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November 16, 2012 In the Spotlight
Purdue United Way Campaign surpasses goalPurdue faculty, staff, retirees and students stepped up and raised more than $745,000 for the United Way Campaign. The campaign total of $762,043 was revealed at a victory celebration Thursday (Nov. 15). The campaign officially passed its goal of $745,000 on Nov. 13. Faculty and staff newsBenefits open enrollment ends today; walk-in lab set for FreehaferBenefits open enrollment ends at midnight today (Nov. 16). A walk-in lab will be held 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today in Freehafer Hall, Room 104. 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. Nominations sought for PACADA awardsThe Purdue Academic Advising Association (PACADA) is seeking nominations for its two annual awards -- Outstanding Academic Advisor and Outstanding New Professional. Clerical and Service Staff Recognition Luncheon set for Dec. 13Employees reaching milestone years at Purdue will be honored at the 52nd annual Clerical and Service Staff Recognition Luncheon on Dec. 13. Faculty invited to discuss Blackboard Learn at open forumFaculty transitioning to Purdue's new course management system Blackboard Learn from the old Blackboard Vista are invited to meet with Blackboard representatives to discuss faculty needs, enhancements and improvements. The sessions also will feature demonstrations and a product road map for Blackboard Learn. Get help using ITaP services in Windows 8Learning a new operating system such as Windows 8 can be like navigating a new town without GPS -- a series of guesses, some of them unfortunate. But the recently updated articles for Windows 8 in ITaP's GoldAnswers -- a Purdue-specific online knowledge base -- can provide tips and tutorials to help guide users through the newest Windows. Hotseat helps boost engagement in large-enrollment coursesGetting students to engage with course content can be challenging, especially in classes with large enrollments. Hotseat, a Twitter-like discussion tool developed at Purdue, has provided continuing lecturer David Bos a means to identify which concepts his students understand, as well as topics needing additional coverage in class. Research news
Purdue technology can 'fry' food with minimal oilTechnology developed by a food scientist at Purdue could cook food that retains its 'fried' flavor and consistency and has up to 50 percent less fat and fewer calories than food cooked using conventional methods. General newsCommunity of Choice co-chair discusses initiativeAlthough Mike Piggott has lived in Greater Lafayette since 1968, he says he's never seen the level of collaboration among area groups that he's seen during the ongoing Community of Choice initiative. Purdue Research Foundation receives 7 international awardsThe Purdue Research Foundation and its Purdue Office of Technology Commercialization received seven 2012 MarCom awards in the international competition that honors excellence in creativity, design, writing and publication of marketing materials. Busting Black Friday mythsOver the years, Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving that is considered the launch of the holiday shopping season, has led to almost as many traditions as Turkey Day itself. Holiday shopping adds to e-waste, but help is on the wayThe mad rush of consumer electronics sales over the holidays will add to the millions of products that become obsolete annually, but researchers are working on new ways to recycle e-waste and develop sustainable technologies. Purdue sportsBoilers set for full weekend of competition at Purdue InvitationalThe Purdue swimming and diving teams will welcome 12 other teams representing six universities to campus this weekend as they conclude the primary segments of their fall competition schedules with the three-day, six-session Purdue Invitational at the Boilermaker Aquatic Center. For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com. Boilermaker Depot: One-stop online resource for all game-week activities and spirit initiatives. |
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