October 23, 2008

United Way update EXPANDING HORIZONS 4 Purdue campaign gets closer to 2008 goal, but work still remains. Emergency plans 5 University, employees share responsibility to be prepared for a crisis. Flu shots 7 Appointments can be made through online registration system.

NSF awards 9 Nine Purdue researchers win Faculty Early Career Development awards Online at www.purdue.edu/per

Special forum on economy A special President’s Forum will fea- ture a panel of University experts on current events in the financial market and the effect on the University’s en- dowment and retirement programs. Presentation and Q&A. 9-10:15 a.m. New Orleans study tour by BCC ensembles ABOVE: New Orleans resident and Monday, Oct. 27. PMU ballroom. longtime social activist Jerome Smith sets stage for growth; performance Friday addresses Purdue students at the Treme Community Center in New Or- great things to do Students fresh from an intense pact of Hurricane Katrina on the leans. The students were on the Black exposure to the African-American Retention of African American Art Cultural Center’s field research tour in November culture of New Orleans, set against and Culture.” during October break. 5 the backdrop of hurricane recov- Viewing of landmarks, mu- Since hurricanes Katrina and Rita hit ery, will interpret their experience seums and hurricane-stricken n Vote on Nov. 4 as an informed the Gulf Coast in August and Septem- creatively Friday evening. neighborhoods was a part, Thomas ber 2005, dozens, probably more than voter. What could be greater? Be The BCC Coffee House will says, but students also collected 100, Purdue groups have learned and grateful you can vote. Be proud to present dance, drama, poetry oral histories, met with scholars to served there through student organi- do it. Be there. A vote center will be and song from the Black Cultural discuss issues and participated in a zations, University Residences teams, located in Purdue Memorial Union. Center’s four performing arts en- panel discussion with survivors of campus ministries, the School of Nurs- n This is basketball season. This is sembles. The event, free and open Hurricane Katrina, who included ing and many others. Purdue. You know what to do. to the public, will begin at 7 p.m. in two Xavier University students who n Learn a sustainability practice that Fowler Hall, Stewart Center. were displaced after the storm. you can apply to your job, work- “Our field research tours are In a group journal during the Also traveling were members place or commute — and apply it. immersive and involving, and that tour, Sabrina Reed, a senior in of a scholarly ensemble, the BCC Black Thought Collective, which is n Get up to tempo on the numerous inevitably shows in the students’ mass communications, wrote, “I no campus and local music events artistic responses,” says Renee longer see New Orleans as a Mardi new this fall. on the schedule, especially as Thomas, BCC director. Gras day on Bourbon Street. I see Friday’s BCC Coffee House the semester winds down and the Students in the ensembles it as precious stone that can be lost. is in association with the student holiday season picks up. participated Oct. 10-14 in BCC’s The rich culture and heritage of the organization Black Student Union. expedition to New Orleans. It was people in New Orleans is still alive The presentations by ensemble n Let your Thanksgiving excesses be the sixth consecutive year in which after Katrina. Their survival speaks members are, by nature, early in generosity, not eating. Help with BCC has conducted such an event measures of strength, courage and responses to a powerful experi- a community or religious group’s at October break, each time making freedom to keep living.” ence. On Dec. 5, BCC’s Cultural meal or other project. it a focus of the semester’s pro- The four performing arts Arts Festival will showcase perfor- grams, the Cultural Arts Series. ensembles are the Jahari Dance mances built on the entire semester Calendar, pages 14-15 or For the New Orleans tour and Troupe, the New Directional Play- of study and reflection. That event https://calendar.purdue.edu this semester, the theme is “What ers, the Haraka Writers and the will be at 7 p.m. in Loeb Playhouse, the Water Washed Away: The Im- Black Voices of Inspiration. Stewart Center. 2 Campus Digest October 23, 2008 Córdova: Purdue strategic plan targets top 20 national ranking Purdue has set its sights on being SAT scores of incoming freshmen lent student, compared with the create new partnerships to grow our among the top 20 public universi- are up 13 points overall for fall peer mean of $39,254 and the Big sponsored programs even more.” ties in the nation, President France 2008, with scores in math, reading Ten mean of $34,013. State appro- For institutions without a A. Córdova told the Board of Trust- and writing at 598, 554 and 545, priations for 2006 were $7,600 per medical school, Purdue ranks ees at its Sept. 26 meeting. respectively. Purdue also ranks well student, compared with $8,950 for eighth in the nation for National Currently, as ranked by U.S. among the Big Ten institutions the Big Ten and $9,590 for peers. Science Foundation research and News & World Report, Purdue is in the number of National Merit Research funding has increased, development expenditures for 26th among public institutions. scholars, she said. Purdue has 87 of but there is opportunity to do science and engineering. Purdue’s When compared with all universi- these scholars enrolled compared more, Córdova told trustees. national rank for non-science and ties — both public and private — with the Big Ten mean of 57.8. “We have a lot of momentum engineering expenditures is third, Purdue ranks 66th and will strive For fall 2007, 85 percent and quality,” she said. “We have compared with eighth for peer and to be in the top 50. of freshmen returned for their new leadership, and now we have to Big Ten institutions. The board, meeting at Indiana sophomore year, compared with University-Purdue University Fort a peer mean of nearly 94 percent Wayne, heard details of the metrics and a Big Ten mean of close to 91 that will serve to measure progress percent. Almond appointed interim EVP for the University’s strategic plan. Purdue compares well in the James Almond, vice president for ness Affairs. He became assistant The trustees in June approved the area of faculty instruction, Córdova business services and assistant director of investments in 1992, six-year plan with three overall said, with a 13.8-to-1 ratio of full- treasurer, has been named interim assistant comptroller in 1995 and goals: launching tomorrow’s lead- time equivalent students to full- executive vice comptroller a year later. He was ers, discovery with delivery and time faculty — better than peers president for busi- promoted to his current position meeting global challenges. and other Big Ten institutions. ness and finance in 1998. “The function of our strategic To succeed in its missions, and treasurer, The executive vice president for plan is to focus our attention and Córdova said, the University must effective Nov. 1. business and finance and treasurer resources in areas that are central have adequate financial resources, Almond will serves as the University’s chief to our progress,” Córdova said. including state appropriations, serve while the financial officer and reports to the One goal is to raise the academ- tuition, endowment income, gifts University con- president and Board of Trustees. ic profile of freshmen and increase and research dollars. ducts a national The executive vice president the retention and graduation rate In 2006 Purdue’s expenditures search for a suc- is responsible for a $1.9 billion of undergraduate students. The were $27,834 per full-time equiva- Almond cessor to Morgan budget and will supervise and R. Olsen, who has been named have responsibility for all financial executive vice president, treasurer affairs; business services; human and CFO at Arizona State University. resource services; physical facilities; Former U.S. ambassador to join Purdue “Jim will help ensure a smooth auxiliary enterprises, including the Carolyn Curiel, a former White University’s new strategic plan, will transition as our search committee residence hall system; internal audit House speechwriter, U.S. ambas- bring faculty together from across works to fill this position, which is functions; and will supervise the sador and most recently a member the disciplines to research chal- so critical to the successful opera- information technology enterprise of The New York Times editorial lenges and assess potential solu- tion of the University,” said Presi- jointly with the provost. board, has been tions. While specific areas have not dent France A. Córdova. The position also will oversee appointed senior yet been identified, many themes Almond joined Purdue in 1983 financial relationships with af- adviser in the of- emerged from strategic planning as a project administrator in the filiated corporations and provide fice of the Purdue workshop groups, including energy, Office of Contract and Grant Busi- liaison with legal counsel. president and the environment, global climate clinical professor change, science education, food of communication. safety and security, and health-care Curiel, a Pur- science and engineering. due alumna, will The institute may incorporate fill a previously global affairs as part of its agenda, Curiel Inside Purdue is published 10 times a year by the Office of University Periodicals for the vacant adviser’s as another goal of the University’s faculty, administrative/professional and clerical/service staffs of Purdue University. Send position in the president’s office strategic plan is to impact global news correspondence to the editor at the addresses below. and will take on additional respon- challenges. It also will promote Inside Purdue can be read on the World Wide Web at www.purdue.edu/insidepurdue. sibilities that include overseeing coordination between large-scale Julie Rosa, editor Dan Howell, managing editor implementation of the University’s research and economic develop- Valerie O’Brien, writer Mark Simons, photographer strategic plan and working with ment to impact regional, national Regular contributors of reporting and writing: Purdue News Service; Office of News and faculty to help develop a new Pub- and global economies. Public Affairs, Agricultural Communication Service; ITaP Communications; Physical Facilities lic Policy Institute. As a member of The Times’ Communications; Human Resource Services Communications. Contributing photographer: President France A. Córdova editorial board, Curiel authored Andrew Hancock. Design assistance: Purdue Marketing Communications. said the institute will provide in- opinion pieces on a range of Editorial Board: David Brannan, Barb Mansfield (APSAC), Matthew Marks (CSSAC), Jeanne formed research and scholarship to national and international topics. Norberg, Nancy Rodibaugh, Charles Stewart, Teresa Thompson. national policy discussions. As senior speechwriter and special Items for publication should be submitted to Inside Purdue, Engineering Administration “Purdue has special expertise in assistant in the White House, she Building, Room 417, 400 Centennial Mall Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2016. many areas of critical importance articulated national policy on the Telephone 49-42036 or 49-42028. E-mail address: [email protected] to the country,” Córdova said. “An economy, education and environ- Address labels for Inside Purdue come from the Department of Human Resource Services. engaged policy institute could ment. She served as ambassador to To correct or revise an address, file Form 13 with Human Resource Services, Freehafer Hall. facilitate discussions that inform Belize from 1997 to 2001, success- Purdue University is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. policy-makers.” fully negotiating several treaties. Vol. 18, No. 4 The institute, outlined in the October 23, 2008 BOARD OF TRUSTEES DIGEST 3

Trustees OK legislative children on or after Oct. 1. Purdue Calumet and authorization Employees may direct ques- for the university to enter into a request for 2009-2011 tions to Pat D. Russell, ADA/ lease on approximately 2.5 acres of The Board of Trustees on Sept. 26 Leaves/CDL Program Consultant, land at the Indiana University-Pur- approved the University’s 2009- at [email protected] or 49- due University Fort Wayne campus 2011 biennium legislative request 40269 or to [email protected]. also were approved by the board. for operating appropriations. More details are available at Full details on the projects are Purdue and Indiana University http://news.uns.purdue.edu/in- available at http://news.uns.purdue. are jointly requesting an appro- sidepurdue/2008/080930_paren- edu/x/2008b/080926BOTFacilities. priation from the Indiana General taldetails.html. Bouman Delp html. Assembly of $35 million in each year of the 2009-2011 state biennial Trustees approve named Updates made to A/P staff budget for the Indiana Innovation Alliance, which strives to grow the professorships, endowed chair employment policy state’s bioscience economy. The Board of Trustees approved the The Board of Trustees approved Other requests include: appointments of faculty to one dis- changes to Purdue’s policy on the n Statewide Technology: tinguished and four named profes- terms and conditions of employ- $976,000 in recurring state funding sorships and a sixth appointment for ment for administrative and profes- to implement new bachelor’s de- an endowed chair in management. sional staff at its Sept. 26 meeting. gree programs at 10 Indiana loca- Trustees approved the appoint- The policy has been modified tions. An additional $951,000 also ments of the following professors: Fingerman Reuer to reflect current practices, most of is requested in one-time support. n Charles Bouman, professor in which have been in place for several n Research support: $10.15 electrical and computer engineer- years. million in fiscal year 2010 at West ing, as the Michael J. and Katherine The revised policy eliminates Lafayette. R. Birck Professor of Electrical and the requirement for formal con- n State incentives for in-state Computer Engineering. tracts, which were replaced by offer enrollment and degrees produced n Edward Delp, professor of letters in spring 2007. The policy in four years: $4.2 million. electrical and computer engineer- also removes the 30-day notifica- n Fee replacement to pay debt ing, as the Silicon Valley Distin- tion period of termination, which service on bonds for state-financed guished Professor of Electrical and became obsolete in 2002 with the construction: $1.4 million for fiscal Computer Engineering. adoption of a separation pay policy. 