Purdue Today.

October 19, 2022

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Nigel Taylor

Faculty and Staff News

Rx Savings Solutions offers multiple Healthy Boiler workshops on lowering prescription costs

Representatives from Rx Savings Solutions are offering a virtual Healthy Boiler workshop titled “The Easiest Way to Lower Prescription Costs” at various times through Oct. 28. Many prescriptions offer at least one way to pay less for the same treatment; however, very few consumers know all the options or where to look. In conjunction with Purdue’s prescription plan, Rx Savings Solutions is a free, confidential program for Purdue employees that does it all — automatically.

Protect Purdue

Tippecanoe County, Purdue end wastewater surveillance testing for COVID-19

Things to Know

Purdue United Way Campaign climbing toward goal
Expressing gratitude can improve mood, reduce stress

Things to Do

Teaching and Learning Community of Practice session to focus on writing feedback and assessment
Virtual drop-in help sessions assist West Lafayette instructors with Brightspace, other Purdue-supported educational technology

In the Spotlight

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The power of podcasting

What do 155 million people have in common? A love for podcasts. Last year, 55% of the U.S. population tuned in. Podcasts have changed the way we consume information, fostering a sense of community between creators and listeners. Some remarkable Boilermakers are tapping into the power of audio storytelling and inviting conversations not usually captured in other media. Read more in Purdue Alumnus magazine.

Additional News

Pamela Sari

‘Purdue Pursuits’: Check out the Service-Learning Fellows Program

Pamela Sari’s interest in service-learning first blossomed while pursuing her doctorate degree at Purdue. Now the director of Purdue's Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center, Sari has continued to strengthen her understanding of service-learning and its application in learning environments by participating in the Office of Engagement’s Service-Learning Fellows Program. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Saurabh Bagch

New algorithm may help prevent power blackouts from ransomware attacks

Millions of people could suddenly lose electricity if a ransomware attack tweaked energy flow onto the U.S. power grid. No single power utility company has enough resources to protect the entire grid, but maybe all 3,000 of the grid’s utilities could fill in the most crucial security gaps if there were a map showing where to prioritize security investments. Purdue researchers have developed an algorithm to create that map. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Research

USDA grant to support intensive research on ecological processes affecting organic farming

General

Purdue University launches Institute for National Security

Campus

Discovery Park District announces DUIRI projects for spring 2023; student applications being accepted
Mortar Board accepting applications for Awards Match Program for student organizations

Bringing Our Best

Thumbs Up: Chemistry Maintenance Shop

Huge thanks to the Chemistry Maintenance Shop staff, including Ned Gangwer, Shawn Eversole, Rita Woodard, Scott Scheurich and Torrey Pelfree, for their hard work these past four months in helping set up general chemistry office hour areas and reorganizing the chemistry resource room. They have gone above and beyond! Thank you all for working so hard for our chemistry students! – Christine Schertz

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Events

Monday: Conversation with Brian Lamb, Mitch Daniels

In October 2012 as Purdue’s president-elect, Mitch Daniels sat down for a public conversation with C-SPAN founder and Purdue alum Brian Lamb. Now, 10 years later, Daniels will once again join Lamb for a conversation on the University’s engaging recent history and other topics of importance to our country and higher education.

Brian Lamb and Mitch Daniels

Other Events

‘Fire & Ice’ takes center stage at Oct. 22 chemistry show
Purdue University Events Calendar

Purdue in the News

Here is a sampling of recent news reports about Purdue from media across the nation and the world.

Fast Company: These smart contacts will monitor your eyes 24/7 for glaucoma
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