On April 8, a total solar eclipse will pass through the state. In West Lafayette we will witness a partial eclipse, and in Indianapolis, where Purdue University’s operation will launch 84 days later, we will witness a total eclipse during 3:06-3:09 p.m. — the first time for that area in nearly 820 years. Because of the rarity of the event and high level of interest, the Office of the Provost is encouraging (but not requiring) instructors on the West Lafayette campus to cancel afternoon class meetings on April 8 (12:30-5:20 p.m.).
An expert epidemiologist whose research on genetics, epigenetics, childhood adversity and baby teeth has earned her the epitaph “The Science Tooth Fairy” is the most recent recruiting success in the Moveable Dream Hire program. Erin C. Dunn will leave Harvard and the Massachusetts General Hospital to join Purdue’s Department of Sociology as professor, directing a new universitywide interdisciplinary center focused on sociogenomics.
After winning its second straight outright Big Ten regular-season championship and posting a 29-4 overall record, the Purdue men's basketball team earned the Midwest Region's No. 1 seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. Purdue will face the winner of Wednesday's matchup between Grambling and Montana State at 7:25 p.m. ET Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Elizabeth Topp, a professor in the Department of Industrial and Molecular Pharmaceutics and the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering who also serves as director of Purdue’s William D. and Sherry L. Young Advanced Manufacturing of Pharmaceuticals Institute, is using her expertise in chemistry to improve the shelf life and stability of pharmaceuticals.
Comprehensive details have been announced for the April 8 Total Solar Eclipse Event at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway presented by Purdue University. Attendees are in store for a day of programming and celebration as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Purdue team up with NASA, which chose the iconic racing venue as one of a select few broadcast locations across the country.
Winners of the 2024 teaching awards – Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Awards in Memory of Charles B. Murphy, the Exceptional Early Career Award and the Excellence in Instruction Award for Lecturers – will be announced this week and the week of March 25. The awards are given to faculty and lecturers on the West Lafayette campus and in Purdue Polytechnic Institute Statewide Programs.
I had not traveled prior to COVID-19 and recently attended a conference in North Carolina. Upon my return I completed the Business Qualtrics survey, and Darryl Duncan (Procurement Services) was assigned my travel expense. Darryl professionally walked me through things I was missing and how to review and approve the entire process. The communication was excellent and efficient. His patience and professionalism were greatly appreciated while walking me through the process. — T.R. Oneal (Purdue Polytechnic Institute)
