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July 17, 2008In the spotlight
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Simple solutions can reduce medication errors, expert says More than 1.5 million Americans a year experience preventable drug-induced injuries, says Craig Svensson, dean of the College of Pharmacy, Nursing, and Health Sciences. More |
FEATURED NEWS FOR EMPLOYEES
Strategic plan to guide campus units
The overall mission has been established, and now it's up to Purdue's academic and nonacademic units to weave the University's strategic plan into their future. MoreIT service to be down July 19 and 26
All central IT services on the West Lafayette campus will be down for up to 16 hours each of the next two weekends. More
Crews working north of Oval Drive
Crews for the campuswide sewer lining project are working just north of Oval Drive. A vehicle lane restriction is in place at the north end of Oval Drive, and crews have created a pedestrian walkway that runs from the Class of 1950 Lecture Hall to Heavilon Hall. Construction will remain in this area for approximately one week. A map of the area is available here.
Child care center readying for Aug. 11 start
The Patty Jischke Early Care and Education Center is on schedule to open Aug. 11. More
Walking program to continue in August
WorkLife Programs' walking program will continue to help employees on the West Lafayette campus take steps to improve their health and earn a purple apple. More
CityBus rides free and easy with PUID
Owning a Purdue ID card means a free ride on CityBus -- good news for many faculty and staff members who want to save the costs of driving to and parking at the West Lafayette campus. More
iPhone software connects with Exchange servers
The new iPhone 2.0 software that Apple released July 11 will enable Purdue faculty and staff iPhone devices to have connectivity to the Exchange servers. More
Current issue of Inside Purdue
The July 15, 2008, issue of Inside Purdue is available online in pdf format here.RESEARCH NEWS, SPECIAL REPORTS
Study: Future snowmelt in West twice as early as expected; threatens ecosystems and water reserves
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Virtual world is sign of future for scientists, engineers
Purdue is operating a virtual environment that enables scientists and engineers to interpret raw data collected with powerful instruments called dynamic atomic force microscopes. MoreGENERAL NEWS
Purdue sponsoring conference on teams and innovation in September
The Department of Organizational Leadership and Supervision is holding a conference to help those in the workplace most effectively and creatively work in teams, whether they exist in person or in the virtual world. MoreNanotechnology conference to focus on the environment
The interactions of nanotechnology with the environment will be highlighted during a Purdue conference to be held Aug. 5-6 in Indianapolis. MoreExpert: Multidisciplinary approach best to foster entrepreneurship
Promoting entrepreneurship among university students should be a campuswide endeavor that transcends the halls of any one department or college, says a Purdue professor. MoreWBAA-FM granted permission by FCC to increase power
Purdue's FM public radio station has received approval from the Federal Communications Commission to increase its power transmission from 5,000 watts to 14,000 watts. The move will allow WBAA Radio to potentially increase its audience area by 90,000 people, the station's general manager Tim Singleton said. MoreAudiologist speaks up about tips for talking in our noisy world
Making eye contact and speaking clearly are among the steps people can take to communicate more effectively with others, says a Purdue audiologist. MorePurdue accepting nominations for Hovde Award
Nominations are being sought for the 2008 Frederick L. Hovde Award of Excellence in Educational Service to Rural People of Indiana. MoreChinese students to learn about American culture during exchange
A group of students from four of China's top universities will spend July 13 to Aug. 2 at Purdue to learn about American life and culture as part of an experimental summer program. MorePurdue food services help fill food pantries across the region
Purdue's Housing and Food Services has contributed more than 10 tons of food since December to the Lafayette food bank that stocks pantries and onsite feeding programs for the needy in 16 Indiana counties. MoreCALENDAR AND EVENTS
Events this week
Here is a list of events happening July 14-20 at the West Lafayette campus. More
PURDUE IN THE NEWSPurdue researchers work on cooling computer chipsChicago Tribune, Associated Press (College of Engineering) -- Purdue scientists have taken a page from air conditioner technology in their quest for a new way to cool down ever-more powerful computer chips. MoreOwners can ease pain of pet medical bills, which totaled $10 billion in '07 Chicago Tribune (School of Veterinary Medicine) -- Veterinarian Gregory Hammer laughed as he recalled the average price his clients paid for an office visit in 1973, when he started in rural Kansas. "It was $6," said Hammer, now president of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Purdue University experts say one way to take some of the bite out of costs is knowing the breeds. MoreHigh corn prices cast shadow over ethanol plantsNPR - All Things Considered (College of Agriculture) -- A rush to cash in on ethanol has slowed as soaring corn prices squeeze profit margins for producers of the alternative fuel. At a recent high of $7 per bushel, the corn used to make ethanol has tripled in price since many plants were built two years ago, and some facilities have been shut down or put on hold. It's part of the growing pains of ethanol production, say a Purdue University agricultural economist. MoreIndiana company developing new, more efficient machining technologyManufacturing & Technology eJournal (Purdue Research Park, Purdue Technology Center of Northwest Indiana) -- M4 Sciences, a developer of precision computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining technology located in the Purdue Research Park, is beginning beta-testing on its TriboMAM™ drilling device ahead of its anticipated commercial launch of the product in the fourth quarter of 2008. MoreToday's crunch feels like '70sThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Krannert School of Management) -- High oil prices, a sluggish economy, persistent inflation, an unpopular president and the Eagles are out on tour. Sounds like a rerun of the 1970s.But it is also a snapshot from the summer of 2008 —- even if it does conjure images from the past. "The similarities are there," said economist Gerald Lynch of Purdue University. "That was a miserable time for the economy. And the clothes were ugly, too." More Tech startup sees its future in rural townIndianapolis Star (Center for Advanced Manufacturing) -- If you want to better understand the challenges Indiana faces from the global economy, look at what has been going on in Carroll County.At the end of May, struggling furniture maker Chromcraft Revington ended manufacturing operations at its plant in Delphi, the county seat. The West Lafayette-based company plans to outsource work to Asia.By the same token, a Purdue Research Park company has found Delphi an attractive place. More Tech jobs rise, but graduates are on declineIndianapolis Business Journal (College of Technology) -- At a time when central Indiana is adding high-tech jobs faster than any other area in the Midwest, the overall health of the industry could be threatened by a lack of interest from college students. Purdue University is aiming to increase the interest. More |
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