Purdue Today.

January 10, 2023

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Faculty and Staff News

Purdue names 2023 Dreamer Award recipients

The Office of the Vice President for Ethics and Compliance has announced recipients of the 2023 Martin Luther King Jr. Dreamer Award. The Dreamer Award has been presented annually since 2004 to individuals or organizations within the Purdue University community whose contributions embody Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of service to others and further the university’s commitment to diversity.

Things to Know

Employees, students encouraged to review university reporting resources

In the Spotlight

Sean Brant

‘Purdue Pursuits’: Earning a Purdue Global degree

Sean Brant has always wanted a bachelor’s degree, but after enrolling in a four-year university, he struggled to juggle traditional college courses with a full-time job and a young daughter at home. Not long after taking on a role at Purdue University as a central supply manager in the College of Veterinary Medicine, Brant envisioned finally achieving his goal through Purdue Global. Read more about his experience with Purdue Global and how to apply. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Additional News

Purdue Space Program

Sounds of Persistence: Purdue University Space Program

The Purdue Space Program Liquids Team never stops in its pursuit to become the best. When the group launched its liquid methane rocket and it landed with only a couple of scratches, the team wanted to see it fly again. The rocket was resurrected to launch a second time that same weekend. A huge — and unprecedented — win for the Purdue Space Program. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Purdue President Mung Chiang

Coming soon on ‘This Is Purdue’: Purdue President Mung Chiang

This Thursday (Jan. 12), a special episode of “This Is Purdue” will feature the 13th president of Purdue University, Mung Chiang. Listen as Chiang discusses the day he found out he would become president of what he calls “the most consequential public university in the U.S.” You can follow “This Is Purdue” on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

Research

Rosen Center for Advanced Computing adds GPUs to cluster as part of broader investment in AI research

Campus

Nominations sought for Flora Roberts and G.A. Ross graduation awards
Verbal De-escalation training available in January and February

Events

Purdue Global Concord Law School to discuss how technology can promote access to justice in next Distinguished Speaker Series
Purdue University Events Calendar

Bringing Our Best

Chris Ruhl recognized as Purdue’s first CFO of the Year honoree

As executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer, Chris Ruhl has played an essential role on a journey to grow the university. He was recently recognized in Indianapolis as an honoree for CFO of the Year in the education and government category by the Indianapolis Business Journal, the first honoree in Purdue history. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Chris Ruhl

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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, WTWO (Terre Haute), WTVW (Evansville): Chiang: Indy to play key role in Purdue’s future
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