May 2012 - Che-courtesy-list

ChE Director of Graduate Studies
by Varma, Arvind 28 May '14

28 May '14

Dear Colleagues, After serving since January, 2009 as our School's Director of Graduate Studies (DGS), Prof. Litster recently requested relief from this service, to devote more time to his teaching and research. Reluctantly, I accepted his request. On behalf of our School's faculty, staff and graduate students, I express deep gratitude to Jim for his outstanding service in this role. Simultaneously, I am pleased to inform that, effective July 1, Prof. Mike Harris has accepted to become our School's DGS. In this capacity, he will advise the graduate students and oversee the operations of the graduate office. I am grateful that Mike has accepted this position of leadership and service. Sincerely, Arvind Varma R. Games Slayter Distinguished Professor Jay and Cynthia Ihlenfeld Head of Chemical Engineering Purdue University

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Jeff Valley - out of office, plans for his absence
by Farmus, Cristina D 08 Jun '12

08 Jun '12

Good morning, Jeff Valley will be out of the office from today until June 12, 2012. During his time away, Chase Brummet will be fulfilling his duties. Chase is the student helper we have had with us for the past two and a half years. He graduated this May with a degree in Communications and will continue with us full time for the summer. Chase should be contacted directly for routine items (moving furniture, temperature in rooms, keys, etc) and I should be contacted for all other items. Chase will be located in Jeff's office B014; his contact information is cbrummet(a)purdue.edu<mailto:cbrummet@purdue.edu>, phone 765-494-8727, voice pager 26-2035. Please let me know if you have any questions. Cristina Cristina Farmus Administrative Director Chemical Engineering Purdue University 765 494 0027 cfarmus(a)purdue.edu<mailto:cfarmus@purdue.edu>

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FW: Seminar Notice - Tue., June 12, 10:15 AM
by Murray, Chris L 31 May '12

31 May '12

From: Stacey, Lisa A Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 1:38 PM To: 'jenn(a)purdue.edu'; Peer, Rebecca J.; Gelfand, Johanna K; Murray, Chris L; Butz, Rita E; 'dcoulson(a)ecn.purdue.edu'; Hays, Cindey A; Duket, Steven D; Baumgardt, Jacqueline C.; Reece, Kellie A; Geiger, Melissa J; White, Karen R; 'jjturner(a)purdue.edu'; Deno, Cathy M; Brown, Pamela R; 'mep(a)ecn.purdue.edu' Cc: 'Donna Bystrom' Subject: Seminar Notice - Tue., June 12, 10:15 AM Please forward the attached Seminar Notice to your Faculty, Post Docs & Grad Students. Thank you, Lisa Stacey Secretary/Development Assistant Purdue University School of Materials Engineering 765/494-4100

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Addition RO supply - Hot water discolored
by Valley, Jeffrey L 30 May '12

30 May '12

The supply of RO water to the addition is experiencing problems as most of you know. If the volume of water in the holding tank drops below a certain level, the pump will automatically shut down to allow the tank to refill. It currently is having trouble making water as it should so the system is taking much longer than expected. The plumbers are working to restore it to normal operation. The plumbers are also checking on the hot water being discolored. Letting the tap run for a few minutes will flush the line clean hopefully and they will resolve the issue. If you have any questions, please contact me. Thanks. Jeff Valley

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Time Off Postponed
by Valley, Jeffrey L 30 May '12

30 May '12

Please be advised that my time off has been postponed until sometime next week so I am available for contact if needed. Thank you. Jeff Valley

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Chemical Engineering Safety Indemnification - 2012
by Davis, Linda S 29 May '12

