A list of current Student News and Events at Purdue University http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/pipe.info?_id=a880e79716e5688bf57b2d5fe4cdcfac Thu, 01 Oct 2015 21:10:29 +0000 http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/ http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/daniels-asks-congress-to-reform-higher-education-financing.html Purdue University President Mitch Daniels called for shared accountability, additional financial transparency and income share agreements to help students pay for college while encouraging schools to reduce the cost of attendance and address rapidly increasing delinquent loan rates. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/daniels-asks-congress-to-reform-higher-education-financing.html Wed, 30 Sep 2015 14:15:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/grammy-nominated-jazz-singer--cécile-mclorin-salvant--to-perform-at-purdue.html Cécile McLorin Salvant, winner of the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition, will bring her jazz repertoire to Purdue's Loeb Playhouse at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22. This performance is presented by Purdue Convocations with Friends support from the Davis Family Endowment, Dr. Nancy DiMartino and Stephen Borghi. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/grammy-nominated-jazz-singer--cécile-mclorin-salvant--to-perform-at-purdue.html Wed, 30 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/second-gallup-purdue-index-asks-is-college-worth-the-cost.html The second national Gallup-Purdue Index identified stark differences in graduates of public, private and for-profit colleges when asked if their degree was worth the cost and raised questions across all institutions about the value of a college degree. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/second-gallup-purdue-index-asks-is-college-worth-the-cost.html Tue, 29 Sep 2015 04:05:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/purdues-c3bio-to-host-u.s.-france-science-and-technology-workshop.html Purdue's Center for Direct Catalytic Conversion of Biomass to Biofuels (C3Bio) and Global Engineering Program are hosting the U.S.-France Science and Technology Workshop on Bioenergy this week, focusing on scientific breakthroughs needed to build the 21st century energy economy. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/purdues-c3bio-to-host-u.s.-france-science-and-technology-workshop.html Tue, 29 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/c-span-founder-returns-to-teach-master-class.html C-SPAN founder and executive chairman Brian Lamb will lead a Purdue University master class Oct. 5 that focuses on American politics, the 2016 presidential election and current trends in government and media. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/c-span-founder-returns-to-teach-master-class.html Tue, 29 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/purdue-extension-schedules-bioenergy-grass-field-days-in-indiana.html Purdue Extension will host three field days in Indiana to teach landowners, farmers, agribusiness personnel and farm-related agency employees about bioenergy grasses and current research. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/purdue-extension-schedules-bioenergy-grass-field-days-in-indiana.html Tue, 29 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/sessions-seek-discussion,-ideas-for-digital-education-action-plan.html Purdue University officials are looking for bold new ideas to formulate the university's first action plan for digital education. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/sessions-seek-discussion,-ideas-for-digital-education-action-plan.html Mon, 28 Sep 2015 14:01:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/sociology-lecture-to-focus-on-citizenship,-gender-and-race.html Evelyn Nakano Glenn will speak at Purdue University on Thursday (Oct. 1) about 'U.S. Settler Colonialism and the Production of Racialized and Gendered Citizenship.' http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/sociology-lecture-to-focus-on-citizenship,-gender-and-race.html Mon, 28 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/discovery-lecture-series-features-talk-on-innovation-disruption.html Well-known business strategist, speaker and author Paul Nunes will give the Discovery Lecture Series talk, 'Big Bang Disruption: Strategy in the Age of Devastating Innovation,' at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 7 in Discovery Park's Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship, Room 121. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/discovery-lecture-series-features-talk-on-innovation-disruption.html Mon, 28 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/breaking-bad-parody-comes-to-purdue-in-october.html The unauthorized 'Breaking Bad' parody, 'One Man Breaking Bad,' will distill all six of the show's seasons into one performance on Oct. 17 in Purdue University's Loeb Playhouse. The 7 p.m. performance is presented by Purdue Convocations. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/breaking-bad-parody-comes-to-purdue-in-october.html Fri, 25 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/community-events-planned-leading-up-to-purdue-cancer-culture-and-community-colloquium.html Several community events are planned surrounding Purdue University's Cancer Culture and Community Colloquium, titled Empathy and Ethics, including a workshop on empathy cards for cancer and a panel discussion in partnership with the YWCA. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/community-events-planned-leading-up-to-purdue-cancer-culture-and-community-colloquium.html Fri, 25 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/purdue-chemistry-show-returns-to-the-classics.html Purdue University's annual chemistry show will return to the classics to demonstrate basic principles of chemistry on Oct. 3. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/purdue-chemistry-show-returns-to-the-classics.html Thu, 24 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/the-movement-50-years-of-love-and-struggle-rescheduled-to-oct.-7.html Due to a scheduling conflict, 'The Movement: 50 Years of Love and Struggle,' a one-man multimedia theatrical performance featuring Ron Jones, has been moved to 7 p.m. Oct. 7 in Stewart Center's Fowler Hall. It originally was scheduled for Oct. 6. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/the-movement-50-years-of-love-and-struggle-rescheduled-to-oct.-7.html Thu, 24 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/joseph-and-the-amazing-technicolor-dreamcoat-comes-to-purdue-in-october.html 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,' the seven-time Tony-nominated musical, will be presented on Oct. 16 in Elliott Hall of Music. The 7:30 p.m. performance is present by Purdue Convocations with Friends support from Regions Financial Corp. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/joseph-and-the-amazing-technicolor-dreamcoat-comes-to-purdue-in-october.html Thu, 24 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/entrepreneurship-week-celebrates-startup-successes.html An idea competition, panel discussions, networking events and a celebrity keynote by 'Shark Tank' personality Daymond John are planned for this year's Entrepreneurship Week (Oct. 5-9) at Purdue University. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/entrepreneurship-week-celebrates-startup-successes.html Wed, 23 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/sept.-30-sociology-lecture-to-focus-on-race,-class-in-the-21st-century.html Sociologist William Julius Wilson will speak about race and class in the 21st century at 7 p.m. Sept. 30 at Purdue University. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/sept.-30-sociology-lecture-to-focus-on-race,-class-in-the-21st-century.html Wed, 23 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/mitch-daniels,-lee-hamilton-and-brian-lamb-to-discuss-the-future-of-democracy.html Purdue University President Mitch Daniels and Lee H. Hamilton will discuss 'The Future of Democracy' in an Oct. 5 conversation moderated by C-SPAN founder Brian Lamb. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/mitch-daniels,-lee-hamilton-and-brian-lamb-to-discuss-the-future-of-democracy.html Tue, 22 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/national-renewable-energy-laboratory-director-to-discuss-functional-materials,-energy-conversion-at-discovery-lecture.html A leading researcher and Lafayette native now at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Colorado will deliver a talk on functional materials and energy conversion on Thursday (Sept. 24) as part of Purdue University's Discovery Lecture Series. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/national-renewable-energy-laboratory-director-to-discuss-functional-materials,-energy-conversion-at-discovery-lecture.html Tue, 22 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/overseas-professor-to-speak-at-geotechnical-lectures.html An Italian professor will speak about two of the world's significant structures during a visit to Purdue University this week. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/overseas-professor-to-speak-at-geotechnical-lectures.html Tue, 22 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/nasas-bolden-helping-purdue-announce-systems-collaboratory-.html NASA administrator Charles Bolden on Friday (Sept. 25) will help kick off the Purdue Systems Collaboratory aimed at integrating multidisciplinary teaching and research stressing the 'convergence of knowledge' in problem solving. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/nasas-bolden-helping-purdue-announce-systems-collaboratory-.html Mon, 21 Sep 2015 16:24:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/purdue-industrial-engineering-to-celebrate-grissom-halls-new-era.html Purdue University's School of Industrial Engineering will hold a celebration and open house for its 'reimagined' home in Grissom Hall on Oct. 9. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/purdue-industrial-engineering-to-celebrate-grissom-halls-new-era.html Mon, 21 Sep 2015 13:52:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/discussion-event-offers-insight-into-aerospace-careers.html Students interested in a future in the aerospace industry are encouraged to attend a Purdue University event this week. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/discussion-event-offers-insight-into-aerospace-careers.html Mon, 21 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/downtown-event-lets-children-explore-engineering-toys.html Children can explore exhibits and participate in engineering and science activities Friday (Sept. 25) in downtown Lafayette. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/downtown-event-lets-children-explore-engineering-toys.html Mon, 21 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/open-house-offers-engineering-experience-to-local-students.html Local students will enjoy a taste of engineering during an upcoming Purdue University open house at Tippecanoe Public Library. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/open-house-offers-engineering-experience-to-local-students.html Mon, 21 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/purdue-native-american-educational,-cultural-center-fall-series-to-focus-on-hawaii,-native-american-heritage-month.html The Purdue University Native American Educational and Cultural Center's Fall Cultural Arts series will focus on Hawaii and Native American Heritage Month in November. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/purdue-native-american-educational,-cultural-center-fall-series-to-focus-on-hawaii,-native-american-heritage-month.html Mon, 21 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/farmers-to-receive-tips-from-purdue-on-writing-grant-proposals.html A free webinar with two Purdue University experts in grant funding will offer basic information to farmers about applying for grants to support sustainable agriculture educational programs and research. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/farmers-to-receive-tips-from-purdue-on-writing-grant-proposals.html Fri, 18 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/krannert-dinner-to-honor-alumni,-feature-shark-tank-star.html Purdue University's Krannert School of Management will honor nine alumni and faculty during its 15th annual Leadership Speakers Series dinner Oct. 8 in the Purdue Memorial Union ballrooms. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/krannert-dinner-to-honor-alumni,-feature-shark-tank-star.html Thu, 17 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/purdue-convocations-to-present-huang-yi-and-kuka,-blend-of-dance,-mechanical-engineering.html Robots and humans will intermingle during 'Huang Yi and KUKA,' an immersive two-step of man, machine, and mechanical engineering. This performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8 in Stewart Center's Loeb Playhouse. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/purdue-convocations-to-present-huang-yi-and-kuka,-blend-of-dance,-mechanical-engineering.html Thu, 17 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/purdue-confers-degrees-following-summer-session.html Purdue University awarded about 1,800 degrees to students following the summer session. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/purdue-confers-degrees-following-summer-session.html Wed, 16 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/keynote-lecture-to-highlight-ethics-and-medicine-at-purdue-cancer-culture-and-community-colloquium.html Award-winning author Dr. Barron H. Lerner will headline the Cancer Culture and Community Colloquium with his lecture titled 'Two Doctors, Two Generations: Medical Ethics Then and Now' on Nov. 12 at Purdue University. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/keynote-lecture-to-highlight-ethics-and-medicine-at-purdue-cancer-culture-and-community-colloquium.html Wed, 16 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/dawn-or-doom2-releases-full-speaker-list.html More than 20 speakers will address the role of technologies in our lives in the free, public event at Purdue University, 'Dawn or Doom2: the Risks and Rewards of Emerging Technologies.' http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/dawn-or-doom2-releases-full-speaker-list.html Tue, 15 Sep 2015 19:10:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/conference-to-focus-on-quality-of-life-issues-for-older-adults.html How well-being later in life can improve the likelihood of aging in place will be the focus of the 2015 Purdue Center on Aging and the Life Course conference. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/conference-to-focus-on-quality-of-life-issues-for-older-adults.html Tue, 15 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/sept.-29-event-to-focus-campus-community-on-safety-awareness.html In conjunction with September’s National Preparedness Month, Purdue University will host an event Sept. 29 to promote safety awareness on campus. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/sept.-29-event-to-focus-campus-community-on-safety-awareness.html Tue, 15 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/science-on-tap-to-provide-indiana-perspective-on-climate-change.html Professor Jeffrey Dukes, director of the Purdue Climate Change Research Center in Discovery Park, will headline the next Science on Tap with a talk on the science and significance of climate change within the context of the Hoosier state. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/science-on-tap-to-provide-indiana-perspective-on-climate-change.html Mon, 14 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/course-speakers-offer-career-insight-to-students.html A U.S. Olympic Committee official, the marketing director for an NFL team and the audio director for a major video game series are among the speakers scheduled in a lecture/discussion course for Purdue University's College of Liberal Arts. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/course-speakers-offer-career-insight-to-students.html Fri, 11 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/social-justice-movement-leader-to-keynote-ecological-sciences-and-engineering-symposium.html A longtime educator and leader in the social justice movement will be the keynote speaker this month at Purdue's Ecological Sciences and Engineering Symposium 2015, which follows the theme, 'Inequality in Complex Systems: Characterizing Global Disparities.' http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/social-justice-movement-leader-to-keynote-ecological-sciences-and-engineering-symposium.html Fri, 11 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/purdue-celebrates-constitution-day-with-fun,-learning-events.html One of the nation's most important documents will be the focus of a fun, learning celebration during Purdue University's Constitution Day. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/purdue-celebrates-constitution-day-with-fun,-learning-events.html Thu, 10 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/briefing-examines-cost-of-purdue-attendance-vs.-other-big-ten-universities.html Purdue University’s average cost of attendance for in-state students has been consistently lower than the average cost of attendance in the rest of the Big Ten, and ongoing tuition freezes are widening the gap. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/briefing-examines-cost-of-purdue-attendance-vs.-other-big-ten-universities.html Wed, 09 Sep 2015 11:44:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/purdue-pharmacy-to-accept,-dispose-of-old-or-unwanted-meds.html The Purdue University College of Pharmacy is expanding its initiative to collect and properly dispose of expired or unwanted medication through a partnership with the Yellow Jug Old Drugs program that will allow the Purdue University Retail Pharmacy to collect medications. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/purdue-pharmacy-to-accept,-dispose-of-old-or-unwanted-meds.html Wed, 09 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/civil-engineering-open-house-showcases-career-adventures.html Purdue University’s Lyles School of Civil Engineering will kick off its open house Sept. 18 with a keynote talk by retired faculty member Milton Harr, a World War II veteran who saw action at Normandy and Iwo Jima and whose career included work to stabilize the Leaning Tower of Pisa. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/civil-engineering-open-house-showcases-career-adventures.html Tue, 08 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/former-presidential-speechwriters-to-speak-at-purdue.html Two former presidential speechwriters will visit Purdue as part of the first forum by the Purdue Institute for Civic Communication. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/former-presidential-speechwriters-to-speak-at-purdue.html Tue, 08 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/purduettes-will-perform-free-concert-at-slayter-center.html In the mood for a concert while you picnic on the lawn? Then come out for Picnic with the Purduettes and join the group for its first concert of the year! http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/purduettes-will-perform-free-concert-at-slayter-center.html Fri, 04 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/purdue-convocations-to-present-cumbia-dance-party-sept.-25.html Infusing Peruvian tradition with a revitalized sound, the Cumbia All Stars will have you on your feet as you swing and dance to the rhythm of the 'cumbia.' This general admission performance will take place at 8 p.m. Sept. 25 in the Purdue Memorial Union Ballrooms. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/purdue-convocations-to-present-cumbia-dance-party-sept.-25.html Thu, 03 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/met-opera-to-bring-rising-stars-concert-series-to-purdue.html The Metropolitan Opera is known for taking young artists and bringing them to prominence through the marriage of opera and theatre. The Met Opera Rising Stars Concert series will bring some of these newcomers to Purdue for a look at opera's next generation of stars at 8 p.m. on Sept. 18 in Loeb Playhouse. This performance is presented by Purdue Convocations. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/met-opera-to-bring-rising-stars-concert-series-to-purdue.html Wed, 02 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/purdue,-dnr-team-up-to-offer-deer-processing-workshops.html Just in time for hunting season, Purdue Extension and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources are teaming up to offer a deer processing workshop at four locations. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/purdue,-dnr-team-up-to-offer-deer-processing-workshops.html Wed, 02 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/the-anvil-to-host-sept.-9-callout-for-media-tech-contest-for-purdue-students.html Purdue University graduate and undergraduate students across all academic disciplines are invited to a Wednesday (Sept. 9) callout meeting for a media technology competition that offers more than $10,000 in prizes. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/the-anvil-to-host-sept.-9-callout-for-media-tech-contest-for-purdue-students.html Wed, 02 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/education-secretary-duncan-to-speak-at-purdue-as-part-of-presidential-lecture-series.html U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan will speak on Sept. 16 at Purdue University as part of the Fall 2015 Presidential Lecture Series. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/education-secretary-duncan-to-speak-at-purdue-as-part-of-presidential-lecture-series.html Tue, 01 Sep 2015 12:32:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/professor-to-speak-at-purdue-about-human-animal-interaction.html An assistant professor of human-animal interaction, who studies the effects of the human-animal bond, will give a public talk on Sept. 8 in conjunction with a veterinary conference at Purdue University. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/professor-to-speak-at-purdue-about-human-animal-interaction.html Tue, 01 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/purdue-ag-center-field-day-offers-runwalk,-forestry-tour.html The agenda for this year's field day at the Southern Indiana Purdue Ag Center in Dubois includes a race run/walk, a geocaching activity and tours of the facility. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/purdue-ag-center-field-day-offers-runwalk,-forestry-tour.html Tue, 01 Sep 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/purdues-jewish-studies-fall-lecture-series-kicks-off-in-september.html Purdue University's Jewish Studies program announces its fall 2015 Lecture series. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/purdues-jewish-studies-fall-lecture-series-kicks-off-in-september.html Fri, 28 Aug 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/purdue-convocations-to-open-season-with-special-piano-dedication-recital.html Thanks to a generous gift from Janet and John Nine, Purdue University now owns a brand new Steinway D grand piano. A Piano Dedication Recital at 8 p.m. on Sept. 11 in Stewart Center's Loeb Playhouse will begin the 2015-16 Purdue Convocations season. This performance is presented by Purdue Convocations. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/purdue-convocations-to-open-season-with-special-piano-dedication-recital.html Fri, 28 Aug 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/weekly-cooking-classes-to-explore-fruits-and-vegetables.html The Department of Nutrition Science has teamed up with Purdue Extension, the Purdue University Student Farm and local chefs to offer a series of interactive cooking classes in September and October. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/weekly-cooking-classes-to-explore-fruits-and-vegetables.html Fri, 28 Aug 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/purdue-lunabotics-student-organization-places-second-in-nasa-robotics-competition.html Purdue Lunabotics, a student organization focused on the advancement of robotics for space exploration, recently placed second in the on-site mining category at the 2015 NASA Robotic Mining Competition at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/purdue-lunabotics-student-organization-places-second-in-nasa-robotics-competition.html Thu, 27 Aug 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/greenhouse-education-conference-scheduled-at-beck-center.html Greenhouse and nursery growers will get the chance to be educated on a wide range of topics at the 2015 Greenhouse Educational Conference. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/greenhouse-education-conference-scheduled-at-beck-center.html Thu, 27 Aug 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/purdue,-west-lafayette-to-welcome-students-living-off-campus.html For the 16th consecutive year, volunteers from Purdue University and the city of West Lafayette will go around the New Chauncey and Northwestern Heights neighborhoods on Monday (Aug. 24) evening to meet students living off campus and welcome them to West Lafayette and Purdue. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/purdue,-west-lafayette-to-welcome-students-living-off-campus.html Mon, 17 Aug 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/university-residences-to-begin-fall-semester-at-103-percent-capacity.html Purdue University Residences will open the 2015-16 academic year with close to 300 student residents housed in temporary spaces. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q3/university-residences-to-begin-fall-semester-at-103-percent-capacity.html Fri, 07 Aug 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q2/purdue-officials-propose-tuition-freeze-for-fourth-straight-year,-3.5-percent-merit-pay-increase.html The Purdue University Board of Trustees on Friday (May 15) endorsed a proposed tuition freeze for resident, nonresident and international students at the West Lafayette campus through the next two academic years, making a total of four years of no change in base tuition after 36 consecutive years of increases. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q2/purdue-officials-propose-tuition-freeze-for-fourth-straight-year,-3.5-percent-merit-pay-increase.html Wed, 20 May 2015 16:32:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q2/wade-steffey-memorial-scholarships-awarded-to-2-indiana-students.html Two students from Indiana have been chosen as recipients of Purdue University's Wade Steffey Memorial Scholarship. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q2/wade-steffey-memorial-scholarships-awarded-to-2-indiana-students.html Tue, 19 May 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q2/4-indianapolis-area-students-receive-full-ride-scholarships-to-purdue.html Four incoming students from the Indianapolis area will receive Purdue University's top two scholarships to cover their educational expenses. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q2/4-indianapolis-area-students-receive-full-ride-scholarships-to-purdue.html Wed, 06 May 2015 15:20:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q2/hvac-software-team-wins-schurz-innovation-challenge-at-purdue.html Grissom Controls, which offers a software solution to optimize controls for highly complex heating, cooling and ventilation systems in buildings, took top honors and $5,000 at the fifth Schurz Innovation Challenge at Purdue on Thursday (April 30). http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q2/hvac-software-team-wins-schurz-innovation-challenge-at-purdue.html Fri, 01 May 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q2/purdues-top-students-to-be-recognized-at-commencement.html Purdue University will honor some of its highest academic-achieving graduating seniors May 15-17 during spring commencement ceremonies. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q2/purdues-top-students-to-be-recognized-at-commencement.html Tue, 28 Apr 2015 17:43:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q2/purdue-students-win-national-goldwater-scholarships.html Purdue University juniors Ben Helfrecht and Sam Otto are new 2015 Goldwater Scholars. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q2/purdue-students-win-national-goldwater-scholarships.html Thu, 23 Apr 2015 18:49:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q2/week-set-aside-to-recognize-purdue-student-employees.html The National Student Employment Association (NSEA) and Student Employment Services in the Division of Financial Aid, encourage employers within Purdue’s campus community to recognize their student employees’ contributions in the workplace during National Student Employment Week on April 12-18. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q2/week-set-aside-to-recognize-purdue-student-employees.html Thu, 09 Apr 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q2/gpi-finds-big-six-experiences-linked-to-on-time-graduation.html Gallup-Purdue released findings on Wednesday (April 8) showing that six factors directly correlate with graduating on time – and, more likely, on budget. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q2/gpi-finds-big-six-experiences-linked-to-on-time-graduation.html Wed, 08 Apr 2015 17:10:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q1/students-offer-support-for-wl-city-council-election.html A student group in Purdue University's residence halls is working to help other students get involved in the first election they will be able to take part in as residents of West Lafayette. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q1/students-offer-support-for-wl-city-council-election.html Wed, 25 Feb 2015 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q1/allocation-board-awards-375,000-in-grants-to-student-organizations.html Purdue University's Student Organization Grant Allocation Board awarded $375,000 to student organizations during its most recent round of allocations. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q1/allocation-board-awards-375,000-in-grants-to-student-organizations.html Tue, 24 Feb 2015 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q1/spero-energy,-guarders-take-top-spots-at-28th-annual-purdue-burton-d.-morgan-business-plan-competition.html Companies advancing a technology to make provider high-value renewable chemicals from biomass and a novel undergarment for women to carry personal information were the top winners Tuesday (Feb. 17) at Purdue University's $100,000 Burton D. Morgan Business Plan Competition. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q1/spero-energy,-guarders-take-top-spots-at-28th-annual-purdue-burton-d.-morgan-business-plan-competition.html Thu, 19 Feb 2015 14:18:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q1/krannert-students-take-top-two-spots-in-indiana-case-competition.html Teams from Krannert School of Management placed first and second in the Indiana Association for Corporate Growth Cup competition Feb. 7. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q1/krannert-students-take-top-two-spots-in-indiana-case-competition.html Tue, 10 Feb 2015 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q1/partnership-with-founder.org-provides-global-entrepreneurship-toolkit-for-purdue-students.html Prahasith Veluvolu is already applying what he's learned as a Purdue University computer sciences undergraduate by co-founding his first startup - Mimir LLC. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q1/partnership-with-founder.org-provides-global-entrepreneurship-toolkit-for-purdue-students.html Fri, 06 Feb 2015 15:38:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q1/purdue-ranks-top-in-state-by-meeting-new-financial-aid-goals-to-help-students-graduate-on-time.html Purdue University was recognized for leading Indiana schools in meeting new financial aid reforms that help low-income students stay on track to graduate on time. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q1/purdue-ranks-top-in-state-by-meeting-new-financial-aid-goals-to-help-students-graduate-on-time.html Tue, 03 Feb 2015 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q1/purdues-emily-erickson-wins-prestigious-churchill-scholarship.html Emily Erickson, a Purdue University senior from Clarks Hill, Indiana, has won the Churchill Scholarship. Only 14 students nationwide receive this competitive award, which funds a one-year graduate degree in science, engineering or mathematics at Churchill College at University of Cambridge in Great Britain. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q1/purdues-emily-erickson-wins-prestigious-churchill-scholarship.html Fri, 23 Jan 2015 15:38:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q1/purdue-to-mark-first-anniversary-of-boldts-death-with-moment-of-silence.html Purdue Student Government plans to observe the first anniversary of student Andrew Boldt's death on Wednesday (Jan. 21) with a moment of silence at noon. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q1/purdue-to-mark-first-anniversary-of-boldts-death-with-moment-of-silence.html Mon, 19 Jan 2015 13:00:00 +0000 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q1/application-process-opens-for-2015-summer-institute-on-global-food-security-at-purdue.html The fourth Borlaug Summer Institute on Global Food Security is June 7-20 at Purdue University for graduate students from across the country taking on the challenge of finding solutions to world hunger. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2015/Q1/application-process-opens-for-2015-summer-institute-on-global-food-security-at-purdue.html Fri, 16 Jan 2015 05:00:00 +0000