2010 and $9.8 million for fiscal n Karen Fingerman, professor Szpankowski Zoltowski Language regarding A/P staff’s 2011. This includes construction re- of developmental and family stud- at-will employment status has been quested but still subject to approval ies, to the Berner-Hanley Professor- Technology and Computer Science; simplified. in the upcoming legislative session. ship in Gerontology in the Depart- Charles O’Connor as dean of the More information about the More information on the 2009- ment of Child Development and College of Visual and Perform- policy is available at www.purdue. 2011 biennium legislative request is Family Studies in the College of ing Arts and professor of theatre edu/policies/pages/human_re- at http://news.uns.purdue.edu/ Consumer and Family Sciences. with tenure; and Cheryl Truesdell sources/iv_14_5.html. x/2008b/080926BOTFinance.html. n Jeffrey Reuer, professor of as dean of the Walter E. Helmke management, as the Blake Family Library and librarian with tenure. Board hears report on Paid parental leave policy Endowed Chair in Strategic Man- The board also approved a agement and Governance in the bachelor’s degree in human re- FY 2009 operating budget goes into effect Oct. 1 Krannert School of Management. sources at Purdue North Central, The Board of Trustees received a The Board of Trustees on Sept. 26 n Wojciech Szpankowski, pro- the restructuring of two academic report on Purdue’s operating bud- approved a proposal to add a paid fessor of computer science and, by departments at IPFW and the get for fiscal year 2009. parental leave benefit for employees. courtesy, electrical and computer faculty constitution at Purdue The system-wide Purdue bud- The new paid parental leave engineering, as the Saul Rosen Pro- University Calumet. get is $1.96 billion for 2008-2009. policy allows both male and female fessor of Computer Science. More details are available at Of that, $1.67 billion is for the West faculty, staff and graduate staff to n Michael Zoltowski, profes- http://news.uns.purdue.edu/ Lafayette campus, $106.3 million take paid time off for a birth or sor of electrical and computer x/2008b/080926BOTAcademic. is for Purdue Calumet, $144.9 mil- adoption, effective Oct. 1. engineering, as the Thomas J. and html. lion for Indiana University-Purdue The policy provides up to Wendy Engibous Professor of Elec- University Fort Wayne, and $39.5 six weeks paid leave for the birth trical and Computer Engineering. Trustees approve Hanley Hall, million for Purdue North Central. mother and up to three weeks for Trustees also approved the ap- The total budget represents a the father of the child, the same-sex pointment of William McKinney PNC student services complex 6.7 percent increase over fiscal year domestic partner of the birth moth- as the new vice chancellor for aca- The Board of Trustees on Sept. 26 2008. er, the same-sex domestic partner of demic affairs at Indiana University- approved financing and construc- The general fund, which sup- the birth father, an adoptive mother Purdue University Fort Wayne, and tion of the $11.5 million Bill and ports instruction, student services or father, or the same-sex domestic Karen Schmid’s appointment to Sally Hanley Hall, a facility to foster and general administration, includ- partner of an adoptive mother or the same position at Purdue North research on families, aging and ing operating expenses such as pay father. Taking parental leave does Central also was ratified. leadership. and benefits, supplies and expenses, not reduce the employee’s balance Trustees ratified the appoint- The board also approved plan- utilities and debt service, is $1.03 of any other paid leave. ments at IPFW of Otto Chang as ning a $34.7 million student services billion system-wide. To be eligible for paid parental dean of the Richard T. Doermer complex at Purdue North Central. Pending strategic plan alloca- leave, employees must have been School of Business and Manage- The 85,000 gross square-foot build- tions totaled $6.2 million system- employed at the University for at ment Sciences and Paul E. Shaf- ing will be used for student activities wide and represent 9.3 percent of least one continuous year at half- fer Professor of Accounting with and university-sponsored events. the general fund’s new expenditure time or more in a benefits-eligible tenure; Todor Cooklev as director A $3.4 million data center allocations. position. The policy applies to of the wireless technology center power feed to support high-per- The full report is available at those giving birth and/or adopting in the College of Engineering, formance computing equipment at www.purdue.edu/bot. 4 Campus news October 23, 2008 Purdue United Way Campaign renews resolve to reach 2008 goal Generous donations have brought $225,701 to this year’s campaign. Purdue closer to its 2008 United “Many people may be holding Special events held around West Lafayette campus Way goal, but there is still work to on to their cards because of the con- be done. cerns about the economy or because Several special events have been completion of the event. At a Purdue United Way meet- they’ve adopting a ‘wait and see’ held recently to help support Pur- Ongoing and upcoming events ing on Oct. 15, campaign chair attitude,” Blalock said. “This makes due’s United Way Campaign, and include: Roger Blalock it even more vital for us to remind more are upcoming. n The Recreational Sports reported that the people about what United Way does Building Services held a bake Center and Center for Career Op- University has and why it is important to turn in sale and four dress down days, portunities have donation contain- raised $571,606, their pledge cards with a donation. and Hawkins Hall staff raised ers available for “Spare Change or 79 percent of its Every gift makes a difference.” funds for Lafayette Transitional for the BIG CHANGE,” which lasts goal. UW vice chair Dennis Depew Housing Food Bank by organizing throughout October. “We are be- reminded everyone about the a “white elephant”sale. n Business Services will have a hind a little from matching gift program offered this The Purdue United Way casual day on Friday. where we were year by the Eli Lilly Foundation. student chairs wrapped up their n The UW students chairs are last year at this The foundation will match every online auction on Oct. 2, raising a holding a fundraising event on Blalock time,”said Blalock, new or increased donation. total of $888. Nov. 6 at Union Rack and Roll, Pur- senior associate athletics director. “We are narrowing the gap, but The Purdue wrestling team due Memorial Union. From 8 p.m. “We had nearly $50,000 more at we still need to work hard,”said also got involved by using their to midnight, students, faculty, staff this time last year. This is not an Depew, dean of the College of preseason workout final run as a and the general public can pay $5 easy number to make up, which Technology. “We want people to fundraising event. Team members for unlimited cosmic bowling and means that we need your efforts give, not because they are be- secured pledges based on their billiards. Shoe rental is extra. now more than ever.” ing asked to or because they have Purdue’s 2008 goal is $725,000, always done so, but because they which goes toward the community know for certain that the money and those cards can be returned included in the pledge packets. goal of $5 million. The Purdue they are giving is directly feeding to the team captains or sent via Purdue’s campaign intends to campaign theme this year is “Build- hungry children or the elderly and campus mail to Purdue United Way celebrate success on Nov. 19, and ing on Success.” giving kids after school programs Gift Processing at Dauch Alumni all pledges received by Nov. 12 can Blalock said that 1,556 people so they won’t be in their home Center (DAUC). count in the total announced at the who donated last year had yet to alone. These gifts emphasize our If they choose to do so, celebration. send in cards for 2008. If those dedication to the community.” individuals can designate their Information and updates on people turn in their cards and give Team captains have distributed donation to a nearby county or a the campaign can be found at the same amount, that would add pledge cards to all faculty and staff, specific agency. This information is www.purdue.edu/UnitedWay.

Fraud reporting program protects University, report maker Holiday photo Internal Audit proceeds individuals may use the fraud index.html. reporting program to let us know In addition, a fraud reporting backdrop at VIC under plan begun in 2005 of those suspicions.” phone number for anonymous Dishonest, fraudulent or illegal Fish says reportable activities reporting is at 49-46999 or (866) A Boilermaker-themed scene business activity has no place in include, but are not limited to, 818-2620. will be available for holiday any organization or corporation. theft, embezzlement, improper Those who would like to report photos at the Visitor Informa- Purdue has significant financial reporting of time (time card, leave incidents and do not wish to tion Center again this year. and operating controls in place to reporting), fraudulent payments, remain anonymous can contact the The studio at 504 North- provide reasonable assurance that misuse or questionable use of Internal Audit Office at 49-47588. western Ave. will be available such activities are prevented. How- cash, diversion of or lack of timely “All matters related to any at no charge Nov. 1-Dec. 13 ever, the potential for inappropriate deposit of University revenues, reports will be handled with discre- (except Nov. 27-30). Hours are behavior still exists. credit card fraud, and inappropri- tion,” Fish says. “We want employ- 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday For that reason, a program is ate communication of confidential ees to feel confident that they can and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. in place in which employees can information (pay, Social Security use the program without suffering Those using the studio report improper or inappropriate number, other protected personal any recrimination.” must bring their own camera activities as they relate to the way or financial information). All concerns that are reported and take their own pictures. A the University does business. The program is not designed will be recorded in Internal Audit, tripod will be available. Adults, The fraud reporting program to monitor personnel issues. Those Fish says, with date received, children and household pets was implemented in 2005 by the should be addressed through indi- description and action taken. Any are welcome. Light-colored Office of the Executive Vice Presi- vidual department management or investigation will be done by Inter- clothing is recommended, as dent and Treasurer. The program is through Human Resource Services nal Audit unless it relates to matters the background is black. administered by the Internal Audit or the Office of Human Relations. better handled in other offices An appointment is required Office. Through the fraud reporting (such as personnel issues). for the half-hour sessions. Call “A fraud reporting program is program, individuals can fill out Information about the fraud 49-44636 to arrange a time. an integral part of a healthy busi- a fraud reporting form or call the reporting program, including a list The busiest days are Fridays ness environment,” says Peg Fish, Internal Audit Office with their of frequently asked questions, is and Saturdays, so it is recom- director of audits. “There may be report. available at the Internal Audit Web mended that anyone interested times when individuals suspect The fraud report form, which site: www.purdue.edu/ia. Click on in those days schedule a time as or become aware of questionable can be filed anonymously, is avail- Fraud Reporting at the top right of soon as possible. business activity at Purdue. Those able at www.purdue.edu/ia/pages/ the page. October 23, 2008 Campus news 5 Individuals need to think ahead on how to use emergency planning would ring to 911. Director says knowing n Video cameras. In the long- tools, choices is big term process of placing video surveillance cameras on campus, a if moment comes new round is about to open with If a general emergency arises on a notice of request for proposals, campus, knowing how to respond Shelby says. Twelve cameras were can mean saving crucial time and placed last year. This next round avoiding pivotal errors. will focus on equipment for receiv- That’s why Purdue, like any ing images and on the area near other large institution, works hard the Police Department, anticipat- at campus emergency planning. ing installation in late spring. The It’s also why each person at project will concentrate on “the Purdue should plan individually. most heavily traveled pathways that “We’d like everyone to have a students use,” she says. personal response plan based on n Campus Alert test of Sept. the tools we give them,” says Ron 30. Wright says the test had mixed Wright, director of emergency results. The e-mail notification planning. “The campus is very Photo provided by purdue fire department worked very well, and the plac- safe, but we’re trying to get each Purdue firefighters participate in a tactical rope rescue training course. Emergencies ing of notices on the Web site and individual to spend a few minutes can take many forms, and institutional readiness is only part of the picture. Each Facebook went smoothly and very each semester thinking about what person needs to know how to make use of the University’s plans in their situation, quickly. to do if faced with an emergency remembering that the tools available to notify and respond are updated regularly. The test of text messaging, situation.” however, took more than an hour One tool is the distinction for many registrants to receive between two types of response: To help people find that bal- tor along with Eric Dietz, director notice. Getting the message moving evacuation (e.g., fire, maybe haz- ance, the Web page now has a link of the Purdue Homeland Security to service providers went well, but ardous materials) and “shelter in called “Faculty Online Resources.” Institute. Wright is project director. service providers could not com- place” (e.g., tornado, shooter). They include guidance for response “The grant shows we’re trying plete the process rapidly. ITaP is Another tool is the Campus to a situation and information to to improve the processes we put helping work on this, and another Alert notification system, which is a post in the classroom. into place in the past couple of test is likely before the regular one layered plan including the Web, text Wright also cites valuable tools