October 4, 2011
In the spotlight
Purdue Profiles: Brad Duerstock
Combining personal experience with a desire to make a change, Brad Duerstock is taking technological accessibility to the next level at Purdue. As associate professor of engineering practice, he is committed to increasing the presence of assistive technology research at the University and hopes to help develop a specific program and area of study for it on campus.
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Featured News for Employees
President to participate in student forum tonight
President France A. Córdova will participate in an Oct. 4 forum hosted by Purdue Student Government and Purdue Graduate Student Government. Students can attend and/or ask questions in advance. Read more...
WorkLife Programs moves to new campus location
WorkLife Programs has moved to the State Street Office Facility (SSOF) at 1601 W. State St. All services are being provided at the new location, from on-site classes to nutrition consultations. For more information on WorkLife Programs, visit www.purdue.edu/worklife.
WorkLife Programs course to provide support, advice on living with chronic disease
WorkLife Programs is presenting a six-week program on managing chronic conditions. Read more...
"5 Students Who …" music-minded nominations wanted
The December "5 Students Who …" feature will shine the spotlight on students who keep the music alive on Purdue's campus. Faculty and staff are encouraged to nominate students they consider Music Makers. Read more...
Photo gallery: Green Week
Last week, Purdue celebrated Green Week 2011 with a series of activities around campus. The events, including several lectures, an alternative transportation expo, a sustainable world expo and a Wabash River cleanup, highlighted sustainability issues and Purdue collaborations. A photo gallery featuring Green Week is
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People
College of Education names distinguished alumni
Purdue's College of Education has named five distinguished alumni for 2011. They will be honored at a ceremony Thursday (Oct. 6) Read more...
General News
Purdue Chemical Engineering celebrating 100 years
Purdue's School of Chemical Engineering is celebrating its 100th anniversary on anniversary Friday and Saturday (Oct. 7-8) with a series of talks and presentations by alumni, researchers, industry experts and entrepreneurs and posters presented by undergraduate and graduate students. Read more...
Purdue receives $1 million federal award for regional development
Purdue's Center for Regional Development has been awarded nearly $1 million over the next five years to foster innovation, technology and entrepreneurship. Read more...
International students volunteer for fall break flood relief
Purdue international students will be helping a community outside the University during fall break. Read more...
Purdue Sports
Hummel named to Wooden Award Preseason Top 50
Purdue senior Robbie Hummel was among the players named to the John R. Wooden Award Preseason Top 50 list on Monday when the Los Angeles Athletic Club released the early front-runners for one of college basketball's most prestigious awards. Read more...
Men's basketball walk-on tryouts set for Oct. 17
The Purdue men's basketball team will hold walk-on tryouts Oct. 17. The tryout will begin at 6 a.m. on Keady Court at Mackey Arena. 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
• Pulitzer Prize-winning poet to speak at Purdue
• Author of 'The Fall of the Faculty' will speak at Purdue
• Morgan Spurlock speech rescheduled for Dec. 8
• BCC to host Indiana Black Librarians Network conference
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