February 2011 - Che-courtesy-list

Performance Evaluations - Due by March 31, 2011
by Farmus, Cristina D 28 Mar '11

28 Mar '11

Dear Colleagues, It is the time to start a new round of performance evaluations for our staff. This year we will use again the online tool provided by the College of Engineering, which can be accessed at https://engineering.purdue.edu/PRS2. The tool has been significantly improved and streamlined since the 2010 evaluations and should be much easier to use than last year. I attach a list of all the staff members and their supervisors. I encourage all supervisors to start the evaluations this month and complete them by meeting with the staff members by March 31, 2011. Although it is not clear that there will be raises in 2011, the School head needs to receive from the supervisor for each supervisee a summary of the performance evaluation including: * accomplishments since the last evaluation * areas for improvement * professional development activities planned for the upcoming year. This can be the same summary that is printed from the performance review system. Thank you, Cristina Cristina Farmus Administrative Director Chemical Engineering Purdue University 765 494 0027 cfarmus(a)purdue.edu<mailto:cfarmus@purdue.edu>

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ChE Staff Awards - 2011 nomination window open
by Farmus, Cristina D 18 Mar '11

18 Mar '11

Good Afternoon, The Staff Awards Committee in the School of Chemical Engineering is happy to invite nominations for the 2011 ChE Staff Excellence Award. The criteria, nomination form and details are attached. Nomination Process: Any ChE faculty member, staff or graduate/undergraduate student can nominate any ChE staff member. A nominator or contributor with a letter of support can endorse only one candidate. Nominations should be submitted to Cristina Farmus at cfarmus(a)purdue.edu<mailto:cfarmus@purdue.edu> by March 21st, 2011. Nominations should not be more than 2 pages long and should include specific examples. Two letters of support are required (one page maximum), of which at least one must be from someone in our School. Due Date for Nominations: March 21st, with the award to be presented at the May appreciation reception. Decision: The decision will be made by the ChE Staff Awards Committee and communicated to all School employees and students. Sincerely, The Staff Awards Committee Linda Davis Cristina Farmus Doraiswami Ramkrishna Jeff Valley Arvind Varma

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Re: [ChE-Courtesy-list] [Che-staff-list] Distinguished Engineering Award reception invitation - REMINDER
by Varma, Arvind 25 Feb '11

25 Feb '11

To the request below, I add mine - pl attend the reception and brief seminar today, to honor our Distinguished Engineering Alumna, Ellen Tobias! Thanks, Arvind Varma R. Games Slayter Distinguished Professor Head, School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University From: Deb Bowman [mailto:gordonde@ecn.purdue.edu] Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 8:37 AM To: chmegrad(a)ecn.purdue.edu Cc: Bowman, Debra J; Varma, Arvind; Litster, James Donald; Paolillo, Julie K Subject: FW: [Che-staff-list] Distinguished Engineering Award reception invitation - REMINDER Dear Graduate Students, Today is the Distinguished Engineering Award Reception and Seminar for Ms. Ellen Tobias (see email below) and I would strongly encourage all of you to attend this important event within the School of Chemical Engineering. Thank you, Deb From: che-staff-list-bounces(a)ecn.purdue.edu [mailto:che-staff-list-bounces@ecn.purdue.edu] On Behalf Of Hayes, Elizabeth Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 8:30 AM To: chme(a)ecn.purdue.edu Subject: Re: [Che-staff-list] Distinguished Engineering Award reception invitation You are invited to the reception to celebrate Ms. Ellen Tobias receiving the Distinguished Engineering Award Friday, February 25th at 3:30 pm in the Henson Atrium. Ms. Tobias will speak immediately after the reception 4:00 pm in Forney Hall G140. Distinguished Engineering Award The School of Chemical Engineering is pleased to announce DEA Recipient - Ms. Ellen Tobias, BS ChE '83, Vice President, Elanco Manufacturing. Friday, February 25, 2011 3:30pm Julie K. Paolillo Director of Development Chemical Engineering Purdue University Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering 480 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907 (765) 494-4065 office (765)494-0805 fax (765) 412-6057 cell jpaolill(a)purdue.edu

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Posters for the colloquium
by Farmus, Cristina D 24 Feb '11

24 Feb '11

Dear Graduate Students, We now have a new plotter for printing large posters. If you need your poster printed for the Colloquium on March 5, please allow sufficient time for printing and bring or email your files to Chase at least two days in advance. We do not have a full time staff member yet in the printing shop and we will print them on a first come, first served order. I would appreciate it if you used the template attached for your posters; please bring them to me after the Colloquium so they can be displayed in the building. Thank you, Cristina Cristina Farmus Administrative Director Chemical Engineering Purdue University 765 494 0027 cfarmus(a)purdue.edu

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FW: Purdue set traps for hawks, cautions public
by Valley, Jeffrey L 23 Feb '11

