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New issue of ChE Newsletter
by Hagen, Kay J 14 Jun '16

14 Jun '16

The latest version of the ChE Newsletter is now available online. The online edition features expanded content, including videos and links to related research papers. It also is mobile "friendly." I encourage you to take a few minutes to flip through it. You can view the newsletter at http://purdueche.freeflowdp.com/purdueche/8527353427237764?pg=1#pg1 or by visiting the school's home page and clicking the newsletter thumbnail image on the left side. Kay Hagen Communications Specialist School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University [cid:ECAD9B6A-BB18-4976-A179-2E81DF6C6F2B]

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Discolored water in bathrooms
by Valley, Jeffrey L 03 Jun '16

03 Jun '16

All - Due to REM being in the building today finishing up testing the safety showers and eyewashes you probably have noticed the water in the bathroom sinks are a brownish color. Anytime there is a fluctuation in the water pressure in the pipes ( showers/eyewashs and bathrooms both on the same water supply) residue is broken off. The lines will flush themselves out with use and return to normal. If you have any questions please contact me. Thanks. Jeff Valley

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Re: [ChE-Courtesy-list] [Che-staff-list] ChE old electronics recycling and cleaning initiative - going on now
by Farmus, Cristina D 02 Jun '16

02 Jun '16

Reminder to bring your electronics junk and get lunch -event going on now until 1.30 in the Forney Atrium. Cristina From: Che-staff-list [mailto:che-staff-list-bounces@ecn.purdue.edu] On Behalf Of Farmus, Cristina D Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2016 1:53 PM To: 'chmegrad(a)ecn.purdue.edu' <chmegrad(a)ecn.purdue.edu>; 'chme(a)ecn.purdue.edu' <chme(a)ecn.purdue.edu> Cc: 'cheq(a)ecn.purdue.edu' <cheq(a)ecn.purdue.edu> Subject: [Che-staff-list] ChE old electronics recycling and cleaning initiative Good afternoon, In anticipation of the safety and cleanliness inspections that will start next week, let's do some house cleaning in Forney Hall. When: Tomorrow, June 2, 2016 from 11.30 to 1.30 Where: Forney Hall, Henson Atrium What: * Recycle your old electronics: bring your old/unused/junk computers, monitors, keyboards, mice, cables, etc. from your offices and labs and deposit them in the atrium for responsible recycling. A rep from ECN will be on hand to handle the items and explain how electronics recycling helps the planet. * Recycle your old papers: bring your old papers to the atrium for confidential recycling. Locked bins will be available. * Receive cleaning supplies: we'll distribute cleaning supplies for your offices: dust rags, sanitary wipes, all-purpose cleaner. The janitors only address the floors in your offices, you are responsible for the rest. Incentive: Anyone who brings an old electronic will receive lunch from Jimmy Johns. Let me know if you have questions. Cristina Cristina Farmus Managing Director Chemical Engineering Purdue University 765 494 0027 cfarmus(a)purdue.edu<mailto:cfarmus@purdue.edu>

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ChE old electronics recycling and cleaning initiative
by Farmus, Cristina D 01 Jun '16

01 Jun '16

Good afternoon, In anticipation of the safety and cleanliness inspections that will start next week, let's do some house cleaning in Forney Hall. When: Tomorrow, June 2, 2016 from 11.30 to 1.30 Where: Forney Hall, Henson Atrium What: * Recycle your old electronics: bring your old/unused/junk computers, monitors, keyboards, mice, cables, etc. from your offices and labs and deposit them in the atrium for responsible recycling. A rep from ECN will be on hand to handle the items and explain how electronics recycling helps the planet. * Recycle your old papers: bring your old papers to the atrium for confidential recycling. Locked bins will be available. * Receive cleaning supplies: we'll distribute cleaning supplies for your offices: dust rags, sanitary wipes, all-purpose cleaner. The janitors only address the floors in your offices, you are responsible for the rest. Incentive: Anyone who brings an old electronic will receive lunch from Jimmy Johns. Let me know if you have questions. Cristina Cristina Farmus Managing Director Chemical Engineering Purdue University 765 494 0027 cfarmus(a)purdue.edu<mailto:cfarmus@purdue.edu>

