November 2011 - Che-courtesy-list

Wally Tyner lecture on Friday, Nov. 18 at 12:00 pm in Pfendler Hall Dean's Auditorium
by Murray, Chris L 16 Nov '11

16 Nov '11

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Special Diversity Seminar on Tuesday, November 22
by Farmus, Cristina D 15 Nov '11

15 Nov '11

Good afternoon, I am inviting you to participate in a diversity seminar on Tuesday, November 22, from 3.30 to 4.30 in FRNY G140. A reception will take place in the Henson Atrium from 3.00 to 3.30, just like for the regular seminars. This seminar will be presented by Alvin Lee, Employee Relations Specialist, Purdue Human Resources. Attendance is required and will be monitored for all graduate students, staff and faculty. This seminar is part of our 2010-2014 Strategic Plan initiatives, with the goal to create an environment where faculty, staff and students are treated with respect and where superior teamwork is achieved. If you have any questions, please let me know. I look forward to seeing all of you there. Regards, Cristina Cristina Farmus Administrative Director Chemical Engineering Purdue University 765 494 0027 cfarmus(a)purdue.edu<mailto:cfarmus@purdue.edu>

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Women's Basketball Tickets - November 22
by Davis, Linda S 15 Nov '11

15 Nov '11

ChE Colleagues, Our women's basketball tickets for Tuesday, November 22, vs. Chicago State at 7:00 pm are available. The face value for each ticket is $12.00. We are asking $10.00 for both tickets. Our seats are in the lower section behind the visitor's bench. Samantha Woods, a ChE senior (#54), plays on the women's team! Please contact me if you are interested in the tickets. Thank you. Linda Linda S. Davis Industrial Education Director Chair, ChE Safety Committee (https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/AboutUs/Safety.html) School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University lsdavis(a)purdue.edu<mailto:lsdavis@purdue.edu> (765)496-1710

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Men's Basketball Tickets - November 26
by Davis, Linda S 14 Nov '11

14 Nov '11

ChE Colleagues, I have two tickets available for the men's basketball game vs. Choppin State on Saturday, November 26, 2:00 pm. Face value for each ticket is $24.00. We are selling both tickets for $20.00. Please contact me if you are interested. Linda Linda S. Davis Industrial Education Director Chair, ChE Safety Committee (https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/AboutUs/Safety.html) School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University lsdavis(a)purdue.edu<mailto:lsdavis@purdue.edu> (765)496-1710

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Computer issues around 2pm today.
by Harrington, Michael P 11 Nov '11

11 Nov '11

Hi, Around 2pm it appears there was some issues on atom that caused it to stop responding in its normal fashion which led to windows computers appearing to 'freeze' or respond very slowly and some people's computers may have actually 'crashed' from the slowness. As of this writing things seem to have improved and I am in communication with ECN to see if they can diagnose the problem. -Mike ******************** Mike Harrington Computer Facilities Manager Chemical Engineering Purdue University 765-494-6428 mph(a)purdue.edu

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Prof. Bob Squires
by Varma, Arvind 10 Nov '11

10 Nov '11

Dear Colleagues, I am deeply saddened to inform that Prof. Bob Squires (b. 1935) passed away peacefully yesterday evening. Bob received his BChE degree from RPI (1957), and MSE (1958), MS Math (1960) and PhD (1963) degrees from the University of Michigan, under the direction of the well-known catalysis scientist Prof. G. Parravano. He joined our School's faculty in 1962, developed and maintained an active and visible research program in catalysis, and reached Emeritus status in December 2004. He coordinated the School's co-op program from 1982 until his retirement. Bob was a legendary teacher and received our School's Shreve Prize for outstanding undergraduate teaching six times, the College's Potter award twice, and the University highest teaching award in 1981 (then Amoco Outstanding Teaching Award, now the Murphy Award). Nationally, for his outstanding teaching, Bob received the ASEE Western Electric Award in 1977 and the CMA's Catalyst Award in 1985. Bob and his wife Carol cared deeply for students and invited them regularly to their home for informal evening conversation and snacks. Over the years, I have spoken to many of his former students who recall these visits vividly and fondly - they made a lasting impression. I feel very fortunate that I visited Bob and Carol at their home about 5 weeks ago, and wrote to you about his health then. The funeral arrangements are pending and I will inform you when they are known. Bob will be sorely missed by family members, and countless admiring students, staff, and faculty colleagues. Arvind Arvind Varma R. Games Slayter Distinguished Professor Head, School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University

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Updated Clerical Org Chart
by Murray, Chris L 10 Nov '11

10 Nov '11

An updated clerical org chart is attached. Changes have been made to Karen and Virginia's support lists. Thanks, Chris

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Information session about health insurance
by Farmus, Cristina D 09 Nov '11

09 Nov '11

Good afternoon, The online enrollment for 2012 benefits is now open, with a deadline of November 24 to select the new choices. I invite you to participate in an information session on November 9, 2011, from 3.30 to 4.30 pm in FRNY 3059. A human resources representative will give a presentation on the changes and answer all your questions. Regards, Cristina

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FW: MasterCard Debit/Prepaid Cards will not be accepted in Coca-Cola vending machines
by Valley, Jeffrey L 08 Nov '11

08 Nov '11

FYI...................... From: Riese, Gail A [mailto:gariese@purdue.edu] Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 3:37 PM Subject: MasterCard Debit/Prepaid Cards will not be accepted in Coca-Cola vending machines Communications Announcement Purdue University - Physical Facilities TO: Building Deputies [Please distribute.] FR: Dave Hardy, Assistant Director, Food Stores DA: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 RE: MasterCard Debit/Prepaid Cards will not be accepted in Coca-Cola vending machines Beginning November 14, 2011, MasterCard debit and MasterCard pre-paid cards will no longer be accepted in the cold beverage Coca-Cola vending machines. Please see the attached notice from Coca-Cola.

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FW: Harrison Road Construction Project Cart and Mower Path Update / PGNW Entrance Closure Thursday
by Valley, Jeffrey L 08 Nov '11

08 Nov '11

FYI...... The last paragraph - PGNW Closure - entry into the parking garage will be from Grant St. only on Thursday the 10th. From: Terry, Rebecca L [mailto:rlterry@purdue.edu] Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 12:52 PM Subject: Harrison Road Construction Project Cart and Mower Path Update / PGNW Entrance Closure Thursday Communications Announcement Purdue University - Physical Facilities TO: Building Deputies (Please distribute as appropriate) FR: Physical Facilities DA: Tuesday, November 8, 2011 RE: Harrison Road Construction Project Cart and Mower Path Update / PGNW Entrance Closure Thursday Harrison Road Construction Project Cart and Mower Path Update When traveling around the Harrison Road project, carts and mowers have been previously advised to use the following path: the gravel road that runs east and west along the KBS railroad track, this road is commonly called the "Coal Haul Road," and the gravel road that runs north and south up to the Veterinary complex, this road does not have an official name. Please be aware that this route is only to be used by carts, mowers and Veterinary School traffic. In order to maintain a sufficient safety zone while loading and unloading Vet School large animals, all other traffic is required to utilize S. Russell Dr. to travel to and from central campus. For a map of the cart, mower and Veterinary School traffic path, please visit http://www.purdue.edu/physicalfacilities/travel/pdf/Harrison_Cart_Paths.pdf. PGNW Entrance Closure Thursday The main entrance to the Northwestern Avenue Parking Garage (PGNW) near the Visitor Information Center will be closed on Thursday, November 10 from 6 a.m. until 2 p.m. for lighting repairs. The entry off of Northwestern Avenue near the Exponent building, and the entry off of Grant St. will remain open.

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