To the Purdue CHE community, With heavy heart, am sharing the sad news immediately that Arvind Varma, R. Games Slayter Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering and 10th Head of School (2004-2016), passed away peacefully yesterday evening 9:33PM EDT. More information to follow. Sangtae "Sang" Kim Distinguished Professor Jay and Cynthia Ihlenfeld Head Charles D. Davidson School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University