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HA Certification for FRNY Offices
by Nagy, Gabriela 01 Jun '16

01 Jun '16

Hello Everyone, Please find attached the Hazard Assessment Certification for working in FRNY offices. It is dated 2015, but I just checked with REM and we only need to update the certification for offices if new hazards are introduced. Having the same type of activities in our offices as last year, we do not need to update the certification at this point. I keep the original document in my office (FRNY G041D), with the safety records for our School, and I attach this document for your information. Should you have any questions, please let me know. Thank you, Gabriela __________________ Gabriela Nagy, PhD Industrial Education Director ChE Safety Committee Chair School of Chemical Engineering Room FRNY G041D Purdue University Tel: (765)-496-1710 E-mail: nagyg(a)purdue.edu<mailto:nagyg@purdue.edu>

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Easton Thesis Defense Announcement
by Johnson, Beverly J 31 May '16

31 May '16

This e-mail is to announce that McKay Easton will be defending his thesis: Density functional theory complements mass spectrometry in the investigation of biomass pyrolysis and ion-molecule reaction mechanisms Thursday, June 2, at 12:00 PM in FRNY 3062B. The dissertation is directed by Drs. Ribeiro and Kenttamaa. The abstract is attached, and all are welcome to attend. Bev Johnson Graduate Program Administrator Chemical Engineering Forney Hall 1051 Purdue University 765-494-4057 [P bling]

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REMINDER: Survey for Benefits Ambassadors Program
by Hadley, JoAnna M 27 May '16