29 May '12

Colleagues, It is time to complete the annual safety review of the chemical engineering laboratories and offices. These reviews are part of our Integrated Safety Plan and are required to obtain our annual indemnification with the University. The timeline for 2012 is as follows: * May - self audits of laboratories and offices * June - Safety Committee inspections of laboratories and offices * May - July - address deficiencies identified in self audits and inspections * August - Indemnification Review with REM Self Audits The ISP Self-Audit<http://www.purdue.edu/rem/home/forms/ispcheck.pdf> checklist was revised in February 2012. In the revision, sections were rearranged and several questions were refined. The first seven sections now have universal questions that apply to every area. Sections 8 thru 24 have questions related to specialized operations. If an area qualifies as an office, common (e.g., conference room, kitchenette), or computer laboratory and does not involve the handling of, use of, or exposure to hazardous chemicals, machinery, equipment, animals, or biological agents, only the first seven sections of the self-audit need to completed. If in doubt about the type of area being audited, please address all sections. Research laboratories and shops should address all sections. The ISP Self-Audit checklist is updated periodically. Always check the REM website for the most up-to-date version. Please return completed self audits to Linda Davis in FRNY 2160 by Friday, June 1. In addition to the self audit, please review your door posting and hazard assessment. They should be accurate and dated within the last six months. Inspections The ChE Safety Committee will perform unannounced safety inspections of laboratories and offices. Last year, when a thorough self audit had been completed, the Safety Committee findings were minor. The inspection checklist that is used is attached for your information. Deficiencies Deficiencies identified in your audit and in the ChE Safety Committee inspections will need to be addressed. The ChE Safety Committee (Jason Davenport, Linda Davis, Bob Hannemann, Vinod Kumar, Fabio Ribeiro, Jeff Valley and Yury Zvinevich) is available to help you. Indemnification Review You will notified of the review date. The review includes unscheduled visits to our laboratories and offices by REM. Please contact me if you have any questions. Thank you, in advance, for your commitment to safety. Linda For the ChE Safety Committee 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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EMERGENCY SHOWER and EYEWASH Testing
by Valley, Jeffrey L 29 May '12

29 May '12

BE ADVISED - Starting this morning Tues 5-29-12 REM will begin testing the emergency showers and eyewashes in the building. They are starting in the old side basement and working their way up, then will move to the addition side of the building. A reminder that if you have a reason they should not be in your lab at a particular time, please work with them to reschedule so that testing can be completed. Thank you. Jeff Valley

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Emergency Shower and Eyewash Testing
by Valley, Jeffrey L 25 May '12

25 May '12

Be Advised - Starting today Friday the 25th, REM will begin inspecting/testing the emergency showers and eyewashes in the building. If there is a reason they cannot be in your lab at a certain time, please work with them to reschedule so that the testing can be completed. If you have any questions, please contact me. Thank you. Jeff Valley

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Graduate Office will be close tomorrow, May 25th
by Bowman, Debra J 24 May '12

24 May '12

Dear Graduate Students and Staff, Graduate Office will be closed tomorrow. I am taking a vacation day for a nice long 4 day weekend! Hope everyone has a great Memorial Day weekend with family & friends. Thanks, Deb

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A message re effective communication
by Varma, Arvind 22 May '12

22 May '12

Dear Colleagues, In the Chronicle today, there is an interesting letter, copied below, re effective communication - important in teaching and research presentations. I enjoyed reading it and share it with you, highlighting two key sentences, realizing that most of you know all this well. Arvind Varma The Chronicle of Higher education May 21, 2012 To Succeed in Communication, Keep Aristotle's Lessons in Mind To the Editor: Leonard Cassuto's advice rings true across the disciplines and venues where Ph.D. holders are called upon to be effective transmitters of knowledge in addition to being creative generators of that knowledge ("Teaching Ph.D.'s How to Reach Out,<http://chronicle.com/article/Teaching-PhDs-How-to-Reach/131776/>" The Chronicle, May 6). While my hope is that a course in communication may be valuable in that endeavor, it will succeed only insofar as the leaders of that course remember the founding principles of effective communication-well described by Aristotle (The Rhetoric) and taught continuously since in speech, communication, and rhetoric courses. These elements remain the abilities to create, organize, develop, support, adapt, and present messages. Professor Cassuto's advice points out the essential role, often overlooked in advanced work, of the last two elements: thoughtful and intentional adaptation, and a powerful, audience-centered presentation. Too often we get vocabulary that remains trapped inside insider jargon, and a presentation hiding behind dreary reading of PowerPoint slides. "Communication" is the message received, and message adaption and presentation are the transmitter elements that make it happen. Here's to an idea with great potential! Raymond Zeuschner Professor Emeritus Communication Studies California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, Calif.

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