August 27, 2013
In the Spotlight
Keeping all maintenance and related operations in Krannert Building, Krannert Center and Rawls Hall is complex work -- luckily, such multitasking is right up Joyce Fuller's alley. Fuller has been facilities manager for Krannert School of Management for the past 13 years. It's her goal, she says, to keep the school's three buildings running so smoothly and efficiently that their behind-the-scenes operations are virtually invisible.
Faculty and staff news
A key official of Oak Ridge Associated Universities will speak Sept. 16 in Purdue's Discovery Park about scientific research opportunities and funding.
General news
In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, Purdue's Black Cultural Center will show the "Eyes on the Prize" series on Wednesday (Aug. 28), starting at 8:30 a.m. and continuing throughout the day in the BCC student lounge area.
Entrepreneurial students may find a home for their businesses and ideas at the Anvil, https://theanvil.us, which opened Monday (Aug. 26) and is at 1601 State St.
High school student-athletes adjusting to life at college with no organized team sports may have a tough time eating right and exercising, says a Purdue expert.
Farmers, homeowners, greenhouse and nursery growers, agricultural specialists and others who need to identify plants, plant diseases, insect pests and other plant problems have a new mobile application resource created by eight university labs, including Purdue's Plant and Pest Diagnostic Laboratory.
People
Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne announced its faculty promotions and presented University awards at its annual Fall Convocation.
Purdue sports
Game notes are available to preview the Purdue-Cincinnati football matchup Saturday (Aug. 31).
A crowd of more than 400 will hear an exclusive presentation by President Mitch Daniels on Friday (Aug. 30) at the Columbia Club in Indianapolis. The presentation -- titled "An Exclusive Look at the First 200 Days as Purdue President" -- will precede the Boilermaker Tailgate on the Circle pep rally.
For more information on Purdue sports, go to www.purduesports.com.
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