27 May '16

Happy Friday!! Please remember to take less than 5 minutes to complete this survey? Follow this link to the Survey: https://purdue.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_8vUWDDUskBhmvKl. This will help me know which interest each of you have in learning more about the benefits resources available here at Purdue University. Thank you to those who have already taken time out of their busy schedules! Please note the ChE walking group starts Wednesday June 1st from 12:30pm to 1pm. We will meet in the FRNY atrium on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and everyone is welcome to join us. If you would like to be added to the calendar event through Outlook as a reminder, please let me know. Have a great 3 day weekend, JoAnna JoAnna Hadley Account Clerk Chemical Engineering, FRNY 1057 480 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907 765-494-4072 hadleyj(a)purdue.edu<mailto:hadleyj@purdue.edu> From: Che-business-list [mailto:che-business-list-bounces@ecn.purdue.edu] On Behalf Of Hadley, JoAnna M Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 9:30 AM To: chme(a)ecn.purdue.edu Subject: [Che-business-list] REMINDER: Survey for Benefits Ambassadors Program Good morning everyone, Thank you to the faculty & staff who have already responded to the quick survey! Could you please take less than 5 minutes to complete this survey? Follow this link to the Survey: https://purdue.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_8vUWDDUskBhmvKl. This will help me know which interest each of you have in learning more about since there is a variety of benefits resources available. Please note there was an interest in a walking group. Currently we have setup to meet in the FRNY atrium on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12:30pm to 1pm starting June 1st to July 29th. Everyone is welcome to join us and I can add you to the calendar event through Outlook if you would like a friendly reminder. Suggested Workshop Topics: Family Friendly<http://www.purdue.edu/hr/familyfriendly/> * Lactation services * Child care and child development * Elder care/caring for aging family Health and Wellness/Medical Benefits<http://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/currentEmployees/employeeBenefits/benecha…> * HSA/FSA * Walking programs * Holiday stress relief tips Center for Healthy Living<http://www.purdue.edu/hr/CHL/> * Blood pressure screenings * Workplace fitness and stretching * Building a better lunch Leaves/Time Off<http://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/currentEmployees/leaves/leaves.html> * FMLA, Parental leaves * General Leaves Overview * Disability & Work. Comp. Retirement<http://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/currentEmployees/retirement/purdueRetirem…>/Financial Benefits<http://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/currentEmployees/retirement/FidelityInves…> * Getting on the right path with workplace savings * Create a budget, ditch debt and start saving * Confident investing in any market Thanks again, JoAnna JoAnna Hadley Account Clerk Chemical Engineering, FRNY 1057 480 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907 765-494-4072 hadleyj(a)purdue.edu<mailto:hadleyj@purdue.edu> From: Che-business-list [mailto:che-business-list-bounces@ecn.purdue.edu] On Behalf Of Hadley, JoAnna M Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2016 11:09 AM To: chme(a)ecn.purdue.edu<mailto:chme@ecn.purdue.edu> Subject: [Che-business-list] Survey for Benefits Ambassadors Program Recently, Human Resources implemented a Benefits Ambassadors Program<http://www.purdue.edu/hr/newsletter/Connect/connect_04_16/benefit_ambassado…> on the West Lafayette campus. Benefits Ambassadors consists of Purdue faculty and staff who will help motivate the Purdue community to achieve an overall healthier life. Ambassadors will help by providing information on the variety of benefits resources available, sharing suggestions and ideas in committee meetings and actively advocating health and wellness benefits among their co-workers. Benefits ambassadors will have the opportunity to learn about initiatives and schedule programming pertaining but not limited to Family Friendly<http://www.purdue.edu/hr/familyfriendly/>, Retirement<http://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/currentEmployees/retirement/purdueRetirem…>, Financial Benefits<http://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/currentEmployees/retirement/FidelityInves…>, Medical Benefits<http://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/currentEmployees/employeeBenefits/benecha…>, Center for Healthy Living<http://www.purdue.edu/hr/CHL/> and Leaves/Time Off<http://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/currentEmployees/leaves/leaves.html>. I have been accepted to be a Benefits Ambassador for Chemical Engineering for 2016-2017. Serving as a benefits ambassador provides me the opportunity to assist with helping faculty and staff in Chemical Engineering utilize the resources for benefits Purdue offers campus wide. This is also a professional development opportunity for me and a chance to exceed/learn in my typical job expectations. I look forward to informing and motivating everyone to achieve healthier lifestyles! Could you please take this 5 minute survey to help me best serve our department? Follow this link to the Survey: https://purdue.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_8vUWDDUskBhmvKl This will help me know which interest each of you have in learning more about since there is a variety of benefits resources available. Just a quick note: participants wishing to walk during the upcoming Spring Fling<http://www.purdue.edu/springfling/> Fitness Walk on Wednesday May 25 must register through the Spring Fling coordinating committee. Register<http://www.purdue.edu/springfling/Register/registerwalk.html> by tomorrow Friday May 13 at 5pm to officially take part in the Spring Fling Fitness Walk. If you have completed a registration form and sent it through campus mail, you do not need to register online. Fitness Walk will start between 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Finish any time before 3:30 p.m. The walk will only be cancelled if there is a severe storm. An approximately three mile, non-competitive walking event. Walk may include some elevation and/or steps. Thanks so much for your help, JoAnna JoAnna Hadley Account Clerk Chemical Engineering, FRNY 1057 480 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907 765-494-4072 hadleyj(a)purdue.edu<mailto:hadleyj@purdue.edu>

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FW: COMMUNICATION: IDEM inspector is on campus today
by Valley, Jeffrey L 25 May '16

25 May '16

FYI......................Please insure all your labs are as they should be. Thank you. From: Clendenning, Amanda M Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2016 10:54 AM Subject: COMMUNICATION: IDEM inspector is on campus today Communications Announcement Purdue University - Physical Facilities TO: Building Deputies FR: Eric Johnson, Radiological and Environmental Management DA: Wednesday, May 25, 2016 RE: IDEM inspector is on campus today A representative from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management is on campus today to conduct a hazardous waste inspection. Please ensure that all chemical containers are closed and properly labeled, including high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) waste containers. For detailed waste storage procedures, please see the following REM webpage: https://www.purdue.edu/ehps/rem/hmm/wststo.htm. Feel free to contact the REM Hazardous Materials Management area at (765) 494-0121 if you have any questions.

