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February 28, 2013 In the Spotlight
Momentum Makers: Jan BucklesJan Buckles' nutrition science storeroom is more than just a pantry -- it's also a place where students can come meet one of their biggest supporters. A lab technician for the past 14 years, Buckles cares academically and personally about each of the Department of Nutrition Science's about 400 students as if they were her own. This commitment extends even beyond their graduation, as she keeps in contact with a couple of hundred alumni and stays abreast of their careers and personal lives. Find out more at www.purdue.edu/momentummakers. This month's Momentum Makers installment also features Willie Cruz, cultural programs administrator for Housing and Food Services, and Bob Mindrum, Purdue Memorial Union director. Faculty and staff newsFaculty IMPACT experiences to be highlighted at CIE conferenceThe Center for Instructional Excellence (CIE) will host a conference March 21 in which faculty members will present their methods and experiences in redesigning foundational courses as part of the IMPACT initiative. Speaker to discuss students' educational strugglesMichael Wesch, a nationally known professor who studies the issues students face when learning in today's classroom, will give a talk and conduct a question-and-answer session March 18 at Purdue. Nominations invited for Entrepreneurial Leadership AcademyThe Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship in Discovery Park is announcing the 2013-14 nomination period for the Entrepreneurial Leadership Academy through April 18. The academy is a professional development program aimed at mid-career or senior faculty. Though commercialization interests are encouraged, faculty do not need to have a technology to commercialize to participate. More information is in a PDF file. New online guide, workshop aid in creating effective assessments in Blackboard LearnITaP has developed a detailed online assessment guide to help instructors create secure, reliable and effective assessments in Blackboard Learn. Faculty can learn more by reserving a seat for the upcoming spring break workshop on Blackboard Learn assessments. PeopleHasler appointed president of Purdue Research FoundationPurdue President Mitch Daniels announced Wednesday (Feb. 27) the appointment of Dan Hasler as president of the Purdue Research Foundation and chief entrepreneurial officer. Daniels will remain as chair of the PRF Board of Directors, which voted on the appointment at its meeting Wednesday morning. 9 alumni to receive Purdue Agriculture's top awardNine Purdue College of Agriculture alumni will receive the college's highest honor, the Distinguished Agriculture Alumni Award, at a ceremony Friday (March 1) on campus. General newsBook collection bins in place as part of RecycleManiaThe Office of University Sustainability has placed book collection bins in various buildings across the West Lafayette campus as part of the 2013 RecycleMania campaign. Airline expert: FAA 'sequester' cuts will clobber airlinesThe aviation researcher behind the annual Airline Quality Rating report says the upcoming federally mandated FAA cutbacks will smear the reputation of airlines and lose them business, perhaps permanently. Research newsResearchers in various studies looking for participantsHere is a list of research studies that currently are looking for participants. Purdue sportsFor more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com. |
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