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September 23, 2022

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Faculty and Staff News

Finalists for dean of College of Education to make on-campus presentations

Two finalists for the Suzi and Dale Gallagher Dean of the College of Education position will be on Purdue's West Lafayette campus for two-day interviews the first week of October, the chair of the search advisory committee announced today (Sept. 23).

Things to Know

Recap of University Senate’s Sept. 12 meeting
Working faculty, staff should seek alternate parking during home football, men’s basketball games to avoid garage fees, towing

Things to Do

Fall 2022 Road to Retirement event wraps up today; sessions take place until 5 p.m. ET
MaPSAC inviting applications for professional development grants

In the Spotlight

Drone tour of Purdue

Video: Take a drone tour of Purdue

Experience a drone tour of Purdue’s campus in West Lafayette, where students pursue innovation and build a better world together. See the iconic locations, sprawling sidewalks and signature red brick buildings, all from a bird’s-eye view. Here’s a chance to revisit favorite spaces and remember the stories that make Purdue home. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Additional News

Free speech ranking

Purdue’s commitment to free speech shows in latest ranking

When new students arrive at Purdue each fall for Boiler Gold Rush, they learn about a topic intended to resonate well beyond graduation: the message of tolerance and free speech – the cornerstones of civil discourse. It’s a topic taken seriously at Purdue, which is widely known as a national leader in this area. The latest recognition: a No. 3 ranking for campus free speech from the College Pulse/FIRE (Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression) survey. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Shawn Taylor

‘This Is Purdue’: Entrepreneur and trustee Shawn Taylor

The new episode of “This Is Purdue” features Shawn Taylor (Management ’82), a successful entrepreneur and the newest member of Purdue’s Board of Trustees. Listen as Taylor describes growing up on the South Side of Chicago, his experience as a first-generation college graduate and the impact Purdue’s very own Cornell Bell, the former director/chairman of the Business Opportunity Program, had on Taylor’s life both pre- and post-college. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Research

Researchers in various studies looking for participants

General

Anvil accelerates sustainability and photosynthesis research

Campus

Purdue Fall Undergraduate Research Expo accepting research talk, poster abstracts and judges

People

Indiana life sciences organization honors 8 Purdue researchers

Sports

Big Ten announces times, TV designations for men’s basketball
Women’s basketball set for 9 TV games; home tip times unveiled

Events

Homecoming weekend kicks off today

Purdue’s Homecoming weekend – themed “Giant Leaps Home” – is set for today 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

Purdue homecoming

Other Events

Tony-, Emmy-nominated Purdue alumnus set for conversation, book signing on Sept. 24
Cyberinfrastructure Symposium on Oct. 4 to feature keynote address from AMD chief technology officer
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