October 18, 2017

Faculty and Staff News

Presentation to show how holistic success coaching boosts low-income, at-risk students

Purdue Promise's low-income and historically at-risk student cohorts have traditionally lagged behind the University's four-year graduation rate. But now, thanks to the program's high-touch, holistic coaching model, the 2014 Purdue Promise cohort is well-positioned to collectively meet or beat Purdue's four-year graduation rate. Staff and faculty are invited to attend a presentation Tuesday (Oct. 24) to learn more about the program and its achievements.

In the Spotlight

'Let's go outside' is gaining popularity as a part of Indiana teachers' curriculum

Through The Nature of Teaching initiative hosted by Purdue Extension, teachers across the state are exploring ways to increase students' exposure to nature. During a series of recent workshops, 58 teachers from 30 schools in 22 Indiana counties engaged in programs designed to connect youth with health and nature.

Additional News

General

• NSF awards $3.5 million grant to build powerful web platform for data-driven science

• Halloween can really scare you – and fear is a negative emotion

Sports

• Swim-dive set to open home schedules

Purdue in the News

Here is a sampling of recent news reports about Purdue from media across the nation and the world.

• Washington Post, Ogden Standard: How a group of Florida tomato growers could help derail NAFTA

Events


	Don't Miss It! Lectures and Guest Speakers This week's events Events for the next four weeks Ongoing series and opportunities Deadlines for faculty and staff

• NPR book critic to speak at Purdue Libraries Distinguished Lecture on Oct. 31

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