Purdue Today.

January 31, 2023

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Persistent Pursuit

Faculty and Staff News

Next session of Pivio Health is coming up soon; registration due Feb. 6

As part of the university’s initiative to improve overall health and wellness throughout the Purdue community, the Center for Healthy Living on Purdue’s West Lafayette campus, in conjunction with Lifestyle Medicine Institute, is offering a redesigned version of Pivio Health, a virtual, plant-based lifestyle intervention program, as part of the 2023 Healthy Boiler workshop and wellness programming. Related: Purdue Pursuits: Pivio Health

Things to Know

Human Resources shares information on 2023 benefit deductions, pay statements
Center for Healthy Living Telehealth Pilot Program to launch Wednesday
Fall 2022 personnel activity reports open in SEEMLESS for faculty certification

In the Spotlight

Michele Deke

‘Purdue Pursuits’: Moving Forward in Four

After accepting a promotion in Purdue’s Internal Audit Office one year ago, Michele Dekle received feedback that fueled her desire to grow and advance within her department and quickly began searching for ways to advance even further. When she heard about the Moving Forward in Four program offered by Human Resources, Dekle knew it was the perfect opportunity to refine her skill set and position herself for success. Read about Dekle’s experience with Moving Forward in Four and how to get involved with the program. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Additional News

Tiffany Stergar and Alyssa Powers

PACADA honors academic advisors for outstanding work

Two academic advisors have been recognized by the Purdue Academic Advising Association (PACADA) for their dedication to student success and involvement in the Purdue community. Tiffany Stergar and Alyssa Powers were honored Thursday (Jan. 26) at PACADA’s annual business meeting. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

AI global forest project

Purdue research: New AI-based global forest mapping project

Led by Jingjing Liang, Purdue researchers will develop the first global artificial intelligence-based forest growth model, with funding from the World Resources Institute. Liang has received a two-year, $870,000 grant from the World Resources Institute to map global forest carbon accumulation rates. Share the news: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

Campus

PUPD to offer free active threat training in February
Student groups sought to work as bag checkers for 2023 Spring Commencement

Research

Purdue HHS researchers uncover new fall factors for older Americans

People

Center for Families announces new leadership

Events

Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences, Women’s Global Health Institute’s winter retreat to be held at Purdue on Feb. 17
Purdue University Events Calendar

Bringing Our Best

Thumbs Up: Greg Meyer

Greg Meyer (Operations and Maintenance) worked quickly and diligently to accommodate a student’s request to replace a damaged countertop in their room over the holiday break. Greg worked to align his time to meet the student’s request and achieved the deadline while producing quality work. I appreciate Greg’s dedication to our customer while additionally providing cost savings. – Heidi Murillo (Operations and Maintenance)

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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.

NBC News: Biden's semiconductor push has states jockeying for billions in federal cash with dreams of the next manufacturing boom
BBC News, Discover: The secrets inside your saliva
Forbes: Eat local if you want, but not for climate reasons
Indianapolis Business Journal: More big donors want to be anonymous
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