years,” Wright says. “We have a next September. messaging, TV and radio, sirens on the Purdue police and fire Web baseline; now we want to build on The outdoor speaker and siren and more. sites. The police site has the annual that.” system, which was tested July 11, People need to understand security report “Your Campus, Your Winning the grant resulted was not part of the Sept. 30 test. which layers will work for them Safety,” which for the first time in- in part, Wright says, from the ac- Wright says officials are working depending on where they are at a cludes a Quick Reference Guide. The tive partnering Purdue does. On on activation methods and other given time, Wright says. site is www.purdue.edu/police. campus, emergency preparedness technical points. “No one should assume that The Fire Department pages works with the police and fire text messaging or another single have the video series “Igot2Know” departments. Purdue has mutual method is all they need,” he says. and a number of helps under “Fire assistance agreements with county Other tools include the Build- Prevention and Education.” The police and fire units. ing Emergency Plan (BEP) and site is www.purdue.edu/fire. Purdue participates in Dis- Emergency Preparedness Hand- trict 4 of the Indiana Department book (EPH). Both are at the Web Federal grant of Homeland Security and has site, which is www.purdue.edu/ Purdue has just won a $436,000 brought in two professors this year emergency_preparedness. Emergency Management in Higher to help teach earthquake prepared- Development of procedures for Education Grant from the U.S. ness — districts in the northern individual buildings has gone well, Department of Education. part of the state focused on readi- Wright says, but he is less confident The 18-month grant will fund ness to help those in the south, that general users of the buildings improvements in the University’s which are more vulnerable. know those procedures. Integrated Emergency Operations And there are affiliations in the People should memorize the Plan, including more thorough risk Big Ten and beyond. basic points of the whole approach assessment. The important educational to emergency preparedness, or Carol Shelby, senior director of aspect of the grant was fulfilled by carry a short note to themselves, he environmental health and public plans to involve graduate students suggests. safety, says Purdue is one of 17 in the homeland security institute “We don’t want people to be awardees nationally among more in planning and risk assessment. preoccupied with this, just pre- than 280 applicants in the new pared,” he says. grant program. More steps This is the first of a new model of emer- He cites the analogy of an air- “It’s an offshoot of their K-12 Other recent developments in gency call box on campus. Standing 7 plane flight. It starts with briefing Safe Schools program,” she says. “It campus emergency preparedness feet high, it is along Harrison Street west on safety; a passenger should make will provide us with some tem- include: of Lynn Hall. High visibility is a priority, mental notes of some things, then porary staffing, as well as ability n Emergency call boxes. An and Purdue will shift from this sample enjoy the flight. to do some risk assessment and upgraded model is under consid- round pole to a square pole that more “It’s a balancing act,” he says, of exercises.” eration for the 245 call boxes on effectively displays “Emergency” facing awareness without excessive worry. She is co-principal investiga- campus. Shelby says the units still all four directions. 6 Human Resources October 23, 2008 Benefits enrollment packets ready to go as open enrollment nears Benefits enrollment packets for 2009 will go into campus mail on Walk-in help sessions during benefits enrollment Plan changes Friday. Tuesday, Staff Benefits, UMR*, 1:30-5 p.m. PWF, Worklife n Annual premium increases Employees who want a flexible Oct. 28 UnitedHealthcare Room for employees will range from spending account for 2009 or want $14 to $215, depending on to make changes to their flexible Wednesday, Staff Benefits, UMR, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. STEW 314 option and coverage category Oct. 29 UnitedHealthcare benefits — medical, short-term the employee selects and the em- disability, or personal accident Thursday, Staff Benefits 1-5 p.m. STEW 214AB ployee’s premium tier. Plan costs insurance — have through Nov. 7 Oct. 30 and comparisons are available in to enroll. Delta Dental 1-5 p.m. FREH 1-1, 1-2 the enrollment packet. Informa- All of the 2008 plans will Friday, Staff Benefits 1-5 p.m. STEW 202 tion is also at http://news.uns. return, and changes to the plans are Oct. 31 purdue.edu/insidepurdue/2008 minimal. The Board of Trustees ap- Delta Dental 8 a.m.-noon FREH 1-1, 1-2 /080929_2009benefits.html. proved the health plans on Sept. 26. Tuesday, Staff Benefits, UMR, 1-5 p.m. STEW 214CD n Coinsurance for all out-of- The enrollment packets contain Nov. 4 UnitedHealthcare network care under the Purdue a confirmation statement showing 500 plan will increase to 50 core benefits and flexible benefits, Wednesday, Staff Benefits, UMR, 8 a.m.-noon STEW 314 percent for 2009. Nov. 5 UnitedHealthcare benefit options and their cost, and n The break point for the an enrollment form. Delta Dental 11 a.m.-3 p.m. STEW 310 medical plan premium tiers The three-step enrollment will increase from $38,000 to Delta Dental 8 a.m.-noon STEW 222 form will walk employees through Thursday, $40,000. Employees who are Nov. 6 the process. After completing the Staff Benefits 8 a.m.-noon STEW 314 earning at an annual rate of pay three steps, employees who want to between $38,000 and $39,999 Friday, Staff Benefits 8 a.m.-noon STEW 204 maintain their current benefits ex- in January 2009 will move from Nov. 7 actly and have no flexible spending the higher tier to the lower one, account (FSA) will find that they * UMR is the plan administrator for the Incentive PPO and Purdue 500 medical plans resulting in a lower premium. At do not need to send in an enroll- and for Purdue’s flexible spending account program. any time during the year if an em- ment form for 2009. ployee’s pay increases to $40,000 Employees who want to make SOURCE: STAFF BENEFITS or more, the employee’s medical changes to their flexible benefits or premium will immediately move who want to contribute to an FSA employees should call Staff Benefits Resources Office for scheduling to the higher tier. must fill out an enrollment form. immediately at 49-42222. information. n Enrollment materials for Anyone who submits a com- Information sessions will be of- Other enrollment resources in- dental and prepaid legal cover- pleted enrollment form will receive fered during open enrollment. For clude the Staff Benefits Web site at age will be supplied through the a new confirmation statement in a schedule of sessions on the West www.purdue.edu/benefits and the Web rather through paper pack- late November. Employees should Lafayette campus, see the accompa- Benefits Help Line at 49-42222. ets. Go to www.purdue.edu/ check the new statement carefully nying chart. Plan costs and comparisons are benefits. Anyone without Web to make sure their benefit changes Employees at the Calumet, Fort also at http://news.uns.purdue.edu/ access can contact Staff Benefits are reflected. Wayne or North Central cam- insidepurdue/2008/080929_2009 customer service at 49-42222. If a discrepancy is found, puses should contact their Human benefits.html. Task force discusses scope of retirement plan review, seeks campus feedback The Retirement Plan Review Task topic may use the Staff Benefits n Faculty/staff • Carol Sternberger, chair and Force held its kickoff meeting on feedback site at www.purdue.edu/ • David Denis, the Burton D. professor of nursing, Fort Wayne. Oct. 6. hr/Benefits/benefitsFeedback. Morgan Chair of Private Enter- n Employee groups/retirees The group, which will examine html. Use the “Retirement Plan prise. • Dan Schuster, senior engineer the University’s current defined Review Task Force” category when • Julie Mariga, associate profes- for energy commissioning and contribution and tax deferred leaving comments or suggestions. sor of computer and information project engineering group man- annuity (TDA), discussed the proj- Although submitted feed- technology. ager, APSAC representative. ect’s scope and objectives as well as back will not receive a specific • Julio Martinez, associate pro- • Cynthia Dalton, secretary in how the task force will handle the response, task force members and fessor of civil engineering. Department of Mechanical Engi- review process. Staff Benefits will monitor the site • John McConnell, the Emanuel neering, CSSAC representative. The task force includes faculty, for faculty and staff comments. T. Weiler Distinguished Professor • Martha Chiscon, Purdue Uni- staff, a retiree and regional campus Purdue employees can monitor the of Management. versity Retirees Association. representatives, all appointed by discussion, too, by visiting the site • Joe Hornett, senior vice presi- n Resources the executive vice president and regularly. dent, treasurer and COO of the • John Beelke, director of Hu- treasurer and the provost. The task force includes: Purdue Research Foundation. man Resource Services. Purdue resource members and n Co-chairs • Scott Seidle, senior director of • Teresa Wesner, benefit man- an outside consultant will help the • Mike Atallah, associate de- investments. ager for retirement/life/disability. task force with the project. Con- partment head and Distinguished n Regional campuses • Pat Romano, fixed income sultant finalists will make presen- Professor of Computer Science. • Bill Back, vice chancellor for investments director. tations to the task force in early • Jim Almond, vice president administration, North Central. • Sharon Steen, project manager November. for business services and assistant • Dolores Rinke, professor of in business services. Anyone with feedback on the treasurer. accounting, Calumet. October 23, 2008 Human Resources 7 Online registration available for flu shot appointments Free flu shots are now being offered n Nov. 15. 8 a.m.-1:30 details on their medical plan’s cov- on the West Lafayette campus, and p.m. WorkLife Programs, Purdue erage. Medicare also covers the flu appointments will be required. West. shot for those receiving Medicare Apple deadline Human Resource Services n Dec. 3. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Room benefits. WorkLife Programs is pairing up 218A-D, Stewart Center. n Local flu shot clinics: Many fast approaching with Maxim Health Systems to A PUID is required for check-in. community agencies offer flu shots. The deadline is nearing for provide the flu shots, which are People who can’t attend one of Participants are responsible for any Healthy Purdue 2008. available to benefit-eligible faculty the sessions have other options for fees incurred. Local news outlets Eligible participants — those and staff, graduate staff, retirees, getting a flu shot: often provide times and locations. who completed a HealthPath and their spouses/same-sex domes- n Coupon: A flu shot coupon For more information about Questionnaire — need to finish tic partners. is available for other local events flu shots, contact your campus their five apples by Nov. 7 to To register for an appointment, sponsored by Maxim Health wellness program: earn $250 (before taxes). go to www.purdue.edu/worklife. Systems. The coupon is at www. n West Lafayette: 49- Participants can check their Registration must be com- purdue.edu/worklife. 45461, [email protected], www. progress with the online tracking pleted 48 hours in advance for an n PUSH: As in years past, walk- purdue.edu/worklife. system by going to www.pur- appointment. Call 49-45461 or in flu shots will be given (based n Calumet: (219) 989-2709, due.edu/healthypurdue and e-mail [email protected] with on vaccine availability) at Purdue [email protected], www. clicking “Check My Apples.” questions. University Student Health Center. calumet.purdue.edu/wellness. Programs offered through Appointments will be available This will begin Dec. 4. n Fort Wayne: (260) 481-5748, StayWell take four to six weeks to on West Lafayette campus on the n Health care provider: Every [email protected], www.ipfw.edu/ show up in the tracking system. following days: medical plan for Purdue covers the health. This applies to coaching (blue n Nov. 4. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Room flu shot. Those interested in visit- n North Central: (219) 785- apple), online Healthy Living Pro- 218A-D, Stewart Center. ing their health care provider for 5519, [email protected], www.pnc. grams (white apple), and online n Nov. 10. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Room a flu shot should check with their edu/depts/hr/Wellness/wellness. health/family centers (red apple). 2-1, Freehafer Hall. campus’s benefits information for htm. To verify completion of a StayWell program, call (800) 926-5455. The $250 (before taxes) incentive payment will be made Daylight saving time to affect some work shifts in early 2009. Employees who When Indiana clocks fall back hour shift will work 13 hours. Employment and Compensation, leave Purdue before the financial an hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. The University has determined 49-40097. incentive is paid will not receive 2, the time change will affect the that employees must be paid over- Housing and Food Services payment. work schedule of some University time for this extra hour, and the Human Resources Team, 49-49418. Campus wellness programs employees. workweek may not be modified to Physical Facilities Human can answer questions about For clerical, service and opera- avoid overtime payment. Resources Team, 49-41421. Healthy Purdue: tions technical employees, police If an employee requests the n Calumet: n West Lafayette: (765) 494- and firefighters working the third option of flexing the schedule, it Human Resources Department, 5461, [email protected]. shift on this date, the time change is permissible as long as it is done (219) 989-2254. n Calumet: (219) 989-2709, will mean that their shift will last within the same workweek, it is n Fort Wayne: [email protected]. one hour longer than normally at the employee’s request, and the Human Resources Department, n Fort Wayne: (260) 481- scheduled. For example, for that supervisor approves the request. (260) 481-6677. 6647, [email protected]. shift only, employees typically For more information, contact: n North Central: n North Central: (219) 785- working eight-hour shifts will work n West Lafayette: Human Resources Department, 5519, [email protected]. nine hours; and those used to a 12- Human Resource Services, (219) 785-5300.

