Purdue Today. 150 Years of Giant Leaps

July 8, 2019

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Faculty and Staff News

New systemwide tool for space data, occupancy
planning available

A new systemwide space data management and occupancy planning system has been adopted as part of ongoing collaboration between Administrative Operations and Jones Lang LaSalle, Purdue’s strategic partner for real estate and occupancy planning activities.

Things to Know

Human Resources announces changes to hours at Stewart Center customer service location
This week's 'Thumbs Up' recipients
Purdue obituaries

Things to Do

Applications for Accomplished Clerical Excellence program due Friday
Registration due Tuesday for retirement savings workshop

In the Spotlight

Roundtable with Alexander Acosta

U.S. secretary of labor visits Purdue, presents $12 million award in cybersecurity field

U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta on Tuesday (July 2) announced a $12 million award to Purdue University’s Polytechnic Institute to develop a program to help fill a growing need for cybersecurity professionals.

Additional News

Dr. Sandra San Miguel and kids

Purdue veterinarian
receives national
Jefferson Award

What started as a dream of becoming a veterinarian led Dr. Sandra San Miguel to pursue a passion for broadening diversity in the veterinary medical profession. And now she’s being nationally recognized for her work.

Girl smiling

Purdue releases 'One Small Step' video

Purdue has made giant leaps and left footprints across every field of endeavor for 150 years. They can be seen across the country, around the world, and even on the moon. Purdue's "One Small Step" video shows how small steps can lead to giant leaps for mankind.

Board of Trustees

Board approves update to Engineering and Polytechnic Gateway project
Governor appoints Purdue trustees

Research

Too much sodium, not enough vitamins and minerals in diets of pregnant women
Celebrity chefs could reduce foodborne illnesses, study says
3D body mapping could identify, treat organs, cells damaged from medical conditions
Lessons from Columbine: New technology provides insight into ‘run, hide, fight’ during active shooter situations

General

Dirty secret: Dry cleaning can be environmental mess, but Purdue graduates are developing faster, cleaner, less expensive method
Purdue to host high school students from U.S., 45 European countries for Transatlantic Institute

Campus

Update for on-campus livestream for Apollo 11 moon landing flight director Gene Kranz
Purdue Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium now accepting poster abstract submissions
International Friendship Program looking for host families, holding orientation sessions

Sports

15 from Purdue swimming and diving named CSCAA Scholar All-Americans
Purdue volleyball's Cuttino earns Pan American roster spot

Events

Don't Miss It!

The Jason Wells Band will rock the Union as part of the free Summer Concert Series on three Friday evenings in July. The series on the Purdue Memorial Union lawn also features picnic fare for sale to help folks make a nice summer evening of it. Don't Miss It!

Jason Wells
This Week's Events
Next Four Weeks
Don't Miss It!
Lectures and Guest Speakers

Purdue in the News

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

CBS News, CNN, USA Today: Cockroaches are becoming almost impossible to kill as they build resistance to insecticides, study finds
The Conversation: Red, white but rarely blue – the science of fireworks colors, explained
Forbes: Ultraviolet coating can zap away bacteria, even superbugs
Lafayette Journal & Courier, WRTV, Inside INdiana Business: U.S. secretary of labor visits Purdue, awards $12 million grant to cybersecurity program
WIBC: From Purdue to the moon: The WIBC News Special
WLFI: The untold story of how Neil Armstrong chose Purdue
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