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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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FW: Stadium Avenue Closure - Feb 24, 25
by Valley, Jeffrey L 18 Feb '11

18 Feb '11

FYI.................... From: Riese, Gail A [mailto:gariese@purdue.edu] Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 8:47 AM Subject: Stadium Avenue Closure - Feb 24, 25 Communications Announcement Purdue University - Physical Facilities TO: Building Deputies [Please distribute.] FR: Physical Facilities DA: Friday, February 18, 2011 RE: Stadium Avenue Closure - Feb 24, 25 Stadium Avenue, from the service drive (west of Rankin Track and Field) to just west of Martin Jischke Drive, will be closed Thursday, February 24, 2011, and Friday, February 25, 2011. This closure is due to the Recreational Sports Center Expansion and Renovation project. A map of the area is available here: http://www.purdue.edu/physicalfacilities/travel/pdf/Stadium_Closure_Feb24_2… For questions or concerns, please contact Chris Marks at 496-7732 or camarks(a)purdue.edu<mailto:camarks@purdue.edu>.

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FW: ANNOUNCEMENT-Graduate Seminar Series Dr. Robert Peoples 2/22/11
by Hayes, Elizabeth 17 Feb '11

17 Feb '11

Purdue University SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING GRADUATE SEMINAR SERIES Dr. Porter R. Peoples Director, Green Chemistry Institute (GCI) American Chemical Society "Our Chemical Enterprise in the 21st Century" February 22, 2011 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. FRNY G140 ABSTRACT: The foundation of our modern chemical infrastructure is rooted in a rapid development in understating the rules of chemistry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Coupled with a cheap and plentiful supply of both energy and chemical building blocks derived from petroleum, the modern chemical enterprise blossomed. While there were many isolated incidents over the decades, it was not until 1962 with the publication of "Silent Spring," by Rachael Carson, that a real awareness of the impact of mankind on our environment entered our collective consciousness. Modern analytical chemistry is now revealing just how widespread, persistent and bioaccumulative many of these synthetic materials have become. Coupled with growing awareness of the demands of an expanding population, rising standards of living and the scale of resources and energy required to meet those demands, the new rules of sustainable design are sweeping across the plant like a tsunami. Green chemistry and engineering will play a central role in the transformation of chemistry from a petroleum based enterprise, take and make waste society, to one driven by the 12 principles of green chemistry and engineering. This talk will review global perspectives driving these changes, examples of the successful implementation of green chemistry and engineering and the powerful return on investment if offers. A short career learning will also be provided for students. BIO: Robert Peoples, Ph.D., is Director of the ACS Green Chemistry Institute(r). In this capacity, he drives the implementation of the principles of green chemistry across the global chemical enterprise. Dr. Peoples has been a member of American Chemical Society (ACS) for 35 years, giving him valuable experience and insight into the chemical industry. Immediately prior to becoming Director of the ACS Green Chemistry Institute(r), he served as Sustainability Director for the Carpet & Rug Institute, Executive Director of The Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE), and President of the Environmental Impact Group. Preceding this position, Bob was Director of Carpet Sustainability and Market Development at Solutia, Inc., where he was actively involved in carpet recycling and negotiations that led to the formation of CARE and carpet-related health and indoor air quality issues. He is a founding member of the CARE Board of Directors where he still serves. Bob was a member of the team that developed Monsanto's patented, revolutionary stain blocker and fluorochemistry for the carpet industry. Following this development, he led the technical team for the commercialization of Flectron(r), a new business for Monsanto in St. Louis where he spent three years in Advanced Performance Materials. In 1992, he was appointed head of Carpet New Products in Pensacola, FL, and held several positions of increasing responsibility including Director of Nylon Technology. In these various roles, Bob served to integrate a wide variety of initiatives that deal with sustainability on a national level. His efforts spanned new business development, new product and technology development, technology licensing, and the implementation of a unified national sustainable carpet standard. In 2003, Bob was the first recipient of the Carpet America Recovery Effort "Person of the Year" award. Bob is a member of California's prestigious Green Ribbon Science Panel, which is comprised of experts who provide advice on scientific matters, chemical policy recommendations, and implementation strategies. The panel is part of the state's Green Chemistry Initiative being implemented by the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). An internationally recognized speaker in the areas of sustainability, standards, innovation, and carpet reclamation, Dr. Peoples holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics and chemistry from Montclair State University in New Jersey and a Ph.D. in physical organic chemistry from Purdue University. He serves on several local and national boards including the Carpet America Recovery Effort, California's Green Ribbon Science Panel, the Chemical Sciences Roundtable of the National Academies of Science, the International Advisory Board for the 2010 IUPAC Conference on Green Chemistry, the University of Maryland's Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship Program, NSF International Joint Committee for the Sustainable Green Carpet Standard (NSF-140) and the Green Standard.org. He is a member of several organizations including the National Recycling Coalition, Society of Plastics Engineers, and the American Chemical Society.