Service Anniversaries CSSAC offering bus trip to Chicago in December 40 years: Jeri McIntyre, agricultural try and molecular pharmacology; VanMeter, musical organizations. economics. Marcia Heishman, bursar’s office; 10 years: Skye Abt, building The Purdue Employees Activity 35 years: Dale Winter, building Janet McDonald, building services, services; Patricia Becerra, building Program, a subcommittee of the services, IPFW. Calumet; Deborah Rishel, card ser- services, Calumet; Claude Biggs, Clerical and Service Staff Advisory 30 years: Linda Applegate, vices office; Lucinda Rusk, building Cary Quadrangle; Carrie Costello, Committee, has planned a bus trip parking facilities; Marylou Mattes, construction management technol- police department; Richard Frost, Dec. 6 to downtown Chicago — educational studies; Ronald Mitch- ogy; Martha Jo Weaver, center for operations and maintenance; just in time for some holiday shop- ell, fire department. instructional excellence; Rickey Barbara Joyner, field extension ping or whatever a rider wishes. 25 years: Suzanne Evans, Wind- Zinn, operations and maintenance. educators; Terry Laorange, opera- The trip, open to all Purdue sor Halls; James Harman, intercol- 15 years: Judy Foresman, Har- tions and maintenance; Brenda staff, faculty, students and friends, legiate athletics; Bertha Torres, rison Hall; Dennis Heath, materi- McDonald, center for instructional will start from Freehafer Hall at 8 resource management, Calumet; als management and distribution; excellence; Sharon Miller, heating a.m. for drop-off in Chicago cen- Mary Jo Vandeveer, budget and fis- Millard Leming, building services; and power; Sharon Newton, Hawk- tral shopping area. The return trip cal planning. Genoveva Lopez, Cary Quadrangle; ins Hall; Yvonne Ray, management; will start at 5 p.m. Chicago time. 20 years: R.L. Doyle, opera- Mitsuko Means, Hawkins Hall; John Rodenbarger, IT infrastruc- To register for the trip, fill out tions and maintenance; Brian Ford, Diane Moody, construction and ture; David Satterfield, general reservation form at www.purdue. animal sciences research farms; engineering, Calumet; Rosanna stores, Calumet; Bruce Stansberry, edu/cssac/Employee_Trips/. Stewart Frescas, medicinal chemis- Phillippo, accounting services; operations and maintenance. Deadline for registration is Daniel Rotello, libraries; Kimberly Nov. 19. Cost is $20 per person. 8 Faculty RESEARCH October 23, 2008 Nine Purdue researchers recognized with NSF early-career awards Nine Purdue faculty members have won the National Science Founda- tion’s most prestigious honor for outstanding young researchers in 2008. The Faculty Early Career Devel- opment awards range from $300,000 to $500,000 in research funding over four or five years. About 400 researchers win the awards annually. Purdue’s recipients are Robin PHOTO BY DAVID UMBERGER Adams, Monica Cox, Inseok Hwang, Dan Jiao, Guy Lebanon, Melvin Robin Adams, assistant professor of en- Leok, Chang Lu, Dimitrios Perou- gineering education, describes themes in lis and Luo Si. Details about the her research to investigate why and how awardees and their research follow: people become good cross-disciplinary teachers, workers and students. Cross-disciplinary thinking Adams, assistant professor of phased approach to better under- engineering education, will inves- stand how to prepare graduate PHOTO BY DAVID UMBERGER tigate why and how people become engineering students effectively for Inseok Hwang (left), assistant professor of aeronautics and astronautics, works with good cross-disciplinary teachers, careers in academia and industry. graduate students Brandon Wampler (middle) and James Goppert to develop “mobile workers and students. The aim Phase one will identify norms, networked embedded systems.” of this research is to better enable skills and attributes that experts effective cross-disciplinary practice in academia and industry believe PHOTO BY DAVID UMBERGER and learning at the undergraduate, are essential for individuals with Monica Cox (center), graduate and postgraduate levels. engineering doctorates to succeed assistant professor A portion of the research will within a changing academy and of engineering edu- delve into how cross-disciplinary society. Phase two will concentrate cation, speaks with thinkers find serendipitous connec- on designing and creating a pilot graduate students tions among seemingly different and validating an assessment tool Tenille Medley and concepts and how they fluidly that measures the extent to which a Nathan McNeill adopt different roles when partici- sample of engineering doctoral stu- during a research pating in team projects. In-depth dents identify with the norms, skills meeting. data will be collected from a diverse and attributes identified in the first study group over a two-year period phase. Phase three will evaluate to explore how individuals develop students’ professional development as cross-disciplinary thinkers. experiences in graduate studies biological systems such as organs. simultaneously, requiring less time Adams also will work with using the instrument developed in The systems are difficult to model and computer memory than con- Discovery Learning Center to form the second phase. and optimize because they con- ventional algorithms. a “Cross-Disciplinary Commons” The integration of research tain a large number of interacting Advanced simulations are where educators will share ways to and education will occur through subsystems. becoming increasingly necessary as approach cross-disciplinary teach- course modules and print material The algorithms also will be de- circuits are growing more complex, ing. The research is funded by a that reflect research findings, the signed for operating autonomous air containing features measured in five-year, $495,830 grant. implementation of these modules vehicles and will be tested on such nanometers. The new algorithms in graduate engineering seminars vehicles. They could have broader would make it possible to analyze an Career preparation and courses, and the involvement future applications, such as enabling integrated circuit within 10 minutes Cox, assistant professor of engi- of undergraduate and graduate ground robotic vehicles to automati- instead of 110 days using conven- neering education, will use a three- students in data collection, data cally maneuver around obstacles tional methods. analysis and module development in urban environments and more Jiao also will develop an over the duration of the project. efficiently operating the power grid. undergraduate course that com- The research is funded with a five- The research is funded with a bines instruction in both circuits year, $541,507 grant. five-year, $400,000 grant. and electromagnetic fields and a graduate-level course on comput- Complex networked systems Next-generation chips er-aided design. The research to Hwang, assistant professor of Jiao, assistant professor of develop “full-wave electromagnetic aeronautics and astronautics, will electrical and computer engineer- analysis”is funded with a five-year, develop a theory to describe the ing, will develop advanced algo- $400,000 grant. workings of “mobile networked rithms to simulate and analyze the embedded systems”and create performance of next-generation Document analysis efficient numerical algorithms computer chips. Lebanon, assistant professor of and experimental testbeds to help Integrated circuits generate statistics and electrical and com- PHOTO BY TOM CAMPBELL improve the systems. electrical and magnetic fields, but puter engineering, who also has a Chang Lu (right), professor of agricultural The complex systems include conventional techniques analyze courtesy appointment in computer and biological engineering, and gradu- the next-generation air traffic these fields separately. She will science, will use the NSF grant ate student Jun Wang run a test on their control system, networked robotics develop algorithms to simulate to further develop a new analysis microfluidic chip that fuses cells. in factories, sensor networks and both electrical and magnetic fields technique to classify, segment and October 23, 2008 Faculty RESEARCH 9

satellites or autonomous vehicles. The project, titled “Compu- tation Geometric Mechanics: Foundations, Computation and Applications,” will exploit certain geometric features to allow precise control of vehicles using natural dynamics, as opposed to brute force methods that use large con- trol forces to overwhelm the dy- namics. This will allow unmanned underwater vehicles to evaluate the ocean floor without disturb- PHOTO BY DAVID UMBERGER ing sediment and more precisely Melvin Leok, assistant professor of math- orient orbital telescopes in space. In ematics, shows a toy that illustrates the addition, this research will improve rotations, shape changes and geometric the ability to control interconnected phenomena involved in the conservation systems of autonomous vehicles and of angular momentum. distributed sensor networks. The project will examine subtle PHOTOs BY ANDY HANCOCK (above) and DAVID UMBERGER summarize text documents. non-linear effects over long periods ABOVE: Luo Si (left), assistant profes- Lebanon has created a com- of time, which is critical for space sor of computer science, and graduate puter-assisted document browsing exploration. A greater understand- student Suleyman Cetintas work on a technology that graphically repre- ing of these effects will allow re- presentation explaining an improved sents a text document, illustrating searchers to implement more robust method for federated text searches. the points at which a document and reliable numerical methods into changes topic and where relevant orbital simulators and incorporate AT LEFT: Guy Lebanon, assistant profes- information is concentrated. User mathematical theories and simula- sor of statistics and electrical and com- studies have shown the technique tions into mission design. puter engineering, examines the results to be more efficient and less time- The NSF has awarded Leok a from his document browsing technology. consuming than existing analyses. five-year, $450,000 grant. The document analysis tech- neering, will use the NSF grant to one-stop access to information. nique has applications for research, Opening pores in cell membranes help develop a new class of liquid Valuable information is hidden Web browsing and reading com- Lu, assistant professor of agri- electronic circuits and devices for from traditional search engines due prehension. It also could be refined cultural and biological engineering, high-frequency wireless commu- to an inability to keep up with regu- to evaluate biological sequences will use NSF funds to develop and nications. The research to develop lar updates, missing the connection such as DNA. improve a method called electropo- liquid microwave devices is funded between information distributed The research is funded with a ration for a process in which cells with a five-year, $400,000 grant. across multiple Web pages, and five-year, $405,000 grant. Lebanon are sent through channels within The research merges two tech- ignoring information about users is part of Purdue’s machine learn- a microchip and electrical pulses nologies, high-frequency electron- and information sources. ing and applied statistics group. open pores in cell membranes. ics and “microfluidics,”to create Si will improve upon the cur- These openings allow research- liquid circuits that are powerful, rent federated text searches that Movement of satellites, vehicles ers to insert relatively large mol- reconfigurable and effectively focus on content relevance by Leok, assistant professor of ecules into the cells, a necessary but cooled. The liquid radio compo- incorporating information about mathematics and member of difficult step in the study of gene nents would be easy to tune to users and information sources. He Purdue’s Center for Computational functions, pharmaceuticals and meet differing standards from one will research ways to satisfy a user’s and Applied Mathematics, will other cutting-edge research. Lu will country to another. This ability search criteria by considering con- develop a mathematical frame- work to make the process more ef- is especially important in multi- tent relevance, search results from work that combines geometric and ficient and improve the technology national military missions, where past queries, personal information numerical techniques to control to the point where molecules can allies from different nations must needs and search-response time. He complex systems such as clusters of be automatically inserted into cells communicate with each other. will develop methods to produce as they flow through microchips. accurate ranked results and analyze Lu will test a series of cell lines Improved search engines search results from past queries for for screening various genes, a quick Si, assistant professor of more accurate search solutions. method for potentially providing computer science, will advance In addition, Si will build