23 Feb '11

FYI..................... From: Riese, Gail A [mailto:gariese@purdue.edu] Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 3:38 PM Subject: Purdue set traps for hawks, cautions public Communications Announcement Purdue University - Physical Facilities TO: Building Deputies [Please distribute.] FR: Purdue News Service DA: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 RE: Purdue set traps for hawks, cautions public >From Purdue News Service While attempts are under way to capture and relocate a pair of red-tailed hawks that have been aggressive toward people on the southwest side of campus, Purdue University officials Wednesday (Feb. 23) advised the public to take precautions. "Be alert and carry an umbrella, which when opened will provide a shield and deterrent should the hawks swoop down," suggested Gary Evans, director of grounds. A pair of hawks nesting in the area of the Purdue Village apartments and Birck Nanotechology Center have attacked several pedestrians. On Friday (Feb. 18), Purdue crews captured a male hawk, but his female partner escaped. The male was banded and relocated to southern Indiana. Earlier that week, a different male hawk with an injured wing was removed from the Purdue Village area and taken to the Wildcat Wildlife Center. Crews are uncertain whether the aggressive hawks had attacked the injured one or if the injured hawk had been the female's mate. "Either way, we believe the female has found another mate," Evans said. Officials ask that the public and news media avoid these areas, which have been fenced off. "We would really appreciate everyone's cooperation," Evans said. "The hawks are very wary, so the fewer people there, the easier it will be for us to trap them." When the hawks nested in low pedestrian traffic areas and were not aggressive, they were allowed to nest and raise their young without interference, said Judy Loven, Indiana state director of USDA Wildlife Services. "These repeated attacks are a concern for all members of the Purdue community," she said. The injured hawk may be rehabilitated, banded and released back into the wild in another part of the state, or if it cannot care for itself, it could be used for educational purposes, such as for nature centers and youth groups, Loven said.

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Important: Dr. Samson Jenekhe - Seminar on Mar. 1, 2011 - CANCELLED
by Luedtke, Deborah P 23 Feb '11

23 Feb '11

Good afternoon. Please note that Dr. Jenekhe's seminar on March 1st has been cancelled due to illness. We are working to get this seminar rescheduled. If you have any questions, please contact me. Thank you, Debbie Luedtke Deborah P. Luedtke, Secretary School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University Forney Hall, Room 1144 480 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-2100 Tel: 765-494-4365 / Fax: 765-494-0805 Email: dpmcdani(a)purdue.edu

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Re: [ChE-Courtesy-list] Distinguished Engineering Award reception invitation
by Hayes, Elizabeth 23 Feb '11

23 Feb '11

You are invited to the reception to celebrate Ms. Ellen Tobias receiving the Distinguished Engineering Award on Friday, February 25th at 3:30 pm in the Henson Atrium. Ms. Tobias will speak immediately after the reception at 4:00 pm in Forney Hall G140. Distinguished Engineering Award The School of Chemical Engineering is pleased to announce DEA Recipient - Ms. Ellen Tobias, BS ChE '83, Vice President, Elanco Manufacturing. Friday, February 25, 2011 3:30pm Julie K. Paolillo Director of Development Chemical Engineering Purdue University Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering 480 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907 (765) 494-4065 office (765)494-0805 fax (765) 412-6057 cell jpaolill(a)purdue.edu

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FW: Area south of Math Sciences fenced for renovation project
by Valley, Jeffrey L 22 Feb '11

22 Feb '11

FYI................ From: Riese, Gail A [mailto:gariese@purdue.edu] Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 2:53 PM Subject: Area south of Math Sciences fenced for renovation project Communications Announcement Purdue University - Physical Facilities TO: Building Deputies [Please distribute.] FR: Physical Facilities Project Management and Construction DA: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 RE: Area south of Math Sciences fenced for renovation project An area south of the Math Sciences building has been fenced for a contractor staging area. A portion of the drive behind the building, a few bike racks, and the east loading dock will not be accessible. This reserved area is due to the Research Data Center Renovation project. The project is expected to be complete by August 23, 2011. A map of the area may be found here: http://www.purdue.edu/physicalfacilities/travel/pdf/Math_Sciences.pdf For questions or concerns, please contact Deb Johnson at 426-8737 or dajohnson(a)purdue.edu<mailto:dajohnson@purdue.edu> or Joe Zachary at 479-0126 or jbzachary(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jbzachary@purdue.edu>.

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FW: Service Dr. Lane Reduction north of WTHR & BRWN - 02-23-2011
by Valley, Jeffrey L 21 Feb '11

21 Feb '11

FYI.................. From: Riese, Gail A [mailto:gariese@purdue.edu] Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 3:46 PM Subject: Service Dr. Lane Reduction north of WTHR & BRWN - 02-23-2011 Communications Announcement Purdue University - Physical Facilities TO: Building Deputies [Please distribute.] FR: Purdue Water Works Department DA: Monday, February 21, 2011 RE: Service Dr. Lane Reduction north of WTHR & BRWN - 02-23-2011 On Wednesday, February 23, 2011, the service drive along the north side of Wetherill and Brown will be reduced to one lane while crews complete project work. The Water Works staff will be digging and repairing a broken water valve box on the northeast corner of Wetherill and digging and repairing a broken sewer line on the north side of Brown. All of the work should be complete by the end of the day with both lanes open. A map of the area may be found here: http://www.purdue.edu/physicalfacilities/travel/pdf/WTHR_BRWN_lane_closure.… For questions or concerns, please contact Kurtis Veach, Waste Water Crew Chief, at 494-9834 or ktveach(a)purdue.edu<mailto:ktveach@purdue.edu>.

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Custodial Services
by Murray, Chris L 18 Feb '11

18 Feb '11

Please see message below and let me know of any specific issues that need to be addressed. Thanks, Chris FRNY Staff, I am a Supervisor with Building Services and am newly responsible for your building. I am asking for your understanding in our frequencies of cleaning in the building. Due to budget cuts, Building Services has had to reduce the number of custodians. This compounded with the relentless weather has affected our ability to get into your offices as often as we would like. I can tell you my team takes tremendous pride in the condition of the building, and is frustrated by not being able to provide their best service. Time simply doesn't allow it. We need to make something our lowest priority and, unfortunately, right now the offices are it. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. We will do our very best to meet your needs. Jason Lipscomb Building Services Evening Supervisor 49-47119

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