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Purdue Today
June 11, 2024
| TOP NEWS
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Purdue trustees endorse launch of One Health initiative
Advancing a strategy several years in the making, Purdue University trustees on Friday (June 7) endorsed the launch of the One Health initiative. One Health adds to and synergizes with the university's initiatives in Indianapolis, the Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business and Purdue Computes.
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Trustees approve 2025 budget that includes frozen tuition, increased compensation and key investments
With a continuing commitment to the vision of higher education at the highest proven value, faculty and staff compensation increases, and strategic investments, Purdue University trustees on Friday (June 7) adopted the university’s operating budget for the 2025 fiscal year, with revenues modestly exceeding expenditures.
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| SCHOLARLY EXCELLENCE
Erica Carlson
New quantum materials promise unimagined innovations in computing, memory
Erica Carlson, 150th Anniversary Professor of physics and astronomy in the College of Science and a member of the Purdue Quantum Science and Engineering Institute, is a physicist working to develop quantum materials to design future technologies in the fields of computing, construction, medicine, engineering and more.
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| AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Dino Felluga
2024 Charles B. Murphy Award winner: Dino Felluga
Recreating Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions, filming “Citizen Kane” scenes, studying abroad in Italy: Dino Felluga, professor of English, prioritizes creativity and interpersonal connections. Felluga is one of the 2024 Charles B. Murphy Award winners.
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President Mung Chiang receives honorary doctorate at Dartmouth
President Mung Chiang received an honorary Doctor of Science from Dartmouth during its commencement ceremony on Sunday (June 9). Chiang was among nine recipients being recognized for their significant contributions to the sciences, medicine, business, the humanities and society.
  • Walk the Talk Award recipients announced
  • Kinley Award winners announced
| EVENTS
SCALE Microelectronics Workforce Development PI Symposium
SCALE convenes microelectronics workforce development leaders from across the nation at Purdue
Ninety-two participants representing organizations from across the nation participated on May 30 in the 2024 SCALE Microelectronics Workforce Development PI Symposium at Purdue. The symposium focused on coordinating local microelectronics workforce development efforts in support of the defense sector.
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  • Purdue to celebrate achievement of 1869 Tree Planting Master Plan, receives Tree Campus USA Award for 15th consecutive year
  • Purdue University Events Calendar
| THINGS TO KNOW
Dorothy Stratton Veteran and Military Success Center team
Staff Excellence: Dorothy Stratton Veteran and Military Success Center
Purdue’s Dorothy Stratton Veteran and Military Success Center (VMSC) has experienced a transformative year. During the 2023-24 academic year, the VMSC’s staff provided crucial support to 2,089 military-connected students through strategic initiatives, community-building events, and a mission to honor the service and legacy of our nation’s heroes.
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Kathleen Salisbury
150th Anniversary Professor Salisbury appointed interim dean of Purdue’s College of Veterinary Medicine
Purdue 150th Anniversary Professor S. Kathleen Salisbury, associate dean for academic affairs in the College of Veterinary Medicine and professor of small animal surgery, has been appointed interim dean of the college, effective July 1. She succeeds Willie Reed, who is stepping down after more than 17 years as dean and 25 total years of service to the university.
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Ticket discount code Purdue24
Discounted tickets to U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Swimming available to Purdue employees
Purdue University is partnering with Indiana Sports Corp and USA Swimming June 15-28 to present USA Swimming LIVE in Indianapolis. Purdue employees are invited to attend the trials at a discounted rate. Use PURDUE24 to get 24% off your tickets at usaswimming.org. Note: The promo code will need to be entered on the “Map Page,” where tickets are selected. The code will not work if entered during checkout.
FACULTY AND STAFF
  • Center for Healthy Living offers workshop on seasonal allergies
  • Carrum Health to present Healthy Boiler workshop focused on breast cancer; register by June 18
  • This week’s ‘Thumbs Up’ recipients
CAMPUS
  • Parking Facilities office relocating to Stewart Center this week
SPORTS
  • Aniamaka 6th at NCAAs to earn First Team All-America honors
PURDUE IN THE NEWS
  • NPR: Indiana is building an electrified highway to charge EVs as they drive over it
  • Mirror Indy: Purdue board OKs $187M building, the first for its Indianapolis campus
  • Based in Lafayette (subscription required): A busy Purdue trustees edition 
  • Indy Star: Who's on "Jeopardy!" today, June 11? Purdue archivist Adriana Harmeyer aims for win No. 10
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