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September 12, 2022

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Faculty and Staff News

Purdue United Way campaign to kick off Wednesday

Purdue's 2022 United Way campaign will kick off Wednesday (Sept. 14) with the goal of raising $725,000 for local agencies in need. The campaign ends Nov. 16. Linda Mason, dean of the Graduate School, is this year’s campaign chair, and Beth McNeil, dean of Libraries and School of Information Studies, is the vice chair.

Things to Know

Projects continue to transform West Lafayette campus as new academic year gets underway
New parking garage access cards sent through campus mail; begin using by Thursday
University Senate meeting set for today
This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients

Things to Do

Experiential Education ExEd Champions Consultation Fair set for Sept. 20
Healthy Boiler workshop to focus on having healthy meals prepared, on the table quickly
MaPSAC inviting applications for professional development grants

In the Spotlight

Top 10 Most Innovative

Purdue’s ‘Most Innovative’ status reaches 5 years in U.S. News & World Report rankings

Striking business-research partnerships that boost the state’s economy and address real-world needs while producing job-ready graduates, Purdue University continues to rank among the most innovative schools in the nation. Purdue, whose graduates earn an average starting wage of $62,452 – straight out of college – is the nation’s No. 7 Most Innovative school (No. 3 among public universities) in the newest U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Additional News

Colleen Brady

Brady plans to lead collaboratively as chair of University Senate

In Colleen Brady's more than 20 years at Purdue, her passion for community-based education and collaborative leadership has never wavered. When she isn’t leading students on study abroad trips, Brady visits communities around the state for her work with Purdue Extension. Brady will bring her experience working with groups of various backgrounds to her role as 2022-23 University Senate chair. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Divine Nine

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 friendships that last well beyond their undergraduate years. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Research

19 U.S. patents recently issued to Purdue innovations

Campus

17th annual Constitution Day attendance counts toward Purdue’s Civic Literacy Proficiency
Purdue launches study of campus dining experience
Toastmasters at Purdue inviting campus community to open house

Events

Purdue University Events Calendar

Bringing Our Best

Promoting STEM across the world and to all ages

David Sederberg, outreach coordinator for the Department of Physics and Astronomy, is bringing the joy of STEM and the name of Purdue into the hearts and aspirations of young students while attracting a community of learners and teachers both at Purdue and beyond.

David Sederberg

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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.

USA Today: 'TikTok is what helped me stay alive': How the social platform is helping a new generation cope with death
WRTV, WISH-TV: Purdue faculty member shares memories of Queen Elizabeth II
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