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Purdue Today
November 13, 2025
| SCHOLARLY EXCELLENCE
In Print: ‘Cultivating Care: Lessons From a Rural Kindergarten’
Stephanie Scherer, a clinical assistant professor of curriculum studies and director of the Purdue Center for Rural Research, Education, and Outreach, asks the question “How does one rural kindergarten teacher experience and embody care in her classroom?” In “Cultivating Care: Lessons From a Rural Kindergarten Classroom,” interwoven accounts of daily practices, personal beliefs and relational moments emerge.
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Video: Winter and seasonal depression
Susan Kersey, clinical assistant professor in the School of Nursing and a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Purdue, explains how people can recognize seasonal depression and what they can do to treat it. 
  • Researchers in various studies looking for participants
  • Reminder: Visit Federal Funding Updates website for latest information
| THINGS TO KNOW
We Power Purdue campaign continues with crew chief for the Sheet Metal and Welding Shops
Since joining Purdue in 2015, Jan Aynes has been a trusted leader known for his integrity, craftsmanship and commitment to getting the job done. As crew chief for the Sheet Metal and Welding Shops, he supports student projects, leads complex repairs and helps keep essential campus systems operating smoothly. From hands-on learning experiences to critical behind-the-scenes work, Aynes’ expertise and dedication ensure the university continues to thrive. Related: We Power Purdue campaign highlights service workers.
FACULTY AND STAFF
  • Office of Industry Partnerships hosting panel discussion on building sustainable partnerships
  • Purdue announces new enterprise network storage solution
  • This week’s ‘Thumbs Up’ recipients
CAMPUS
  • Adverse winter weather procedures available for West Lafayette and Indianapolis locations
EVENTS
  • Purdue University Events Calendar
TEACHING AND LEARNING
  • Purdue Doctor of Technology grad and Air Force captain transitions from military service to working for major tech startup
SPORTS
  • Purdue Athletics bolsters fan safety with OPENGATE technology
PURDUE IN THE NEWS
  • NewsNation: Turkey prices 25% higher as Thanksgiving nears
  • Nuclear Engineering International: Purdue, BWXT in next-gen nuclear deal
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