Ramiro Garces
Interview with Ramiro Garces, VP, Human Resource with Kimberly-Clark. Mr. Garces speaks passionately about the ties between Krannert School of Management and Purdue University, and private sector companies like Kimberly-Clark.
Herrick Labs Groundbreaking Ceremony
Herrick Labs Groundbreaking Ceremony recorded April 1, 2011
Boiler Bytes: Women in Engineering Program
Purdue University's Women in Engineering Program (WIEP) helps women and girls discover their inner engineer. From mentoring to career development, WIEP continually encourages current and future women engineering students by providing interesting and engaging programming relevant to their lives.
https://engineering.purdue.edu/WIEP/AboutUs
Boiler Bytes: 2011 Bridge Bust Competition
Teams from 13 Indiana and Illinois high schools constructed bridges only to see them destroyed during the 32nd annual Bridge Bust contest March 4 at Purdue University. The competition is administered by the Purdue chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers.
http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/events/2011/110223SchenkBridgebust.html
EAS April 25, 2011
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Boiler Bytes: 86-year-old student working on technology degree
Jerry Cole is spending part of his retirement in a Purdue classroom, working toward a degree from the College of Technology. Cole, former vice president of marketing for Lafayette Life Insurance Company, is studying for a degree in organizational leadership.
Boiler Bytes: Purdue Cycling Club
The Purdue Cycling Club is composed of both undergrad and graduate students who desire to become better cyclists.
http://www.purdue.edu/cycling
Boiler Bytes: Students reach out to the community through Pete's Pals
Helping children is what Purdue students strive to do with every session of Pete's Pals, a physical activity program for children with disabilities sponsored by Purdue's Department of Health and Kinesiology.
http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/general/2010/101203_PetesPals.html
Purdue Engineering - Dreams Need Doing
Student recruitment video from Purdue's College of Engineering
5 Students: A Sustaining Force
David Perkis can sum up his inspiration in a word: sustainability. After earning a degree in chemical engineering, he worked in corporate America for five years. During those years, his understanding of economics grew and he discovered his passion for sustainability.
http://www.purdue.edu/fivestudents/policy/perkis.html
Thunderbird Commencement April 28, 2011 - Student Speaker
On Demand IX Class Speaker - Aaron Stillman '11
BKY Award Winner and Full-Time Class Speaker - Jessi Bellama
Invitation from Clyde Allen and the University of Minnesota Board of Regents
Clyde Allen and the Regents of the University of Minnesota cordially invite all U of M students, faculty and staff to an open house for President Robert H. Bruininks and Susan A. Hagstrum celebrating their leadership of and dedication to the University of Minnesota.
Event information:
President Bruininks - Susan Hagstrum Open House, 9 - 11 a.m., April 27, 2011, DQ Club Room, TCF Bank Stadium. Enter at Benton County Premium Entrance
U of Minnesota solar car prepares for Indianapolis Speedway
Members of the University of Minnesota's Solar Vehicle Project (UMNSVP) get ready to leave for the 2011 Formula Sun Grand Prix, which was held May 5-7, 2011 at the "Brickyard" - the Indianapolis Speedway.
The team raced the "Centaurus II" - the ninth solar car constructed by the University of Minnesota. Visit www.umnsvp.org for more information.
Cochrane Reviews & Evidence-Based Dentistry
Dr. Jan Clarkson, Dental Health Services Research Unit, University of Dundee, UK, spoke about evidence-based dentistry and the systematic reviews in dentistry: Cochrane Reviews & Evidence-Based Dentistry.
Northeastern Commencement 2011: President Joseph E. Aoun
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Northeastern Commencement 2011: Sarah Tishler
Undergraduate student speaker Sarah Tishler told fellow graduating seniors they are about to "take flight" and embark on amazing paths.
Conversations@FAS: Active Learning, February 11, 2011
A Chinese proverb asserts a familiar truism about teaching and learning - "tell me and I will forget, show me and I may remember, involve me and I will understand." Neuroscience research is beginning to bear this out, showing that students' active engagement in the classroom leads to longer retention of information. Join the first Conversations@FAS to explore the topic of active learning, the impact of new technologies on teaching, and the changing role of the professor in the classroom today.
Commencement 2011 - Student Interviews
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Campus Safety
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Undergraduate Research: Casey Bergeron
Casey was a presentation winner at the annual Celebrating Undergraduate Excellence event at Oregon State University.
