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October 17, 2022

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Faculty and Staff News

Opinion columnist Peggy Noonan to join President Daniels for Purdue Presidential Lecture Series event

Pulitzer Prize-winning opinion columnist Peggy Noonan has been called the “voice of our times." Noonan brings her pointed pen and gift of giving presidents their words to Purdue University’s campus for the next Presidential Lecture Series event with President Mitch Daniels at 6 p.m. today (Oct. 17) in Stewart Center’s Fowler Hall.

Things to Know

Benefits open enrollment for 2023 begins next week
University Senate meeting set for today
Office of Engagement seeking Jefferson Awards nominations
Nominations open for CSSAC Excellence Award
Nominations deadline nears for Eudoxia Girard Martin Memorial Staff Recognition Award
This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients

Things to Do

Understanding Tomorrow's Nuclear Energy lectures continue Oct. 24 with Director-General Magwood; past lectures online
Training series aims to help employees become better job candidates

In the Spotlight

Tradition of opportunity

Purdue’s tradition of opportunity expands with Purdue Global

Purdue was created to serve the state of Indiana and to educate underserved, underrepresented students. That founding mission is alive and well today, as evidenced by educational initiatives like Purdue Global, Purdue Polytechnic High Schools and Purdue University Online. In this first chapter in a series on Purdue’s land-grant tradition, learn about the University’s commitment to educational opportunity that spans its entire history. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Additional News

Sandra May

MaPSAC, CSSAC present Community Spirit Award to Sandra May

Sandra May, a graduate programs administrative assistant in the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, was named the 2022 Community Spirit Award winner from the Management and Professional Staff Advisory Committee and the Campus Support Staff Advisory Committee. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Purdue Global story booth

Purdue Global graduates invited to share their story during commencement

Are you a Purdue Global graduate? This weekend, Purdue Global 2022 graduates will be celebrating commencement. Graduates are invited to stop by the story booth in PMU 118 to share their Purdue Global story. Hours are Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.

Research

New laser surface modification process with silver provides antimicrobial defense to titanium orthopedic device

Campus

Latino Cultural Center partnership with national program targets student success
CARE: Wear purple on Thursday to stand against violence in dating, domestic life

Events

Purdue University Events Calendar

Bringing Our Best

Successful leadership starts with caring about community

Purdue Polytechnic Institute sophomore Colten Lewis never misses the chance to create connections, from volunteering in student organizations like Boiler Gold Rush to collaborating in classes. He discovered his passion for organizational leadership at Purdue Polytechnic High School. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Colten Lewis

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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.

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