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February 13, 2023

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Faculty and Staff News

Today: David MacMillan, 2021 Nobel laureate in chemistry, to join Chiang for Presidential Lecture Series

Renowned Princeton University professor and entrepreneur David W.C. MacMillan, who shared the 2021 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his groundbreaking work on catalysis, will join Purdue University President Mung Chiang today (Feb. 13) for a conversation at the first Presidential Lecture Series event of 2023. The event is free and open to the public.

Things to Know

Purdue secures university-issued/subsidized devices through TikTok removal
Nominations sought for engagement awards
This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients

Things to Do

President Chiang to hold listening session for Purdue staff
Four-week Healthy Boiler workshop to focus on fundamentals of flexibility training

In the Spotlight

Students talking around table

White Family Foundation commits $50 million to Daniels School of Business

The Dean and Barbara White Family Foundation has committed $50 million to Purdue University to name the undergraduate institute in the Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business. This commitment represents the lead gift to establish the school and the largest monetary contribution ever made to Purdue’s School of Management/Business. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Additional News

Brandon Johnson

Purdue research: Pushing the boundaries of space knowledge

Scientists and engineers at Purdue focus on a future in the stars, with research stretching from what moondust can tell us about the history of the solar system to future exploration priorities on Mars and beyond. Research at Purdue is involved in the latest discoveries by NASA’s Perseverance rover mission and can offer insight into the initial and future Artemis missions. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Beth Holloway

Founded in 1969, Women in Engineering Program was first of its kind

In honor of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Saturday (Feb. 11), Purdue is celebrating the giant leaps Purdue women have made in STEM fields. Efforts like the establishment of the Women in Engineering Program have helped Purdue fulfill its land-grant charge to provide a high-quality education for all. Learn more about how this mission is fulfilled. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Research

Women’s Global Health Institute awards 6 women’s health research grants
CGT professor, colleagues awarded $7.5M NSF Center of Excellence grant for science gateways

General

Purdue Global Chancellor Dooley to appear on ‘The Balancing Act’

Teaching and Learning

College of Veterinary Medicine and Purdue University Online team give Veterinary Nursing Distance Learning program a makeover

Campus

Get in the KNOW: Libraries’ Knowledge Lab opens in Wilmeth Active Learning Center

People

Honors, appointments and activities

Sports

Spring soccer schedule announced

Events

Purdue University Events Calendar

Bringing Our Best

Student-led groups rally support to assist victims of earthquake in Turkey, Syria

The Purdue University and Greater Lafayette communities are rallying behind a humanitarian effort led by the Turkish Student Association to raise money, supplies and other assistance in support of the earthquake-ravaged victims in Turkey and Syria. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Gathering to assist earthquake victims

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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.

Associated Press, ABC News, NBC News: Several universities to experiment with micro nuclear power
Time, Yahoo, MSN: Thousands of buildings collapsed in Turkey. Devastation was preventable, experts say
The Times UK: Yes, you can eat white bread! 8 food myths busted
Lafayette Journal & Courier: Catching up with Mung Chiang: first month as Purdue president
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