Purdue University trustees on Friday (April 14) approved a resolution confirming their support for development by the Purdue Research Foundation of a close to 1,000-bed student housing project at Third Street and McCormick Road in West Lafayette. The project will consist of 401 units serving primarily Purdue students. Initially, the project is expected to house almost 1,000 students.
As student interests in computing-related majors and societal impact of artificial intelligence and chips continue to rise rapidly, Purdue’s Board of Trustees announced Friday (April 14) a major initiative, Purdue Computes. Purdue Computes is made up of three pillars: academic resource of the computing departments, strategic AI research, and semiconductor education and innovation. The Purdue Institute for Physical AI (IPAI) will be the cornerstone of the university’s unprecedented push into bytes-meet-atoms research.
The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (April 14) ratified faculty and staff appointments and the promotion and tenure of faculty. In addition, President Mung Chiang acknowledged Purdue faculty who received national awards
from January through March 2023. He noted how prestigious these honors are, and hopes they inspire colleagues. Such recognition will be a regular part of future meetings. In addition, as part of a new initiative designed to highlight research work at trustees meetings, Clint Chapple, distinguished professor in the College of Agriculture’s Department of Biochemistry, gave an overview of his work in plant sciences.
Purdue Theatre is presenting "Shakespeare in Love," based on the screenplay by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard, now through April 22. This screen-to-stage story follows young William Shakespeare struggling with a spell of writer's block. With the deadline for his newest play fast approaching, Will is desperate for inspiration – until he discovers the perfect muse. Viola is a radiant and intelligent young woman who will do anything to be on stage, even if it means breaking the law. Through their many theatrical adventures, Will's love for Viola grows quickly and passionately, ultimately inspiring him to write his greatest romance yet.
Purdue's faculty and staff salary policy for fiscal year 2024 will include a 4% recurring increase, plus a 1% one-time recognition, reward and retention pool. Trustees on Friday (April 14) endorsed the policy as proposed by President Mung Chiang. The salary policy increase is expected to be in the top one-third of Big Ten public universities, matching fiscal year 2023 as one of the largest increases in several decades at Purdue West Lafayette, and is intended to recruit and retain top-quality faculty and staff.
Visitors to the West Lafayette campus for Spring Fest on Saturday (April 15) enjoyed a day of science, technology, engineering, the arts and more as units from across campus shared fun, interactive learning activities. Activities also included Purdue Aviation Day and the 15th annual Purdue Challenge 5K run/walk benefiting the Purdue University Institute for Cancer Research.