algo- information on their function. The the development of federated rithms within existing research en- grant also will involve developing text searches, which connect to vironments. The research is funded “electronic field trips”for middle multiple search engines to offer by a five year, $481,000 grant. and high school students to teach them about biological engineering. PHOTO BY DAVID UMBERGER He will develop and teach a Dan Jiao, assistant new course on emerging technolo- professor of electrical and gies in biological engineering and computer engineering, de- train undergraduate and graduate scribes her research to de- PHOTO BY DAVID UMBERGER students. Lu’s project will be funded velop scalable algorithms Dimitrios Peroulis, assistant professor with a five-year, $400,000 grant. for simulations to guide the of electrical and computer engineer- design of next-generation ing, is developing a new class of liquid Liquid circuits computer chips. electronic circuits and devices for high- Peroulis, assistant professor frequency wireless communications. of electrical and computer engi- 10 Employees, history October 23, 2008 Employment milestones of clerical, service staff to be recognized More than 300 members of the Heath, agricultural and biological ics; Camille Hamelman, medicinal Meredith Hall; Deborah Baker, clerical and service staff will be engineering; Deborah Heemstra, chemistry and molecular pharma- bursar’s office; John Baumgardt, honored Dec. 2 at the annual libraries; Kathryn Hughes, airport cology; James Harman, intercol- recreational sports; Deborah Bishir, recognition luncheon to be held in operations; Mona Jackson, youth legiate athletics administration; intercollegiate athletics administra- the North and South Ballrooms, development and agricultural Connie Houston, university calen- tion; Steven Boes, intercollegiate Purdue Memorial Union. education; Tim Johnson, building dar office; Dinea Kinzer, Hawkins athletics administration; Donna Those being honored include: services; Susan Keller, Hillenbrand Hall; Karen Klemme, industrial Bray, materials management and 40 years: Randall Conwell, op- Hall; Theresa Kline, Cary Quad- and physical pharmacy; David distribution; Peggy Brummett, erations and maintenance; Vonda rangle; Harold Lambirth, grounds; Kniola, biological sciences; Rebecca Cary Quadrangle; Richard Chil- Dowell, chemistry; Daniel Elston, Mary Madary, materials manage- McCormick, development office; dress, aviation technology; Sandra animal sciences research farms. ment distribution; Bonnie Misner, Linda Paquay, physics; Deidra Pit- Cornell, Hawkins Hall; Lizbeth 35 years: Sandy Clawson, alum- electrical and computer engineer- man, liberal arts counseling and Crites, accounting services; Denise ni association; Gary Delp, building ing; Victoria Moelhman, libraries; student services; Elizabeth Rausch, Danaher, building services; William services; Karen Fields, libraries; Kay Ronald Mulinix, Meredith Hall; agriculture administration; Merry Dillon, building services; Kristie Gohn, HFS business office; David Tammy Muthig, computer sci- Riley, grounds; Cynthia Robertson, Dowell, materials management and Lentz, Purdue village; Virginia Liv- ence; Gary Ogden, grounds; Cheryl alumni association; William Shil- distribution; R.L. Doyle, opera- ingston, biological sciences; Pamela Parker, animal disease diagnostic ling, building services; Terry Shoaf, tions and maintenance; William Pence, recreational sports; Donnie laboratory; Samuel Perry, Feldun printing services; Sharon Stokes, Drake, electrical and computer Sandefur, fire department; Molly Purdue Ag Center; Gina Richey, university residences directors engineering; Beth Dye, liberal arts Stetler, civil engineering; Steve earth and atmospheric sciences; office; Michael Taylor, agricultural administration; Dallas Eikenberry, Viles, operations and maintenance; Michele Salla, human resource communication service; Bethany chemistry; Forrest Evans, building Richard Ward, grounds. services; Merrilee Shoaf, materi- Taylor, Owen Hall; Steven Titolo, services; Janice Flora, education 30 years: Cyndy Anderson, als management and distribution; mechanical engineering; Patri- administration; Craig Flynn, opera- state chemist’s office; Randy Marla Soposky, registrar’s office; cia Tucker, bursar’s office; Mary tions and maintenance; Brian Ford, Angstadt, operations and mainte- Marsha Stultz, aviation technology; Vandeveer, office of budget and animal sciences research farms; nance; Linda Applegate, parking Joseph Tidrick, university ware- fiscal planning; Marcella Vansickle, Dawn Foushi, agronomy; Stewart facilities; Richard Austin, intercol- houses; Elmer Vester, intercollegiate management administration and Frescas, medicinal chemistry and legiate athletics administration; athletics administration; Brenda instruction; Elizabeth Wasson, molecular pharmacology; Carol Teresa Brown, libraries; Brenda Warren, agronomy; Janet, Yoakum, police department; Brenda Watts, Galloway, construction inspectors; Campbell, biological sciences; management administration and electrical and computer engineer- Lisa Geisler, accounting services; Rebecca Clement, Purdue Village; instruction. ing; Jonathan Wiggins, operations Barbara German, McCutcheon Dean Edging, grounds; Tim Felty, 25 years: Kathryn Brewer, agri- and maintenance; Martha Wil- Hall; Glen Griffith, printing servic- grounds; Tim Foster, building cultural and biological engineering; liams, IT networks and security; es; Michael Harris, operations and services; Charles Gipson, op- Linda Byfield, computer science; Robert Willis, mechanical engi- maintenance; Nathan Hartz, Mer- erations and maintenance; Diana Paul Flynn, grounds; Julia Gable, neering; Carol Wilson, veterinary edith Hall; Rosalee Hayward, Cary Goode, management adminis- management administration and medicine administration; Linda Quadrangle; Marcia Heishman, tration and instruction; Sandra instruction; Bruce Garriott, Wind- Yanner, Hawkins Hall. Hartman, news service; Denise sor Halls; Thomas Halsmer, phys- 20 years: Shirley Andres, Continued on next page HistoryCorner National champions 10 seasons ago Senior co-captains Stephanie White and Ukari Figgs acknowl- edge the crowd March 31, 1999, in Mackey Arena at a celebra- tion of the NCAA women’s national basketball championship. Purdue beat Duke 62-45 on March 28 in San Jose, Calif. White was conference and national player of the year. Figgs was named most outstanding player in the Final Four and honorable mention All-American. Purdue’s 34-1 season included a Nov. 15 triumph that ended Tennessee’s 46-game win streak and featured a number Next time … of school and Big Ten records. But after two years and a title, History Corner will recall Carolyn Peck left as head coach to become general manager this campus landmark and and coach of the new Orlando pro basketball franchise. Purdue a windy night. 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Continued from previous page teaching and learning technologies; Todd Himen, Northeast Purdue Ag bursar’s office; Nancy Jackson, Center; Signe Hobaugh, biologi- Anthropology’s new home McCutcheon Hall; James Jacobs, cal sciences; Larry Horton, Purdue building services; Jerry Jewell, op- Village; Marion Hutsell, operations erations and maintenance; Denice and maintenance; Sandy Jansen, IT Johnson, continuing and distance customer relations; Debra Kemble education; Gene Jonas, PMU; Amy Purdue village; Robert Kenworthy, Kingma, registrar’s office; Donald grounds; Penny Ledman, Meredith Land, Cary Quadrangle; Nancy Hall; Millard Leming, building ser- Loveless, building services; Patti vices; Kathleen Lester, agricultural Maxson, building services; Barbara communication service; Genoveva McManaway, building services; Lopez, Cary Quadrangle; Janet Carl Millburg, grounds; Terri Lowery, printing services; Brenda Minick, IT networks and security; Mcdonald, center for instructional Kathy Nelson, McCutcheon Hall; excellence; Mitsuko Means, Hawk- Asia Noori, Hillenbrand Hall; ins Hall; Sharon Meister, hall of Bonnie Nowakowski, curriculum music operations; Diana Mitchell, and instruction; John Orr, airport admissions; Edward Parks, build- operations; Dania Remaly, librar- ing services; Tracie Pattengale, ies; Kathleen Reppert, curriculum building services; Terry Pyatt, and instruction; Denise Riley, Owen Hall; Daniel Rotello, librar- Photo by Andrew Hancock animal disease diagnostic labora- ies; Enrique Salazar, Tarkington Visitors browse a variety of displays during the open house Oct. 8 for the newly tory; Deborah Rishel, card services Hall; Judy Schmitz, international formed Department of Anthropology in Stone Hall. The department, part of the office; Jeffery Roe, operations and programs; Donald Sigman, materi- College of Liberal Arts, separated this fall from the Department of Sociology. maintenance; Rita Rothenberger; als management and distribution; development office; Lucinda Rusk, Marcia Smith, state chemist’s building construction management office; Carmen Springer, materi- technology; James Schutz, chemis- als management and distribution; Wiley Hall; Richard Frost, opera- Hall; Edward Nelson, manage- try; Kimberly Shoaf, building ser- Jeffrey Synesael, animal sciences tions and maintenance; Donald ment administration and instruc- vices; Sharon Short, development research farms; James Tremmel, Fultz, biochemistry; Susan Gauger, tion; Sharon Newton, Hawkins office; Timothy Snider, operations Hillenbrand Hall; Kimberly Van agricultural and biological engi- Hall; Melody Noah, Hawkins Hall; and maintenance; Scott Sprowl, op- Meter, musical organizations; Billie neering; Lini Guo, Windsor Halls; Stephen Norris, operations and erations and maintenance; Judith Vanderbilt, operations and mainte- Janet Hahn, HTM food service; maintenance; Billy Pitts, operations Stotler, biochemistry; Judith Tenny- nance; Cheryl Vaughn, PMU; Paula Sherry Halsema, Meredith Hall; and maintenance; Bruce Polstra, son, financial aid; Marti Van Court, Vitello, radiological and environ- Dawn Hamilton, Cary Quadrangle; recreational sports; Yvonne Ray, nursing; Gilberto Vera, heating and mental management; Tracy Wie- Joy Haniford, admissions; Luke management administration and power; Doris Wallmann, McCutch- gand, comparative pathobiology. Hardebeck, operations and main- instruction; Michael Reynolds, reg- eon Hall; Martha Weaver, center 10 years: Skye Abt, building tenance; Elizabeth Hayes, sociology istrar’s office; Dora Reynolds, vet- for instructional excellence; Karen services; Carolyn Ake, physical and anthropology; Susan Haynes, erinary medical teaching hospital; Wethington, pharmacy, nursing facilities business office; Malissa materials management and distri- Lana Rice, science administration; and health sciences administration; Allen, food sciences; Ina Anstett, bution; Carla Hoskins, IT teaching Eric Ridgley, materials manage- Glenna Whiteman, Windsor Halls; dean of students office; Richard and learning technologies; Terry ment and distribution; Shirley Robert Whitus, building services; Arnold, building services; Jennifer Hunley, PMU; David Hunt, opera- Riggs, PMU; John Rodenbarger, IT Jane Yundt, office of university Austin, Cary Quadrangle; Tonda tions and maintenance; Marcia Iles, networks and security; Brenda Rus- architect. Aveline, PMU; Wanda Bailey, intercollegiate athletics administra- sell, veterinary medicine admin- 15 years: Kathryn Anderson, speech, language and hearing sci- tion; Melinda Irby, printing servic- istration; Linda Sinclair, agricul- human resource services; Cathy ences; Steven Beever, operations es; Barbara Joyner, field extension ture administration; John Sloan, Barker, financial aid; Paula Beaver, and maintenance; Claude Biggs, educators; Gloria Kalhust, director operations and maintenance; center for career opportunities; Cary Quadrangle; Peggy Blessing, of business managers office; Paula Hacene Smaine, PMU; Bonnie Michael Booth, animal sciences; management administration and Kerkhove, aeronautics and astro- Sprague, agricultural communica- Jerilyn Bosworth Parker, university instruction; Todd Brewer, avia- nautics; Dale Kesler, grounds, Da- tion service; James Stanchfield, IT residences directors office; Shelby tion technology; Elizabeth Brooks, vid Ket, HTM food service; Robin teaching and learning technologies; Bunch, Cary Quadrangle; Stanley veterinary medicine administra- King, bursar’s office; Peter Kohne, Bruce Stansberry, operations and Burkart, heating and power; Janet tion; Doug Bylund, operations HTM food service; Terry Laorange, maintenance; Garnet Stetler, HTM Burkenpas, technology admin- and maintenance; Julia Calvillo, operations and maintenance; Linda food service; Sheila Stingle, materi- istration; Cheryl Byers, accounts field extension educators; Michael Lappin, dean of students office; Le- als engineering; Scott Stremiecki, payable and travel; Diana Byers, IT Charlesworth, utilities distribution; nora Lasic, building services; Peter IT networks and security; Mary networks and security; Ruth Carl- Christina Clark, consumer and Limon, building services; Quanying Stultz, research foundation; Shelly son, Earhart Hall; Lorraine Chafin, family sciences; Don Coffey, heat- Liu, PMU; Julie Lucies, veterinary Surber, agricultural economics; building services; Randy Cornell, ing and power; Michelle Conwell, medical teaching hospital; Shir- Jennifer Swingle, bursar’s office; building services; Kimberly Dim- political science; Carrie Costello, ley Maines, youth development Beth Timmons, physical facilities mick, physical facilities business police department; Susan Crager, and agricultural education; James business office; James Tucker, Pur- office; Reta Dispennett, Hillen- consumer and family sciences; Lesa Mamph, intercollegiate athletics due Village; Elisheba Van Winkle, brand Hall; Judy Foresman, Cary Crouse, Hillenrand Hall; Char- administration; Roger May, PMU; graduate school administration; Quadrangle; Becky Haas, grounds, lene Darnell, HFS business office; Marcella Maynard, chemical engi- Howard Weaver, operations and Christine Hall, Purdue Village; Cheryl Erwin, marketing commu- neering; Sharon Miller, heating and maintenance; Robert Winter, Dennis Heath, materials manage- nications; Susan Fortman, con- power; William Morris, heating operations and maintenance; Jewel ment and distribution; Wanda sumer and family sciences; Leroy and power; Alan Mullins, building Yeager, woodland management; Hedden, PMU; Michael Hill, IT Franklin, grounds; Terry Freeman, services; Pamela Nash, Tarkington Peggy Zink, Windsor Halls. 