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September 11, 2020

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Faculty and Staff News

Open enrollment 2021: HR launches website, virtual resources to assist faculty and staff

Human Resources has launched the new Open Enrollment 2021 website to help Purdue employees prepare for the benefits open enrollment period, which takes place Oct. 28-Nov. 10. Human Resources also will open registration for virtual one-on-one assistance on Monday (Sept. 14).

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Things to Know

University Senate meeting set for Monday

Things to Do

Conference to teach successful event-planning strategies in age of pandemic and beyond

In the Spotlight

science scholars conversing on athletic field

Emerging Leaders Science Scholars program draws record number of high achievers from underserved populations

Emma Davis looks at her schedule – filled with classes, lectures, events and activities – and charts her course for the day. Davis is one of 88 students participating in a newly created program to bring the best and the brightest to the College of Science. The program – Emerging Leaders Science Scholars – accepted its first cohort of students this summer and fall, and is already proving to be an immensely successful pilot on behalf of all of Purdue.

Additional News

Day of Giving thank you graphic

Purdue Day of Giving raises $42.2 million

In a year of change and uncertainty, one thing remains constant: Purdue Day of Giving has once again set a fundraising record. The 24-hour social media-based event – now in its seventh year – raised $42.2 million.

student, John Purdue statue in masks

Photo gallery: Fall semester 2020 kicks off

August brought back students to the West Lafayette campus for Boiler Gold Rush/Boiler Gold Rush International and the first day of classes on Aug. 24. A new photo gallery highlights the start of the 2020-21 academic year.

Research

New machine learning-assisted method rapidly classifies quantum sources
Wearable, portable invention offers options for treating antibiotic-resistant infections, wounds
Study reviews impact of wind energy on local Indiana communities
Researchers in various studies looking for participants

General

Improved tool can help Midwest farmers with cover crop decisions
Co-sleeper innovation to provide options for new parents

Campus

Big Read program goes virtual, brings ‘Spinning Silver’ to local readers

Bringing Our Best

ER doctor leans on Purdue education during pandemic

When you are an emergency room doctor working on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis, where persistence and ingenuity are crucial, an engineering degree from Purdue can be a powerful asset. So says Dr. Moshe Engel, a 1984 civil engineering graduate who now works as an emergency medicine specialist.

Engel, outdoors in front of large rocks

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Events

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Other events

Krannert conference to address pandemic-related manufacturing issues

Purdue in the News

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

Kaiser Health News: What is the risk of catching the coronavirus on a plane?
Brinkwire: New drug could stop deadly superbug, save tens of thousands of lives
Popular Mechanics: Debunking the myths about the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon
WLFI: Purdue adds outdoor eating and study areas
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