August 13, 2013
In the Spotlight
One of Julie Harrell's professional joys involves linking Purdue's Spanish students with Spanish-speaking community members -- and providing invaluable experiences for all involved. Harrell, a continuing lecturer in Spanish and a native of Wabash, is director of Ayuda y Aprende, Purdue's Spanish service-learning program. Meaning "Help and Learn," the program typically has about 100-130 students.
Faculty and staff news
Purdue will test its all-hazards outdoor emergency warning sirens today (Aug. 13). The University's seven sirens, placed strategically around campus, are scheduled to be sounded at approximately 4:30 p.m.
As instructors and students return to campus for the start of the academic year, upgrades, updates and improvements to classroom technologies, educational applications and ITaP academic technology services are available to help instructors create effective learning environments.
The Greenbush Street location of IU Health Urgent Care no longer provides service after 5 p.m. If an employee has a work-related injury or illness requiring care after 5 p.m., other IU Health locations are available.
Giving to Purdue is now easier and more efficient with the addition of a new payroll deduction tool within OnePurdue. Faculty and staff at all Purdue campuses can manage their payroll deductions through Employee Self Service in OnePurdue.
Housing and Food Services is hosting a run/walk on Aug. 22 to benefit the Purdue United Way Campaign.
Research news
Researchers at Purdue are part of a national effort to develop new materials having super strength and other properties by using shock waves similar to those generated by meteorites striking the Earth.
Purdue researchers are peering into the future to help the United States foil enemy missile attacks.
General news
The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Monday (Aug. 12) predicted the nation's largest corn crop in history and the third-largest soybean crop -- a stark contrast from a year ago when crops were devastated by drought. Purdue experts were among panelists who discussed the outlook at the Indiana State Fair.
Purdue sports
The Purdue cross country teams officially announced their schedule on Monday (Aug. 12). The Boilermakers are set to host a pair of meets, including the Big Ten Championships, for the first time since the 2010 season.
For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.
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