12 Campus news October 23, 2008 Purdue $304 million scholarship campaign reaches quarter mark A gift of more than $1.5 million was a former member of the Pur- This fall, Purdue awarded $7 who meet the requirements of the from a Valparaiso woman brings due Varsity Glee Club. He also par- million to 820 Trustee Scholarship Twenty-First Century Scholars Pro- the total raised in Purdue’s cam- ticipated in Sigma Alpha Epsilon students and $3.7 million to 638 gram. Purdue will provide a combi- paign for scholarships and student social fraternity, University Choir, Presidential Scholarship winners. nation of grant aid and work-study retention to almost a quarter of its Camera Club, Newman Club and The Trustees Scholarship offers funding that will meet financial $304 million goal. Pi Tau Sigma mechanical engineer- an annual award of $8,000 for Indi- need for four years. These students The late Agnes Sopcak made ing academic honor society while ana residents and $10,000 for out- also will benefit from academic and the bequest to expand the en- at Purdue. of-state students. The Presidential social support programs designed dowed scholarship in her brother’s Charles earned a bachelor’s Scholarship offers an annual award specifically for Purdue Promise name that benefits undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering of $5,000 for Indiana residents and scholars. The first recipients will students in the Purdue Varsity Glee from Purdue in 1940 and also was $7,000 for out-of-state students. In- start class in fall 2009. About 200 Club who have a financial need. a graduate of the U.S. Air Force state tuition is $7,750 for students students a year will be enrolled, The gift toward the Access and Suc- Academy. enrolling this fall; non-resident and by 2013 it is expected that 880 cess drive was announced Oct. 4 at Another brother, Edward, students pay $23,224. students on campus will be part of a President’s Council event. earned a bachelor’s degree in Both scholarships are re- this program. “Gifts like this bring talented materials engineering from Purdue newable for up to four years of Purdue Marquis Scholarship students to Purdue and help ensure in 1942. While a student at Purdue, full-time enrollment at the West Program: This program helps that they get the support they need Edward was involved in many Lafayette campus for students Indiana students whose families to succeed,” President France A. organizations, including University who maintain a 3.0 GPA while at earn $40,000-$70,000 and who Córdova said. “The Access and Suc- Choir. After graduation, he served Purdue. To be considered for the qualify for minimal or no state and cess campaign to expand student in the U.S. Army Air Corps during Presidential or Trustee scholar- federal aid. The average income for aid and support programs is a World War II. ships, students must have attained Purdue student families is $70,000, major part of the University’s new Charles died in 1987 in Dayton, a high school GPA of 3.8 on a 4.0 and assistance will be provided on strategic plan.” Ohio. Edward died in 2001 in scale. The Trustees Scholarship also a sliding scale. The first award from Sopcak, who retired as a lieu- Howell, Mich. requires either a 2000 or higher the funds raised by the campaign tenant colonel in the U.S. Marine The $304 million fund drive score on the SAT or a score of 30 will start in fall 2009. Corps Reserve after 25 years, died and internal reallocations will or higher on the ACT composite For the Trustee and Presidential in August in Valparaiso, Ind. Al- expand the University’s student aid and writing tests. Students scoring scholarships, complete admission though she did not attend Purdue, contribution to $77 million annu- 1850-1990 on the SAT or 27-29 on applications must be on file in the she was a lifetime member of the ally. Much of the money raised will the ACT would be eligible for the Office of Admissions by Nov. 15. Engineering Dean’s Club and in her be placed in endowments, and the Presidential Scholarship. For the Marquis, students should lifetime had given Purdue $85,000 endowments’ earnings will be used For students currently enrolling file a Free Application for Federal for scholarships. to fund the efforts. About two- for next fall, two other new scholar- Student Aid by March 1. Interested She made the bequest to the thirds will go to scholarships for ships will be available. students can contact the Division Charles F. Sopcak Memorial Schol- students at all Purdue campuses. Purdue Promise: The Purdue of Financial Aid at 49-45050 or go arship Fund, an endowed scholar- The rest will support K-12 pro- Promise ensures a Purdue educa- to www.purdue.edu/dfa for more ship fund established earlier in the grams and help students succeed tion to Indiana students whose information on financial aid and name of her brother Charles, who after they enroll at Purdue. families earn $40,000 or less and admissions requirements.

Innovation alliance has spot on YouTube Cisco gift assists videoconferencing A new, 30-second YouTube video prelude to other elements of a joint A new videoconferencing system ford University, University of highlights the Indiana Innovation public relations campaign. Other donated to Purdue by Cisco Sys- California-Berkeley, University Alliance, a joint effort by Purdue pieces include presentations, a Q tems Inc. is now set up in Room of California-San Diego, Cornell, and Indiana universities to foster and A, a Web site and a brochure. A 1198, Lawson Computer Science Johns Hopkins University, Uni- life sciences research and partner- series of op-eds are in the works. Building. versity of California-Los Angeles, ships throughout Indiana. “We want to convey the The TelePresence videocon- Georgia Institute of Technology, The video, available at www. message that by Purdue and IU ferencing system uses high-defi- North Carolina State University, youtube.com/watch?v=jp2F5i2lpoI working together, the entire state nition video and advanced audio University of Washington, and and on the Indiana Innovation Al- will benefit,” Lechtenberg said. The to deliver live, face-to-face University of North Carolina. liance Web site at www.indianain- range of media reflects the intent to communications. The value of the donation is novationalliance.org/news.html, reach people “from state govern- Purdue received the Cisco approximately $650,000, includ- expresses the Purdue-IU partner- ment, agencies and organizations TelePresence System 1000, a ing three years of networking and ship in a humorous tone. to business investors to researchers single-screen system designed for support costs. In this video, viewers won’t be and even to upcoming students and small group meetings or one-on- Through an arrangement saddled with a lengthy explanation a work force that could benefit.” one meetings. with similarly equipped Cisco of the alliance or the life sciences, Bill Stephan, vice president Faculty interested in sched- sales offices, Purdue faculty will says Victor Lechtenberg, Purdue’s for engagement at IU, says, “We’re uling a meeting should contact be able to communicate with col- vice provost for engagement. trying to take advantage of emerg- Candace Walters, [email protected]. leagues all over the world, saving “It is simply meant to create a ing communications trends and edu, to ask about availability. travel time and expenses. little buzz about an unprecedented technology to communicate what Purdue is one of 12 universi- More details of the system partnership,” Lechtenberg said. we think is an important message ties to receive a system. Other are available at the Cisco Web site The video, created by staff to a range of stakeholders.” university sites are Massachusetts through this link: http://tinyurl. in the IU Office of Public Affairs For more information, see Institute of Technology, Stan- com/y3q9vq. and Government Relations with www.indianainnovationalliance. input from Purdue colleagues, is a org/index.html. October 23, 2008 CAMPUS NEWS, Employees 13

Learning to be a fan Course textbook links needed for site Fans line up The Office of the Provost is ask- site has received more than 11,200 back nearly to ing all academic departments to hits. Northwestern assist with a Purdue Web site that “Purdue’s online textbook list- Avenue to meet provides students with a compre- ings provide a way to save substan- Chris Kramer and hensive listing of textbooks needed tial amounts of money by allowing get autographs for upcoming classes. students to buy textbooks utilizing Oct. 17 during the Departments are being asked to free market competition,” says PSG opening part of post a list of the textbooks needed senator Justin Nelson. “This sub- Mackey Mad- for the spring 2009 semester on stantial decrease in costs benefits ness. The event their own home pages. Once the low-income students, many of marking the start information is posted, they should whom must work through college of men’s and submit a link or URL address for and have substantial debt.” women’s basket- the list to Michelle Davis at vpss@ Lee Gordon, assistant vice ball seasons later purdue.edu. president for student services tech- moved indoors for The provost’s office requests nology and assessment, says the site skits, player in- that departments submit the infor- puts Purdue ahead of new require- troductions, skills mation by Oct. 31. The links will ments within the Higher Education competitions and be used on the textbook Web site, Opportunity Act for institutions to scrimmages. In www.purdue.edu/textbooks. disclose textbook information. between, Purdue The site is a joint effort by the “We will be able to fine-tune volleyball beat Office of the Provost, the Office of our process before this requirement Wisconsin. the Vice President for Student Ser- goes into effect on July 1, 2010,” vices and Purdue Student Govern- Gordon says. Photo by Andrew Hancock ment. Since going live in April, the EVP&T staff members to be recognized for years of service to Purdue Administrative and professional fice of investments; Peter Pyatt, office Gardner, OnePurdue; Diana Jackson, Angelique Grossenbacher, agricul- staff members in the executive vice of university architect; Gale Rhodes, comptroller’s office; Ellen Lennox, ture business office; Melissa Guinn, president and treasurer’s area will be VPBS system support group; Glen office of university architect; Laurie science business office; Cherise Hall, honored Oct. 28 for their service to Shockey, operations and mainte- Millar, card services office; Richard agriculture business office; Kristin the University. nance; Thomas Wright, sponsored Miller, VPBS system support group; Hartwick, provost’s business office; The annual luncheon will recog- program services. Becky Moyer, residence halls; Larry Paul Johansen, information ser- nize those celebrating 10, 15, 20, 25, 25 years: Mary Bennett, uni- Rayburn, transportation service; Ken vices; Deborah Johnson, office of 30, 35, 40 and 45 years of service. versity residences directors office; Sandel, office of the executive vice university architect; Heidi Johnston- Those being honored include: Frederick Bradley, purchasing; John president and treasurer; Ron Spray, Murillo, Hillenbrand Hall; Daniel 45 years: Charles Ridge, office of DeMais, office of university architect; heating and power; Wendy Tommas- Layman, human resource services; university architect. Douglas Evans, office of university Dolick, Windsor Halls; Kevin Vedder, Joy Loflin, human resource ser- 40 years: James David, budget architect; John Fader, operations and human resource services; Judith vices; David Lucas, operations