dad and brothers to leading teams at the high school and collegiate levels, Shondell shares more about his passion for the sport. He also discusses Purdue volleyball’s latest trip to the NCAAs Elite Eight in 2021 and what Boilermaker traits and training take his teams to victory.

Research

Ag-Celerator announces Sept. 19 application deadline for funding to advance Purdue ag innovations
Researchers in various studies looking for participants

General

Purdue Northwest Engineering programs earn ABET accreditation

Teaching and Learning

Purdue-developed Variate app brings chemistry testing at Purdue to the digital age

People

Shah Lab announces 2022 grant recipients

Sports

Big Ten releases men’s basketball conference schedule
Big Ten announces 2022-23 women's basketball conference slate
Purdue baseball’s fall schedule and scrimmages announced

Events

‘Smart’ cities research featured in summit today
Purdue University Events Calendar

Bringing Our Best

Thumbs Up: Ally Goodrich

A huge thanks to Ally Goodrich (Vice Provost for Student Life) for her never-ending energy and enthusiasm as she once again organized and led the effort to successfully move over 15,000 residents into University Residences. She keeps a positive attitude and encourages others to be champions for all of our students and their families during move-in. — Barb Frazee

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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.

Wired: How drought and war are really affecting the global food supply
WISH-TV: How over-the-counter hearing aids will help Americans
Indianapolis Star: Grown IN Indiana: Hemp growers test new strains, ready for future laws
Indianapolis Business Journal, Inside INdiana Business: Purdue University touts record increase in faculty members (subscription required)
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