November 15, 2012

In the Spotlight

HHS researchers use multifaceted approach to fight Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease, after Alzheimer's, in the United States. A disorder that affects movement and cognition, it was largely unknown to most Americans until boxer Muhammad Ali and actor Michael J. Fox put a face to the disease. The fall issue of Life 360 magazine highlights how researchers in the College of Health and Human Sciences are searching for Parkinson's causes as well as developing ways to improve the quality of life for those stricken with the disease.

Faculty and staff news

Today's benefit enrollment event; final two days

Today and Friday (Nov. 15 and 16), a walk-in lab will be held 8 a.m.-5 p.m. in Freehafer Hall, Room 104. Benefits open enrollment ends at midnight Friday. A number of tools and resources to help employees understand their benefit options and make informed choices for 2013 also are available at www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/enroll.html.

Assistive technology brings real-time class captioning to iPads

Purdue now can provide students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing real-time captioning of their classes on student-owned iPads through the University's communication access real-time translation (CART) service, the result of a project by the Disability Resource Center and ITaP assistive technology specialists.

Everyday Wellness: Diabetes and
a new lifestyle

Diabetes affects almost 26 million Americans. An additional 79 million have prediabetes. Today, Everyday Wellness focuses on one woman's fight against the disease through lifestyle changes.

Purdue Today schedule for Thanksgiving break

Purdue Today will reduce its publishing schedule during the week of the Thanksgiving holiday. It will be published Nov. 19-20 and then will resume daily publication on Nov. 26.

Research news

Study: Unkindness linked to alcohol, drug abuse in black populations

Blacks who feel mistreated and discriminated against are more likely to abuse alcohol and illegal drugs, and a new study from Purdue shows that this usage can become a problematic pattern.

Black Friday now lasts the whole season, expert says

Black Friday has been the traditional kickoff of the holiday shopping season, but consumers can expect Black Friday sales starting now and extending through the end of the year, says Richard Feinberg, professor of consumer sciences and retailing.

Researchers in various studies looking for participants

Here is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants.

People

Purdue Today to present profiles on Title IX service awardees

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Title IX, Purdue has recognized 40 individuals with the Title IX Distinguished Service Award for their significant contributions to the advancement of gender equity in education. Profiles on the recipients will be presented in Purdue Today each month, starting with Evelyn Blackwood, Roger Blalock, Beth Brooke, Morgan Burke and Susan Bulkeley Butler.

General news

Free hearing and speech screenings on Nov. 29

Purdue's M.D. Steer Audiology and Speech-Language Clinics are offering free hearing, speech and language screenings on Nov. 29.

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