and and fiscal planning; Carolanne Rob- maintenance; Blix Fredrick, student Weiss, office of the executive vice maintenance; Christopher Marks, inson, hall of music; Melvin Trimble, union, IPFW; Susan Ince, human president and treasurer; Jane White, construction inspectors; Christopher human resource services. resource services; Steven Jonker, HFS business office; Melissa Wilson, Martin, engineering business office; 35 years: Joseph Arnett, utilities Cary Quadrangle; John Meyers, university residences directors office. Kevin Maurer, university residences distribution; John Beelke, human re- housing and food services; Patricia 15 years: Randall Buller, collec- directors office; Nancy McGlothlin, source services; Beth Fosnaugh, Cary Oswalt, pharmacy business office; tions office; Howard Byers, build- Hawkins Hall; Susan Miller, human Quadrangle; James Foster, university Jeffrey Rhodes, office of university ing services; Stephen Chaddock, resources; Teresa Mimms, treasury residences directors office; Michael architect; Olivia Richardson, human police department; Susan DeChant, operations; Franklin Morris, op- Szczepanski, business services com- resource services; Rick Shoaf, collec- OnePurdue; Donna Dye, human erations and maintenance; Bradley puting; Stephanie Willis, sponsored tions office; Michael Warden, office resource services; Timothy Heffron, Peart, business services computing; program services. of university architect. comptroller’s office; Crystal Hughes, Marcia Pitty, physical facilities com- 30 years: William Bormann, 20 years: Lila Albin, radiological physical facilities computing; Larry puting; Gail Riese, physical facilities OnePurdue; Walter Branson, vice and environmental management; Morgan Sr., construction inspectors; administrative support and auxil- chancellor for financial affairs; Kim- Toni Allen, housing and food Rosanna Phillippo, accounting ser- iary servivces; Rebecca Ross-Field, berly Canine, university residences services; Lucia Anderson, direc- vices; Beverly Puller, finance; David HFS human resource office; Mary directors office; Deborah Dimmitt, tor of business managers; Frank Swathwood, Earhart Hall. Schmidt, research foundation; Terry agriculture business office; James Arihood, construction inspectors; 10 years: Shannon Banta, HFS Schroeder, business services comput- Dominique, office of university Sally Ashlock, office of the executive human resources; Katherine Braz, ing; Deanna Shafer-Rater, physical architect; Shirley Drake, research vice president and treasurer; John housing and food services; Con- facilities computing; Kent Shoults, foundation; Judy Hanna, bursar’s Bachmann, grounds; Judith Bennett, stance Brophy, Wiley Hall; Robert business office academic support office; Ronald Houston, airport collections office; David A. Biggs, Brophy, Cary Quadrangle; Jody services; Cynthia Stephens, human operations; Michael Koppes, envi- engineering, utilities and construc- Couch, housing and food services; resource services; Tammy Synesael, ronmental health and public safety; tion; David Burford, operations Kristina Evans, radiological and human resource services; Stephen Chung-kee Lee, OnePurdue; Keith and maintenance; Bridget Cadwell, environmental management; Craig Turner, physical plant administra- Moore, office of university architect; copy center; Gregory Deason, re- Fee, VPBS system support group; tion; Kimberly Vestal, research Saundra Oneal, physical facilities search foundation; Connie Dunbar, Thomas Gardner, office of university foundation; Michele Wing, physical business office; Bruce Pershing, of- provost’s business office; Melinda architect; Gary Goldberg, PMU; facilities business office. 14 EVENTS October 23, 2008 Calendar Xy Events are free unless noted. Ticket prices bracket advances to semifinal 7 or 9 p.m. are for single events, not any series or Nov. 26 and either consolation game 1:30 discount offers. West Lafayette campus cal- p.m. or championship game 3:30 p.m. endars also are at http://calendar.purdue. Nov. 28 in New York. edu and in each issue of Purdue Today, our e-mail newsletter to employees. Wednesday, Nov. 19 n Volleyball (women’s) vs. Illinois. 7 p.m. Intercollegiate Athletic Facility. Athletics Tickets: adult, $9-$8; student, $6-$5. Thursday, Nov. 20 For tickets, call Athletic Ticket Office, (765) n Women’s basketball vs. Portland. 494-3194 or (800) 49-SPORT [497-7678]. 7 p.m. Mackey Arena. Tickets: public, $12; Saturday, Nov. 1 student, $5. n Football vs. Michigan. TBA. Ross-Ade Friday, Nov. 21 photo provided by purdue convocations Stadium. Tickets: $46. n Swimming and diving (M) vs. India- The smash musical “Chicago” is coming to Elliott Hall of Music this Friday. This n Volleyball (women’s) vs. Michigan. napolis. 6 p.m. Boilermaker Aquatic 7 p.m. Intercollegiate Athletic Facility. Purdue Convocations event, evoking the rough side of 1920s Chicago, begins at Center. Tickets: adult, $9-$8; student, $6-$5. 8 p.m. Tickets are available; prices range from $45 to $19. n Volleyball (women’s) vs. Michigan Nov. 7-9 State. 7 p.m. Intercollegiate Athletic Facil- n Women’s fall tennis. Purdue Invita- ity. Tickets: adult, $9-$8; student, $6-$5. http://news.uns.purdue.edu/hp/ tional. Schwartz Tennis Center. velopment Center (ITaP). 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 OliveiraELAFilms.html. Room 214C, STEW. Register at www.itap. n Football vs. Indiana. TBA. Ross-Ade Saturday, Nov. 8 Nov. 14-15 purdue.edu/tlt/idc/grants.cfm. n Men’s basketball vs. Northern State Stadium. Tickets: $46. n Flicks at Fowler monthly film series. (exhibition). 7 p.m. Mackey Arena. n Men’s basketball vs. Coppin State. Nov. 5-7 Film TBA. Purdue Student Union Board. Tickets: $20. TBA. Mackey Arena. Tickets: $20. n Cancer Culture & Community col- 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Fowler Hall, STEW. loquium. Discovery Park, Oncological Sunday, Nov. 9 Sunday, Nov. 23 Admission: public, $4; Purdue student ID, Sciences Center, College of Liberal Arts, n Women’s basketball vs. OGBR n Women’s basketball vs. Oakland. 2 $2. Films subject to change. 49-48976 or others. Theme: “Exploring the Human (exhibition). 2 p.m. Mackey Arena. p.m. Mackey Arena. Tickets: public, $12; www.union.purdue.edu/psub. Expression of Cancer Through the Arts Tickets: public, $12; student, $5. student, $5. and Literature.” Keynote: Margaret Edson, playwright whose Pulitzer Prize-winning Friday, Nov. 14 Lectures & Info drama “W;t” follows a dying cancer n Swimming and diving (M&W). Exhibitions patient. Purdue Challenge. 6 p.m. Boilermaker Ongoing F Nov. 5 (W): Screening of movie version Aquatic Center. Also Saturday. Through Dec. 7 n TUESDAYS. College Teaching Work- of “W;t.” 7 p.m. Long Center for Perform- n Volleyball (women’s) vs. Indiana. ■ Purdue University Galleries. 10 a.m.- shop Series 1: Basics of Teaching. For ing Arts, 111 N. Sixth St., Lafayette. 7 p.m. Intercollegiate Athletic Facility. 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, plus Thursday faculty, staff and grad students. Center F Nov. 6 (Th): Keynote about scenes Tickets: adult, $9-$8; student, $6-$5. until 8 p.m.; 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Robert L. for Instructional Excellence. 9-10:30 a.m. from play. 7:30 p.m. Fowler Hall, STEW. n Men’s basketball vs. Detroit Mercy. Ringel Gallery, PMU, and Stewart Center Semester series ends with Nov. 4 and 18. Includes acting out of scenes by Purdue 9 p.m. Mackey Arena. Tickets: $20. Gallery. 49-67899 or galleries@purdue. Registration required: www.cie.purdue. Theatre performers. Book signing to fol- edu or www.purdue.edu/galleries. edu. Questions: [email protected] or Saturday, Nov. 15 low at 9 p.m. F “Humanigration: The Cárdenas Latino 49-66422. F n Cross country. NCAA Great Lakes Nov. 7 (F): Writing workshops with Collection.” Presented in collabora- F Nov. 4: “Using Subjective Tests and As- Edson. 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Room Regional Championships. 11 a.m. Varsity tion with the Latino Cultural Center signing Grades.” Cross Country Course (near tennis and 310, STEW. and its ongoing humanigration project. F Nov. 18: “Dealing with Cheating: Pre- F Nov. 7 (F): “Scenes and Discussions soccer facilities). Artworks with theme of immigration vention and Response.” n Swimming and diving (M&W). with Margaret Edson.” 3 p.m. Mallett from the collection of Gilberto Cárdenas, n WEDNESDAYS. Spanish Conversa- Theatre, Pao Hall. Purdue Challenge. Noon. Boilermaker University of Notre Dame. Ringel Gal- tion Table. Latino Cultural Center weekly Aquatic Center. Also Friday. lery and Stewart Center Gallery. •• This table. For those who know basic Spanish Friday, Nov. 7 n Wrestling. Boilermaker Challenge. exhibition also will be in the West Gallery but want to practice their conversational n HUBzero workshop. ITaP. Over- Noon vs. Eastern Michigan; 2 p.m. vs. of the Patti and Rusty Rueff Galleries in skills in a friendly group atmosphere. 6-7 view, demonstration, role in grant Campbellsville; 4 p.m. vs. Northern Pao Hall through Nov. 25; hours there are p.m. LCC. 49-42530. application. 9 a.m.-4:20 p.m. Register Illinois. Intercollegiate Athletic Facility. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. n OCCASIONAL. AAO/HR workshops, at www.rcac.purdue.edu/news/detail. Tickets: public, $5; student, $2. F Oct. 29 (W): Collector’s talk by Gil- Staff Recruitment and Selection Series. cfm?NewsID=321. n Volleyball (women’s) vs. Penn State. berto Cárdenas. 6 p.m. Room 206, STEW. Affirmative Action Office and Human Re- 7 p.m. Intercollegiate Athletic Facility. Reception following in Stewart Center source Services Employment. To reserve a Monday, Nov. 10 Tickets: adult, $9-$8; student, $6-$5. Gallery. space at a session, for more information, n “We Are Americans: The Aftermath F Nov. 5 (W): Panel: “Humanigration: A or to request a reasonable accommoda- of Hurricane Katrina and the Politics of Sunday, Nov. 16 Language.” Charles P. Henry, African- n Women’s basketball vs. IUPUI. Border Experience.” Moderator: Maricela tion, contact AAO at 49-47253 or aao@ Alvarado, LCC director. 6 p.m. West Fac- purdue.edu. More at www.purdue.edu/ American studies, Univ. of California, 2 p.m. Mackey Arena. Tickets: public, $12; Berkeley. African American Studies and student, $5. ulty Lounge, PMU. Reception following. humanrel; click “AAO Events.” Docent-led gallery tours available for one F Nov. 5 (W): “The Essentials of Staff Re- Research Center, Black Cultural Center Monday, Nov. 17 hour before and after. cruitment and Selection.” 10 a.m.-noon. Library, and Diversity Resource Office/ n Men’s basketball vs. Eastern Michigan. Room 320, STEW. Diversikey. 7 p.m. Fowler Hall, STEW. n NIT Season Tip-off, round one. 7 p.m. F Nov. 11 (Tu): Attend any or all of three Jewish Studies special event: The Mackey Arena. (Also Georgia vs. Loyola- Films & TV in Room 2-1 and 2-2, Freehafer Hall: Larry Axel Memorial Lectureship in Chicago at 9:30 p.m.) Tickets: $20. •• “Conducting Quality Interviews.” Religion. Michael Berenbaum, American Wednesday, Nov. 12 9-9:50 a.m. •• “A Guide to Reference Jewish University. “Jewish Life Under At- Tuesday, Nov. 18 n World Film Forum. “Sugar Cane Checking.” 10-10:50 a.m. •• “Diversity in tack: The Role of the Synagogue in Nazi n Men’s basketball vs. Georgia or Loyola- Alley” (1983, French, 103 min.). Dept. Employment.” 11-11:50 a.m. Germany between 1933 and 1938.” 8 p.m. Chicago. NIT Season Tip-off, round two. of Foreign Languages and Literatures. Krannert Auditorium, Krannert Building. Monday’s losers at 4 p.m., winners at 7 Presenter: Nadége Veldwachter, French. Wednesday, Nov. 5 49-47965 or [email protected] or p.m. Mackey Arena. Tickets: $20. 5 p.m. West Lafayette Public Library, 208 n Digital content development grants www.cla.purdue.edu/jewish-studies/. F NOTE: Team advancing from this W. Columbia St. More on film series at information session. Instructional De- October 23, 2008 EVENTS 15