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Reminder: Self-audit forms for ChE labs and offices are due on June 3rd
by Nagy, Gabriela 24 May '16

24 May '16

Hello Everyone, This is just a reminder that the self-audit forms for all ChE labs and offices are due at the end of next week, on Friday. June 3rd, 2016. Please see the ISP Checklist form attached. Please return completed (and signed by PI/supervisor) self-audits to Gabriela Nagy in FRNY G041D by 5 pm on Friday, June 3, 2016. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you, Gabriela From: Nagy, Gabriela Sent: Friday, May 06, 2016 11:24 AM To: chme(a)ecn.purdue.edu; chmegrad(a)ecn.purdue.edu Cc: Johnson, Eric C <johns371(a)purdue.edu> Subject: Start of self-audits of ChE labs and offices Hello Everyone, It is now time to complete the annual safety review of all ChE laboratories AND offices. These reviews are part of our Integrated Safety Plan (ISP) and are required for our annual recertification with the University. The safety audit of multiple offices can be inventoried on the same form. The timeline for 2016 is: - May - self-audits of laboratories and offices - June - Safety Committee inspections of all ChE laboratories and offices - May - July - address deficiencies identified in self-audits and inspections - August - Recertification Review with REM 1. Self-Audits The ISP Self-Audit checklist can be found on the ChE School's website, under the "Laboratory Safety Requirements" heading: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/AboutUs/Safety.html , or REM's website: https://www.purdue.edu/ehps/rem/home/forms/ispcheck.pdf. Please also find attached a copy of the self-audit form. The first seven sections have universal questions that apply to every area. Sections 8 to 24 have questions related to specialized operations; research laboratories and shops should address all sections. All self-audit checklists must be signed by PI/supervisor, not necessarily by the person completing the self-audit. Please return completed (and signed by PI/supervisor) self-audits to Gabriela Nagy in FRNY G041D by 5 pm on Friday, June 3, 2016. In addition to the self-audit, please review and update the door posting, hazard assessment (should be placed inside the lab, near the entrance), chemical inventory (Form HCP4) and employee exposure list (Form HCP5) and lab specific Chemical Hygiene Plan for your work area. They should be accurate and dated within the last six months. The ChE Safety Committee agreed that keeping the SDSs saved electronically in a location easily accessible for all group members is an acceptable alternative to paper copies, as long as they are updated regularly and dated within the last 5 years. 2. Inspections During June, 2016, the ChE Safety Committee will perform unannounced safety inspections of all ChE laboratories and offices. 3. Deficiencies Deficiencies identified in your self-audit and in the ChE Safety Committee inspections will need to be addressed. The ChE Safety Committee (list posted on https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/AboutUs/Safety.html) is available to help you. 4. Recertification Review The review includes unscheduled visits to our laboratories and offices by REM. As of now, the review meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 15, 2016; I will update you if there are changes to this date. Should you have any questions, please contact me. Again, please return the completed (and signed by PI/supervisor) self-audit forms to Gabriela Nagy in FRNY G041D by 5 pm on Friday, June 3, 2016. Thank you, Gabriela on behalf of the ChE Safety Committee __________________ Gabriela Nagy, PhD Industrial Education Director ChE Safety Committee Chair School of Chemical Engineering Room FRNY G041D Purdue University Tel: (765)-496-1710 E-mail: nagyg(a)purdue.edu<mailto:nagyg@purdue.edu>

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FW: GSO Symposium Save-the-Date
by Green, Corwin S 23 May '16

23 May '16

Dear Graduate Students, Faculty, and Staff, The 25th Annual Chemical Engineering Graduate Research Symposium will be held on Thursday, August 18th, 2016 in Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering. Students will give poster and oral presentations to industrial representatives and interested students and faculty throughout the day. Formal invitations, as well as information on signing up for the oral and poster presentations, will follow in the coming weeks. Please let me know if you have any questions! Scott McClary Graduate Research Assistant Solar Energy Research Group, Purdue University GSO President, 2016-2017 [cid:image001.jpg@01D1B4CC.3674B000]

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