October 23, 2008

Today's events

Thursday, Oct. 23

-- Fall Operations Conference (Krannert). Dauch Center for the Management of Manufacturing Enterprises and the Global Supply Chain Management Initiative. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Rawls Hall. Pre-registration required at www.krannert.purdue.edu/departments/dcmme or 49-44322.

-- "Creating Teaching Philosophies and Portfolios." Workshop from Center for Instructional Excellence. Instructor: Sara Jane Coffman, CIE. 9-10:30 a.m. Room 310, STEW. Registration required: www.cie.purdue.edu. Other questions: cie@purdue.edu or 49-66422.

-- Garnet E. Peck Symposium (pharmacy). "Counterfeit Medications: Current Approaches and Research Opportunities." Dept. of Industrial and Physical Pharmacy, with the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Fowler Hall, STEW. Noon sign-in. 1 p.m. welcome. 5:15 closing reception. Registration by Oct. 20 preferred. More at www.ipph.purdue.edu/peck/.

-- TIAA-CREF open session on new retirement fund choices. 1-2 p.m. Room 310, STEW. More at www.tiaa-cref.org/purdue.

-- Live videotaping of Fast Track, Purdue's student-operated TV news magazine. Department of Communication. 3:30-4:15 p.m. Room B-22, STEW.

-- Dedication of the Dolores McCall Pet Tribute Garden. School of Veterinary Medicine. 4 p.m. Outside Small Animal Hospital.  More about event and plaque purchase at http://news.uns.purdue.edu/insidepurdue/2008/081003_tributegarden.html. 

-- Physics Department General Colloquium. Speaker: Walter Gautschi, Purdue University. Title: "Leonhard Euler: His Life, the Man, and his Works."  Abstract: On the occasion of the 300th anniversary (on April 15, 2007) of Euler's birth, an attempt is made to bring Euler's genius to the attention of a broad segment of the educated public. The three stations of his life -- Basel, St. Petersburg, and Berlin -- are sketched and the principal works identified in more or less chronological order. To convey a flavor of his work and its impact on modern science, a few of Euler's memorable contributions are selected and discussed in more detail. Remarks on Euler's personality, intellect, and craftsmanship round out the presentation. 4 p.m. Room 203, PHYS.

-- Leonora Woodman Lecture. "Between Poetry and Prose: Figures of Power and Resistance in Early Modern Writing." Roland Greene, Stanford Univ. Department of English; an Experience Liberal Arts event. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Room 206, STEW.

-- Lecture on human-pet relationships. Alan Beck, director, Center for the Human-Animal Bond. School of Veterinary Medicine; event is part of "Meet the Teacher Night." 6 p.m. Room 1136, Lynn Hall.

-- Motivational talk: "Pursue Your Passion." Kirk Nugent, motivational speaker and poet. College of Liberal Arts' Diversity and Retention Initiatives through Volunteering Education, and Networking (D.R.I.V.E.N.); an Experience Liberal Arts event. 6 p.m. Fowler Hall, STEW. 

-- Krannert Leadership Speakers Series. Ben Stein. "Renaissance Man." 6:30-9 p.m.; awards and dinner followed by speech at 8 p.m. Purdue Memorial Union. Tickets for Purdue faculty, staff and students, $25. Event proceeds go to student scholarship funds. 49-67271 or (800) 893-4108 or tnewton@purdue.edu.

-- Panel on Women and the war in Iraq. Valentine Moghadam, director of women's studies. Women's Studies Program; an Experience Liberal Arts event. 7-9 p.m. Room 1142, Lawson Computer Science Building.

-- ATOS Trio. Convocations, Classics. 7:30 p.m. Loeb Playhouse. Tickets: $12.

-- Renaissance Comparative Prose Conference 2008: Migration, Immigration and Living in Diverse Communities. Two days: begins 8 a.m. Thursday, ends 2 p.m. Friday. An Experience Liberal Arts event. Room 206, STEW. More at www.cla.purdue.edu/complit/events/Renaissance_Comparat.html.

Oct. 23 - Nov. 2

-- Purdue Theatre. "Blue Window" by Craig Lucas; directed by Katherine Burke. Horizon Series. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23-25, 29-31, Nov. 1-2; 3 p.m. Nov. 2. Mallett Theatre, Pao Hall. Tickets: public, $10.50; students, $8.50. More at www.purdue.edu/theatre; click on "Season Brochure" for PDF.

All week

-- Registration for free flu shots through WorkLife Programs provider Maxim Health Systems. Registration required 48 hours ahead of appointment. PUID required at appointment. For registration procedure, eligibility, schedule of sessions, and information on other ways to get a flu shot, go to http://news.uns.purdue.edu/insidepurdue/2008/081016_flushots.html.

-- Purdue United Way Campaign continues. Gifts through Nov. 12 count in campaign total. Recent news at http://news.uns.purdue.edu/insidepurdue/2008/081016_unitedwayreport.html. More at www.purdue.edu/unitedway.

Monday-Friday

-- John Purdue Room Lunch Special. This week, the featured specials in the John Purdue Room are Salmon Chowder (soup) and Farfalle with Wild Mushrooms (entrée). 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Stone Hall. Reservations encouraged; call 49-46845. To access the full menu and learn about other dining options from the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management: www.cfs.purdue.edu/htm/about/restaurants.shtml.