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September 19, 2022

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The Persistent Pursuit

Faculty and Staff News

Three-day, virtual Road to Retirement conference to begin Wednesday for benefits-eligible employees

The fall 2022 Road to Retirement three-day virtual conference, which supports the financial wellness pillar of the Healthy Boiler Program, will begin Wednesday (Sept. 21) and runs through Friday (Sept. 23). Resources and information will be available to help employees plan for a successful retirement, no matter where they are on their retirement planning path.

Things to Know

AAA Corporate Travel becomes University’s new travel agency, provides user benefits
This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients

Things to Do

Virtual systemwide forum: A focus on student success and belonging
Virtual Microsoft Teams, SharePoint workshops scheduled for September
Staff, faculty invited to candidate presentations for next director of Purdue Promise
Healthy Boiler workshop to focus on seeking self-care; registration due Tuesday

In the Spotlight

Step Inside: Purdue All-American Marching Band

‘Step Inside’: Purdue’s ‘All-American’ Marching Band

Now more than 130 years old, the “All-American” Marching Band is an instantly recognizable part of Purdue University’s legacy, bringing countless students, fans and alumni together throughout the year. Watch as three performers share what this legacy means to them and how being a part of the historic band has transformed their Purdue experience in the latest offering from the “Step Inside” video series. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Additional News

Giant Leaps Home Homecoming 2022

Purdue's Homecoming weekend kicks off Friday

Purdue University’s Homecoming weekend — themed “Giant Leaps Home” — is set for this Friday and Saturday (Sept. 23-24). The campuswide event will include activities for Boilermaker alumni and fans of all ages, leading up to Saturday’s football game against Florida Atlantic. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Chris Adair, Carina Olaru, Felica Ahasteen-Bryant (Dine), Pamela K. Sari

Purdue Student Farm collaborates with campus cultural centers

Led by manager Chris Adair, the Purdue Student Farm is collaborating with Purdue’s campus cultural centers to grow intentional, sustainable gardens, bringing fresh food, culinary traditions and storytelling to the student community.

General

Fireside chat (video): U.S. secretaries, state leaders, Daniels converse on microchips’ future, Purdue’s importance
Purdue’s first Spirit of Hospitality Summit to showcase national leaders, student engagement

Campus

More than 500 Purdue students opt in to ‘test drive’ Elliott Hall exam experience
Purdue launches study of campus dining experience; survey open through Tuesday

Events

Purdue University Events Calendar

Bringing Our Best

Brady plans to lead collaboratively as chair of University Senate

In her more than 20 years at Purdue, Colleen Brady's passion for community-based education and collaborative leadership has never wavered. Now, 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

Colleen Brady

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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.

RealClear Markets: Mitch Daniels is far more than an educator
WTHR: Mitch Daniels and 'aiming higher' in 2024
NBC News: Grocery prices jumped the most since 1979 over the past year
Howey Politics Indiana: Secs. Blinken, Raimondo ‘blown away’ by Purdue’s emerging semiconductor ecosystem
Indianapolis Star: Can solar panels and row crops coexist on farmland across the skeptical Corn Belt?
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