September 19, 2011
In the spotlight
First-year students gaining global experience in President's Leadership Class
Dining with the University president, discussing the University's most pressing issues with campus leaders and working with some of the brightest students at Purdue to tackle global issues is how 33 new Purdue students will spend their first year as part of the President's Leadership Class.
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Featured News for Employees
Tobacco-user surcharge probable in January for all
Purdue medical plans
Pending approval by the Purdue Board of Trustees at the end of September, Purdue will add a tobacco-user surcharge to all of its medical plans effective Jan. 1. The annual $250 per person surcharge will apply to all employees and spouses/same-sex domestic partners (SSDPs) who are tobacco users and covered on any of Purdue's medical plans. The surcharge will increase to $500 per person in 2013.
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Initiative to assist veterans and military families, build interfaith relations
Purdue, with 250 other colleges and universities, has joined a yearlong national community service initiative with a two-pronged plan that will assist military veterans, current military personnel and their families, while using those activities and others as an occasion to strengthen interfaith relations. Involvement by campus classes, programs and organizations is invited. Read more...
Disability employment month to bring OIE sessions
The Office of Institutional Equity is offering the following opportunities in recognition and celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. This year's theme is "Profit by Investing in Workers with Disabilities." Read more...
WorkLife offerings focus on stress, parenting and weight
Checking out the WorkLife Programs classes coming up in the next few weeks, then registering and attending, can lead to some valuable information for one's total well-being. Read more...
This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients "Thumbs Up" gives faculty and staff the chance to recognize others on campus for a job well done. Read more...
* Purdue Today would like to hear about those people whose hard work and commitment contribute to the success of the University as well as make Purdue a wonderful environment within which to work. To submit an item for "Thumbs Up," click here.
Research News & Special Reports
Purdue technology used in first fluorescence-guided ovarian cancer surgery
The first fluorescence-guided surgery on an ovarian cancer patient has been performed using a cancer cell "homing device" and imaging agent created by a Purdue researcher. Read more...
People
Appointments, honors and activities
Here is a list of recent appointments and honors for faculty, staff and students.
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General News
EcoPartnership symposium to bring together China, U.S. scientists to address energy, environmental issues
Nearly 150 U.S. and Chinese researchers will tackle the challenge of fueling two of the world's largest economies while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions as part of an inaugural conference Sept. 26-29 on the Purdue campus. Read more...
Purdue police make arrest in graffiti case
Purdue police on Friday (Sept. 16) arrested a student in connection with graffiti found at more than 20 campus locations. Read more...
Purdue Sports
Purdue-Notre Dame tickets available
Coming off a blowout win, Purdue football is announcing ticket availability for the Notre Dame game at 8 p.m. Oct. 1 -- designated the Gold & Black Game with shirt colors by stadium section for the national TV audience -- plus a special package of Notre Dame and Ohio State (Nov. 12) tickets. Read more...
For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.
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Events
• This week's events
• Events for the next four weeks
• Purdue to celebrate Constitution Day today
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