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FW: Purdue Transportation Fleet Sale
by Valley, Jeffrey L 17 Feb '11

17 Feb '11

FYI.................. From: Riese, Gail A [mailto:gariese@purdue.edu] Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 8:26 AM Subject: Purdue Transportation Fleet Sale Communications Announcement Purdue University - Physical Facilities TO: Building Deputies [Please distribute.] FR: Transportation Service DA: Thursday, February 17, 2011 RE: Purdue Transportation Fleet Sale PURDUE TRANSPORTATION FLEET SALE! March 3-5, 2011 Transportation Service is pleased to offer individuals the opportunity to purchase used fleet vehicles. A sealed-bid sale has been scheduled. More than 50 used cars, vans, and a pickup truck will be offered for sale. One 1993 handicap lift van will also be available. Mileages range from 50,000 - 90,000 miles. Vehicles will be available for inspection March 3-4 from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., and March 5 from 8 - 11 a.m. at Transportation Service, 1175 Harrison Street. Sealed bids will be accepted through Monday, March 7, 2011, at 4:00 p.m. Additional details can be obtained from our web site: www.purdue.edu/transportation. We need your assistance in circulating the sale dates. Please post and share the attached information with colleagues and friends.

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School of Chemical Engineering - Centennial Seminar - Dr. Surya Mallapragada, Iowa State University
by Luedtke, Deborah P 17 Feb '11

17 Feb '11

Purdue University School of Chemical Engineering Graduate Seminar Series - Centennial Seminar Dr. Surya Mallapragada Chair, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering and Stanley Chair of Interdisciplinary Engineering Iowa State University "Bioinspired Materials" February 17, 2011 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. FRNY G140 Abstract: In this highly interdisciplinary and collaborative effort, we are designing hierarchically self-assembling templates and using bioinspired methods for room temperature synthesis of several energy-relevant hybrid materials with hierarchical order. We have designed and synthesized novel ionic block copolymers, block copolypeptides, as well as protein polymers that exhibit hierarchical self-assembly from nanoscale micelles to macroscale gels and solids, and serve as templates for biomineralization. Mineralization proteins and peptides, covalently or non-covalently attached to the organic templates, were used to control the growth and placement of inorganic nanocrystals such as magnetite, cobalt ferrite. Mn-doped magnetite, hydroxyapatite and zirconia in the gels. We are using a combination of solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), scattering, and electron microscopy techniques to investigate the nanostructure and composition, and other characterization techniques to investigate the magneto-mechanical properties of these hybrid materials. These NMR techniques were used to prove the formation of nanocomposites, and also provide compositional information about the nanoscale inorganic layer at the organic-inorganic interface, which is very difficult to obtain using other established techniques. In addition, small angle X-ray and neutron scattering studies of these hybrid nanocomposites at Argonne indicated that the structure of the organic templates was preserved even in the presence of the inorganic nanoparticles and did not significantly alter the self-assembly process of the underlying template. The magnetic nanocrystals synthesized in the presence of the mineralization proteins exhibited distinct magnetic properties. We are developing and implementing molecular simulations using high performance computational approaches as a powerful tool to understand the underlying principles of self-assembly of complex structures, phase transformation between competing phases, as well as the response of a self assembled system to external stimuli. Bio: Surya Mallapragada is currently Department Chair of Chemical and Biological Engineering and Stanley Chair of Interdisciplinary Engineering at Iowa State University. She received her chemical engineering education from IIT Bombay (B.Tech, 1993) and Purdue University (Ph.D., 1996). She has courtesy appointments in the Materials Science and Engineering and Neuroscience departments at ISU. She is also a Senior Scientist and has served as Program Director of Materials Chemistry and Biomolecular Materials at Ames Laboratory, a USDOE laboratory. Her research interests are in the area of polymeric biomaterials, specifically in drug/gene delivery and tissue engineering, and in the area of bioinspired materials. Her work has been recognized by several awards including a NSF Career award, a 3M Non-tenured faculty award, ISU Foundation Early as well as Mid-Career Excellence in Research awards, and a Big 12 Rising Star Award. She was named one of the top 100 young innovators by MIT's Technology Review magazine and is a Fellow of two societies - AIMBE and AAAS. She was a member of the Defense Sciences Study Group and of the NIH Biomaterials and Biointerfaces Study Section. 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<mailto:dpmcdani@purdue.edu>

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