Wednesday, Nov. 12 Purdue Bands; 49-66785 or kcmatter@ n Jewish Studies Noon Series Lecture. purdue.edu. Homecoming to boiler up big fun Ashley Hebda, student, winner of the Sunday, Nov. 23 2008 Edward Simon Barzillai Lodge No. n Purdue Bands concert. Purdue A parade and pep rally on Friday sculpture is designed to symbolize 111 Prize in Jewish Studies. “Land of Symphonic Band & Fall Concert Band. and a Saturday celebration on that all people are works in prog- Anti-Semitism? Home of the Brave: The 2:30 p.m. Long Center, 111 N. Sixth St., Purdue Mall will precede Satur- ress and are never finished in the Transformation of Jewish America during Lafayette. World War II.” 12:30 p.m. Room 214D, day’s Homecoming football game process of growing and learning. n “Madeline and the Bad Hat” by STEW. 49-47965 or [email protected] against Minnesota. Rita and Rick Hadley, from Mo- ArtsPower. Convocations, Family Ad- or www.cla.purdue.edu/jewish-studies/. Game time is noon at Ross-Ade ments in Bronze in Otterbein, Ind., ventures. Musical. 3 p.m. Loeb Playhouse. Stadium. crafted the sculpture. Nov. 13-14 Tickets: $14-$10. More at www.convoca- n Varro E. Tyler Distinguished Lecture- tions.org. Recommended for ages 5-8. On Friday, the eighth annual At 10 a.m., the classes of 1958 ship (Pharmacy). Michael R. Cohen, Boilermaker Night Train parade and 1959 will dedicate an arch and president, Institute for Safe Medica- will begin at 8 p.m. at the corner of make other announcements involv- tion Practices. School of Pharmacy and Special events McCormick Road and Indiana 26 ing support for the University. The Pharmaceutical Sciences; Department of Sunday, Nov. 2 (State Street). The parade, which “Gateway to the Future” arch is at Pharmacy Practice. will end at Slayter Hill, will feature the corner of Stadium Avenue and F n Beginning of Old Masters visits, Thursday: “Medication Errors: A floats by student and community Stadium Mall Drive. National Perspective.” 4 p.m. East Faculty through Tuesday. More information and Lounge, PMU. Lecture is preceded by form to request scheduling an Old Master groups and will include both walk- Performances by musical reception at 3:30 p.m. at www.purdue.edu/oldmasters. ing and motorized entries. groups and other artists will be fea- F Friday: “Protecting Consumers from Tuesday, Nov. 4 A pep rally with the “All-Amer- tured on a stage by Schleman Hall Medication Errors: Integrating Lessons n Election Day. ican” Marching Band and Purdue on Stadium Mall Drive. Scheduled Learned with Professional Practice.” 10:30 cheerleaders is set to begin around performances include the Groove a.m. Fowler Hall, STEW. Thursday, Nov. 6 9 p.m. The Homecoming king and Theory, a student jazz group; the n 40th anniversary reception for Span Monday, Nov. 17 Plan Adult Services program. Office of queen will be crowned during the Black Voices of Inspiration; and the n Languages Matter! International Year the Dean of Students. 5:30 p.m.; program rally. Fireworks are scheduled after Purdue Varsity Glee Club. of Languages event. Interdisciplinary at 6 p.m. Admissions lobby and Room the rally. Five area restaurants — Pizza Symposium: “Indigenous Voices: Weaving 112, Schleman Hall. RSVP requested to From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Satur- Hut, Subway, Dairy Queen, Sgt. Diversity, Knowledge, and Empower- Connie Bender at 49-41257 or csbender@ day, a celebration on Purdue Mall Preston’s and Moe’s Southwest Grill ment.” Diversity Resource Office; Native purdue.edu. American Educational and Cultural will feature more than 40 tents — will operate the Boiler Food Center; Linguistics Program. Room 318, Tuesday, Nov. 11 with displays by colleges, schools, Court near the stage. STEW. Approximate times: 10:30 a.m.- n Veterans Day observance. Purdue departments and divisions as well The Purdue Mall festivities 6:30 p.m. More on series and event at Student Union Board. Speeches, music, as the dedication of two new land- will end with President France A. www.purdue.edu/humanrel/dro/. presentation of colors, table of remem- marks on the Purdue campus. Córdova and first gentleman Chris brance. 11 a.m.-noon. Great Hall and During an invitation-only Foster leading the “All-American” Room 118, PMU. ceremony at 9 a.m., the “Unfin- Marching Band and Purdue alumni Music & Variety ished Block P” sculpture will be and friends to Ross-Ade Stadium Tickets are sold at campus box offices or at dedicated near Stewart Center. The for the game kickoff. 49-43933 or (800) 914-SHOW [-7469]. Theatre & Dance Tickets are sold at campus box offices or at Saturday, Nov. 1 49-43933 or (800) 914-SHOW [-7469]. n Game Day Concerts. Two hours before ‘Humanigration’ to evoke issue, experiences game: “All-American” Marching Band’s Through Nov. 2 “Thrill on the Hill” at Slayter Center. n Purdue Theatre. “Blue Window” by Purdue University Galleries is pre- the exhibition title is borrowed. Post-game: Marching Band marches Craig Lucas; directed by Katherine Burke. senting a comprehensive exhibition Maricela Alvarado, LCC director; from stadium to Purdue Mall for concert. Horizon Series. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23-25, of contemporary Latino art that Ivan Hernandez, director of admis- Purdue Bands; 49-66785 or kcmatter@ 29-31, Nov. 1-2; 3 p.m. Nov. 2. Mallett examines issues of migration. sions at Ivy Tech Community Col- purdue.edu. Theatre, Pao Hall. Tickets: public, $10.50; To open next week in col- lege; and Purdue Galleries director students, $8.50. Tuesday, Nov. 4 laboration with the Latino Cul- Craig Martin made the selections n All Campus & Community Chorale Wednesday, Nov. 12 tural Center, “Humanigration: for the exhibition from the Cárde- concert. Purdue Musical Organizations. n “When the Delta Speaks” contem- The Cárdenas Latino Collection” nas collection. 7 p.m. First United Methodist Church, porary dance concert. Black Cultural consists of artworks from the Of LCC’s “Humanigration” ed- 1700 State Road 26 West (State Street Center. 7 p.m. Loeb Playhouse, STEW. collection of Gilberto Cárdenas, as- ucational travel project last spring, west 0.25 mile past Airport Road). Nov. 13-23 sistant provost and director of the Alvarado says, “The program was Wednesday, Nov. 19 n Purdue Theatre. “The Seagull” by Institute for Latino Studies at the organized in collaboration with the n Congo Square Drumming Series. Anton Chekhov; directed by Gordon University of Notre Dame. bi-national non-profit organiza- Purdue’s CircAfriq Drummers in New McCall. Marquee Series. 7:30 p.m. Nov. Details of gallery hours, as well tion Border Links, based in Tucson, Orleans tradition. Black Cultural Center. 13-15, 19-22; 3 p.m. Nov. 23. Nancy T. 6-7 p.m. Multipurpose Room 1, BCC. Hansen Theatre, Pao Hall. Tickets: public, as two events associated with the Arizona. The mission of the experi- $17; 62+ seniors, $13; students, $10 (Nov. exhibition, are on the Calendar ence was to immerse participants Thursday, Nov. 20 13 preview, $6). page to the left under “Exhibitions.” in a wide range of issues regarding n Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile. An avid collector of Chicano, immigration, from globalization Convocations special event. Progressive bluegrass/folk. 7:30 p.m. Loeb Playhouse, Mexicano and Latino art in general, and immigration policy to the STEW. Tickets: $28-$22. University Cárdenas has contributed to the basic human aspects of immigrants creative expressions of the Latino crossing into the United States Friday, Nov. 21 Nov. 27-28 n Thanksgiving. University holidays. community by promoting, exhibit- from Mexico.” n “Munk, Mingus & Metheny.” All Offices closed. ing and publishing Latino artists She, Hernandez and others will Purdue Jazz Bands. Purdue Bands. 8 p.m. F Operator Services Office (telephone) Loeb Playhouse, STEW. and supporting cultural centers in be panel members in the second closed from 7 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 26) the United States. exhibition event. Saturday, Nov. 22 to 7 a.m. Monday (Dec. 1). In emergency, The works in this exhibition LCC is planning a similar trip call 911 or Purdue police at 49-48221. n Game Day Concerts. Two hours before focus on the theme of immigration for spring break 2009. For more game. “All-American” Marching Band’s Questions: 49-43050. “Thrill on the Hill” at Slayter Center. to coordinate with the “Humani- information, contact Gilberto Cor- Post-game: Marching Band marches gration” project sponsored by the ral, LCC program coordinator, at from stadium to Purdue Mall for concert. Latino Cultural Center, from which 49-42530 or [email protected]. 16 CAMPUS NEWS October 23, 2008 CSSAC, APSAC identify common goals at joint meeting Deaths The Administrative and Profes- C. Harold “Hal” Veenker, 89, died sional Staff Advisory Committee Sept. 17 in Palo Alto, Calif. He and the Clerical and Service Staff established Purdue’s Department Advisory Committee discussed of Health and Safety and was chair- common goals at a joint meeting man from 1961 to 1976. He retired on Oct. 14. in 1984 and was professor emeritus The meeting is thought to be of health education. Memorials: the first joint session of the two In Veenker’s name to the Veenker advisory groups. Health Education Merit Scholar- APSAC chair Lenny Seidel ship at Purdue University; First opened the meeting by explaining United Methodist Church, 1700 that this represented an opportuni- W. State St., West Lafayette, IN ty for both groups to work together 47906; Alzheimer’s Foundation on shared issues while maintaining of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th their autonomy. Floor, New York, NY 1001. “We’re two separate groups with separate and distinct goals Steven L. Banes, 55, died Sept. 18 relative to our own interests,” he in Lafayette. He had worked in said. “The joint leadership will do Photo by ANDREW HANCOCK Facilities Service for 23 years. Me- the bulk of work, and when we feel morials: Montmorenci Cemetery it’s advisable to meet to discuss APSAC vice chair Cherry Delaney (from left), APSAC chair Lenny Seidel, CSSAC chair Association or charity of choice. items of common interest then a Maggie Grogan and CSSAC vice chair Matthew Marks will help guide the advisory full meeting will be organized.” groups’ future collaborative efforts. Bonita “Bonnie” Martin, 77, died Members of both groups intro- Sept. 29 in Lafayette. She had duced themselves and then entered will present the communication worked at Purdue University. Me- into a brainstorming session to Web resources plan for feedback next month. morials: American Lung Associa- identify goals and objectives to n Administrative and Profes- The end of the meeting fea- tion or the Church of the Blessed work on together. sional Staff Advisory Committee tured a discussion of quality of life Sacrament. Some of the topics mentioned (APSAC): www.purdue.edu/ issues on campus, including CS- were voting rights on the University apsac SAC’s Purdue Employees Activities Phyllis Kirby, 77, died Oct. 1 in Senate, tuition/fee remission, medi- n Clerical and Service Staff Program and funding issues for Williamsport. She had worked at cal premium tiers, dental plan, pro- Advisory Committee (CSSAC): both groups. the Student Health Center. Memo- fessional development, and leaves. www.purdue.edu/cssac CSSAC member Jaylene Nichols rials: Attica First United Methodist Several CSSAC and APSAC reported on the activities being of- Church. members also expressed interest in fered by PEAP and asked if APSAC increasing the groups’ visibility on prioritize the goals and bring a could help in promoting the events Michael D. O’Dea, 61, died Oct. campus. list before each full committee for to A/P staff. Suggestions were made 1. He was a professor in building “We’ll receive more feedback feedback. to have the events posted on the construction management in the from our constituents if they know APSAC and CSSAC also dis- APSAC Web site and to have APSAC College of Technology. Memorials: what we are trying to accomplish cussed ways to enhance communi- members assist with promotion of Shepherd Community Center in on their behalf,” CSSAC member cation with the administration. the various activities. Indianapolis, 4107 E. Washington Cynthia Dalton said. A motion to charge the joint CSSAC and APSAC members St., Indianapolis, IN 46201, www. At the end of the brainstorming leadership committee with devel- also discussed sharing funding for shepherdcommunity.org. session, the group voted to allow oping a communication plan was employee discount cards and a staff the joint leadership committee to approved. Each group’s leadership memorial that is being developed. Raphael Kavanaugh, 62, died Oct. 9 in West Lafayette. He was a professor and head of Hospitality and Tourism Management for the Purdue, IU libraries honor Old Oaken Bucket with Web site past 11 years. Memorials: Purdue When the Boilermakers and Hoo- accounts of the bucket’s age and ums, game programs and bands. Foundation, 403 W. Wood St., West siers match up Nov. 22 in the 83rd origin, says Sammie Morris, head Further, it includes scores of all 110 Lafayette, IN 47907, in memory of battle for the Old Oaken Bucket, of Purdue Archives and Special games in the rivalry dating from Raphael Kavanaugh, Ed.D., for the fans easily could have a fuller ap- Collections, and how a 1925 com- 1891 (Purdue leads 68-36-6). Marriott Hall Building Fund with preciation for that tradition. mittee proposed the start of a A few selected old photos from checks made payable to Purdue. The archives of both universi- football trophy. The bucket is the the rivalry are being displayed in ties have collaborated on a Purdue- second-oldest such trophy after a case at the entrance of Purdue’s D. Verdelle Parker, 94, died Oct. IU Web site that documents the the Little Brown Jug contested by Hicks Undergraduate Library 10 in Lafayette. He was professor history and significance of the Michigan and Minnesota. through Nov. 28. emeritus of physical education, bucket rivalry. It also has sections on some of The Web site is at www.lib. teaching from 1949 until 1981. The site reports the varying the earlier traditions, the stadi- purdue.edu/spcol/bucket.

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