Purdue Today.

January 13, 2023

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Persistent Pursuit

Faculty and Staff News

Nominations sought: National searches for Purdue’s named deanships in Agriculture and in Science

As Purdue moves rapidly through its first week of spring semester, Provost Patrick Wolfe writes to announce national searches for named deanships in the College of Agriculture and the College of Science, beginning immediately.

Finalists for dean of College of Engineering selected, will make on-campus presentations

The search advisory committee for Purdue’s next dean of the College of Engineering has announced the selection of two finalists, who will make on-campus presentations and hold Q&A sessions starting Tuesday (Jan. 17).

Things to Know

Student of concern reports may be made to Office of the Dean of Students
Office of Experiential Education selects centralized tracking platform

Things to Do

Ismail Center offering free trial period Jan. 17-31
Faculty, staff invited to attend Steps to Leaps Summit, nominate outstanding individuals and programs for recognition

In the Spotlight

Roger Wiens

Scientists get first-ever sound recording of dust devils on Mars

When the rover Perseverance landed on Mars, it was equipped with the first working microphone on the planet’s surface. Scientists have used it to make the first-ever audio recording of an extraterrestrial whirlwind. Roger Wiens, professor of earth, atmospheric, and planetary sciences in the College of Science, leads the instrument team that made the discovery. Read more about Wiens’ work and about the team behind the new study. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Additional News

Melissa Burdi

Helping nurses benefit their patients – and themselves

Purdue Global nursing students can grow their careers in many different directions. Meet Melissa Burdi, dean and vice president of the Purdue Global School of Nursing, whose wealth of experience gives her a unique perspective on the possibilities available to those in the nursing profession. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Marissa Tremblay and team

Geochemist leads an all-woman team onto the ice in Antarctica

Marissa Tremblay, assistant professor of earth, atmospheric, and planetary sciences in the College of Science, led her team of science experts – all of whom happen to be women – into the wilds of Antarctica to research the climate history of the continent – and the planet. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Research

Researchers in various studies looking for participants

Campus

ACE Campus Food Pantry to host food drive during week of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Events

Purdue to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. with concert by Morgan State University Choir
Purdue University Events Calendar

Bringing Our Best

Thumbs Up: Marliese Orr

Marliese (Procurement Services) helped me navigate a tricky travel reimbursement at the 11th hour, right before winter break, without any notice. She was a delight to work with, sharing helpful tips and laughter as she pointed me in the right direction and (virtually) held my hand through notations and best practices. Truly a wonderful interaction! – Holly Tittle-Hudson (College of Liberal Arts)

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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.

U.S. News & World Report, Chicago Tribune, Columbus Dispatch: Soaring egg prices put pressure on consumers and businesses
WILX-TV (Lansing, MI): Early detection and surviving cervical cancer
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