MONDAY MEMO: 08.27.07

MONDAY MEMO, August 27, 2007

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1. Announcements
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1.1: Fall Semester CARRY-IN: Friday, August 31, 11:30-1:00, Birck Atrium. All welcome: Please join us! There’s always plenty of food.

1.2: Blood Borne Pathogen Training: Lisa Reece will offer BBP training sessions throughout the Fall Semester on the first Friday of every month at 3 PM in the BRK 1099.

1.3: CLEANROOM SHUT DOWN: September 4 and 5
       LABS PROCESSES SHUT DOWN: September 6

Our schedule for the fall semi annual cleanroom PM is set for September 4 and 5, 2007 starting at 7:30 AM. The east & west lab PM is set for September 6, 2007 starting at 7:30 AM. All cleanroom and labs processes will be shut down during these times.

During the Cleanroom shut on September 4 & 5 the following systems will be down affecting the ENTIRE BUILDING, due to no chemical exhaust systems: Ultra pure water; All toxic gases; H2 generator

Both east and west lab wings will down all day on September 6.

Since the chemical exhaust systems will be down, all chemicals are required to be removed from all fume hoods prior to 4:00 P.M. on the day before the PM start date (Cleanroom Sep 3 and Labs Sep 5). Any chemicals left in fume hoods after this time will be remove prior to shut down.

Please contact Mark Voorhis with any questions or concerns (mvoorhis@purdue.edu <mailto:mvoorhis@purdue.edu> ; 43036).

1.4: REMINDER: Monday, September 3 is the LABOR DAY HOLIDAY: don’t come to work!

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2. Seminars
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2.1: Tuesday, August 28, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm: “Research Translation: Planning for What Lies Ahead,” MRGN 121. Register online: http://www.purdue.edu/dp/bdm/translation

2.2: Thursday, August 30, 4:30 pm: “Fuel Cells, the Hydrogen Economy, and Your Energy Future,” by S. A. Klein, Solar Energy Laboratory, University of Wisconsin-Madison; ME 161; refreshments served 4:00pm in ME 254.

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3. Birck Visitors
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3.1: Monday, August 27, 7:20PM: President's Leadership Class; President Córdova on Monday, August 27th. President Córdova and Chris Foster will be in attendance.

3.2: Wednesday, August 29, 10:30-12:00: Office of Admissions Counseling Staff; Discovery Park tour includes Birck.

3.3: Wednesday, August 29, 2:00-4:00: College of Science PU and School of Science IUPUI; Discovery Park tour includes Birck.

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3. Birck References
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3.1: Group Meetings — FALL semester only; please renew reservations for the Spring semester — if you’d like your meetings referenced here during the coming weeks, please e-mail Deborah (dstarewi@purdue.edu)

        Cooper, Jim: Wednesdays 9:30-11:00; BRK 1201 – except 09.26.07, meet 1024

        Qi, Minghao: Thursdays 10:30-12:00; BRK 1201

        Raman, Arvind: Thursdays 8:30-10:30; BRK 1024

        Raman, Arvind: Thursdays 12:30-2:30; BRK 1024

        Raman, Arvind: Thursdays 2:30-4:30; BRK 1099

        Savran, Cargri: Fridays 3:00-5:00; BRK 2024

        Shalaev, Vlad: Mondays and Fridays 3:00-5:00; BRK 1001

        Shalaev, Vlad: Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-5:30; BRK 1001 – through 10.30.07

        Shalaev, Vlad: Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-5:30; BRK 1099 – 11.06 to 12.25.07

        Stach, Eric: Thursdays 3:30-5:30; BRK 1201

        Xu, Xianfan: Wednesdays 10:30-12:00; BRK 2024

        Ziaie, Babak: Sundays 5:00-7:00; BRK 2024

3.2: Office Hours

        Reece, Lisa: Mondays 1:00-2:30; BRK 2038

        Ziaie, Babak: Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:00-6:00; ***ECE 157****

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4. Life on the Outside
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4.1: Tengion, a tissue engineering startup company, is hiring: http://www.tengion.com/careers/jobs.cfm <http://www.tengion.com/careers/jobs.cfm>

4.2: New Birck family member: Wendi Xue, born 4:34am, August 17, 2007. She was 8 lbs 4oz and 21.5 inches. The baby and I are fine now.

4.3: United Way campaign begins: Our Gifts Matter! ONE IN THREE PEOPLE IN TIPPECANOE COUNTY USE A SERVICE OF UNITED WAY. Get Ready, Get Set…Go!

Top Ten Reasons Purdue Holds a United Way Campaign

10) Gives Purdue employees the opportunity to participate in creating a stronger community.

9) Purdue recognized as a leader in positively impacting people’s lives.

8) Purdue regarded as a caring community employer.

7) Helps Purdue build relationships with other community employers.

6) Employees are educated about community needs and United Way’s impact.

5) Builds employee morale and pride.

4) Communicates availability of services for employees in need.

3) Provides leadership and development opportunities for employee committee volunteers.

2) Builds a healthier, strong community.

1) Improves quality of life for everyone!

University Goals for Purdue Campaign 2007

1) $720,000

2) Turn in pledge cards by November 8

3) Raise Purdue’s goal by November 8

4) Raise awareness of community needs and goals of United Way

5) Increase participation

6) Make sure every staff member has the opportunity to give

7) Top 300 Vanguards (The Vanguard Leadership Giving Program is a tradition of support that recognizes contributors of $1,000 or more to the United Way. Purdue had 260 Vanguards in 2006, topping the list of all companies in Greater Lafayette.)

Deborah S. Starewich
Administrative Assistant to Timothy D. Sands, Director
Birck Nanotechnology Center
Purdue University

765-494-3509
dstarewi@ecn.purdue.edu

http://www.nano.purdue.edu/