Purdue Today.

October 29, 2021

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Faculty and Staff News

Weekend is great time to review options for 2022 benefits; enrollment ends at 6 p.m. ET Nov. 9

The first week of benefits open enrollment for 2022 benefits is coming to a close. Benefits open enrollment provides two weekends for employees to complete their enrollment. As a reminder, open enrollment ends at 6 p.m. ET Nov. 9, and employees should allow enough time to complete and submit their enrollment before the deadline.

Protect Purdue

Dispelling common COVID-19 vaccine misconceptions

Things to Know

Human Resources shares important information for HSA Bank account
Recap of University Senate’s Oct.18 meeting
'Student of Concern' resources offered by Office of the Dean of Students

Things to Do

Kossek to present 2021 Lu Ann Aday Lecture on future of work-life leadership and flexibility
November instructional workshops to feature digital proctoring, communication tools, intellectual property, syllabi
Microsoft workshops available for Teams, OneDrive and Bookings
‘Eating Well on a Budget’ being offered as Healthy Boiler workshop

In the Spotlight

Matt Painter

'This Is Purdue': Purdue men's basketball head coach Matt Painter

On the new episode of "This Is Purdue," listen in as Purdue men's basketball head coach Matt Painter discusses recruiting the right fits for the Purdue culture, his special relationship with former Purdue basketball coach Gene Keady, and that 2019 NCAA Elite Eight game. Plus, Painter shares his thoughts on why Purdue is the perfect place for him. Check out the episode on Apple, Spotify, or the Purdue website, or watch it on YouTube.

Additional News

Audrey Williamson

PPHS documentary student feature: Audrey Williamson

In this episode of "PPHS First Class," meet Audrey Williamson, a senior at Purdue Polytechnic High School, as she becomes a better collaborator, makes an impact on the robotics team and discovers true joy and growth in learning. Her passion for robotics has developed into a pursuit of a degree in robotics engineering technology.

Purdue Weeks of Welcome

ICYMI: 'Purdue Weeks of Welcome' photo gallery highlights activities

Purdue celebrated the return to the residential campus experience this fall by highlighting the first six weeks of student events and programming. Called “Purdue Weeks of Welcome,” this effort included departments and areas from Student Life, Diversity and Inclusion, and Teaching and Learning as well as more than 1,000 student organizations.

Research

Researchers in various studies looking for participants

Campus

Butler Center workshop to focus on strategies, tools to overcome adversity, barriers and obstacles
Opportunities to support Purdue Fire Department’s 'Shop with a Firefighter' event
Community invited to join ‘Host-A-Boiler’ during Thanksgiving and winter breaks

Sports

Purdue wrestling scheduled for four BTN TV duals

Bringing Our Best

Campus celebrates LGBTQ Center’s 10th anniversary

Heading into its 10th year, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Center at Purdue is celebrating with a year of activities and pride. Rankings explain part of that pride. On the Campus Pride Index, Purdue earns 5 out of 5 stars for being LGBTQ-friendly. BestColleges and Campus Pride ranked Purdue No. 1 in Indiana and 16th in the nation for LGBTQ+ students.

LGBTQ Center

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Events

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Other events

Eric Nauman to discuss 'Engineering in Sports: Breakthroughs in Biomechanics' as part of University Speaker Series
Conversation with author Nnedi Okorafor set for Wednesday as part of 'Big Read' program
Purdue’s Envision Center to host Campus Alliance for Advanced Visualization conference Nov. 1-4

Purdue in the News

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

Inside INdiana Business, Fast Company, WISH-TV: Purdue included among 'Brands That Matter'
WXIN/WTTV: From the field to the sky; Purdue University uses drone technology for farming
Inside INdiana Business: Hammond biotech firm partners with Australian university
Indianapolis Business Journal: 2021 Women of Influence
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