Purdue Today.

November 11, 2022

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Faculty and Staff News

MaPSAC’s Lovell Leadership Series to present Theresa Mayer

Theresa Mayer, executive vice president for research and partnerships, will provide leadership insights on Monday (Nov. 14) in the Lovell Leadership Series, presented by the Management and Professional Staff Advisory Committee (MaPSAC).

Things to Know

Purdue West Lafayette community: Adverse winter weather procedures
‘Tis the season for stress, anxiety, more: resources available to help
New research-related facilities and administrative rates take effect Nov. 19

In the Spotlight

Tony Friesner

Purdue Global helps a veteran pursue a new role as a professor

For Tony Friesner, the chance to serve others has motivated him to earn multiple degrees from Purdue Global. After years of leadership in the U.S. Marines Corps and as a police officer, he’s now ready to take on a new task: sharing his knowledge as a professor. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn


Veterans Day salute to take place at Union

Purdue will celebrate veterans at 11 a.m. today (Nov. 11) during a Veterans Day ceremony in Purdue Memorial Union’s Great Hall. The ceremony will include “Presentation of the Colors” by Purdue University Tri-service Color Guard, the Pledge of Allegiance, the national anthem and patriotic songs by the Purduettes.

Additional News

Dan Hasler

Hasler takes key role in Purdue’s Indianapolis campus launch

Daniel J. Hasler, former Indiana commerce secretary and Eli Lilly & Company executive who also held several high-level roles for Purdue University and Purdue Research Foundation, will return to the university to assist the launch of Purdue University in Indianapolis. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Kyle Orton

Kyle Orton: How Purdue prepared him for life after football

In a new episode of “This Is Purdue,” former Purdue University and NFL quarterback Kyle Orton shares how former coach Joe Tiller and quarterback Drew Brees inspired him to choose Purdue, how Purdue prepared him for life after football and more. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Research

Researchers in various studies looking for participants

Campus

Purdue to dedicate POW-MIA Chair of Honor in Purdue Memorial Union
Latest edition of Purdue Journal of Service-Learning and International Engagement released; now accepting student-authored submissions

People

Online Master of Science in Communication lets student pursue a degree while working to aid women escaping human trafficking

Events

Relationships to Partnerships conference scheduled to return to West Lafayette campus on Nov. 18
Purdue University Events Calendar

Bringing Our Best

Ceremony honors distinguished and named faculty, administrators

The seventh annual Distinguished and Named Professorship Ceremony on Nov. 3 celebrated midcareer, distinguished and named professors and administrators at Purdue for their accomplishments and successes. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Distinguished and Named Professorship ceremony

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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.

Washington Post: Modern Monetary Theory, debunked everywhere except among government big-spenders
The Conversation: Compassion has won out when it comes to Canadian support for COVID-19 financial aid
Indianapolis Business Journal: Balch, Marri, Morrone and VanFossen: Here are the reasons students should become teachers (subscription required)
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