January 2013 - Che-student-staff-list

Purdue's new President - Mitch Daniels
by Varma, Arvind 13 Jan '13

13 Jan '13

Dear Colleagues, Mitch Daniels becomes Purdue's 12th president on Tuesday, Jan 15. You may have read the article below in today's Journal & Courier - interesting reading. http://www.jconline.com/article/20130112/NEWS0501/301120046/6-issues-awaiti… Best wishes for 2013! Arvind Varma R. Games Slayter Distinguished Professor Jay and Cynthia Ihlenfeld Head of Chemical Engineering Purdue University

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Lab safety in "Nature"
by Zvinevich, Yury 10 Jan '13

10 Jan '13

Dear All, May be this article from Nature will be interesting to you. It begins with: Scientists may have a false sense of security about the safety of their laboratories, according to early results from the first international survey of researchers' workplace attitudes and practices... Details below... http://www.nature.com/news/safety-survey-reveals-lab-risks-1.12121 Thank you, Yury Zvinevich School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering, Room G111A 480 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-2100 Tel.: (765) 494-9368 Fax: (765) 494-0805 E-mail: yuryzv(a)purdue.edu<mailto:yuryzv@purdue.edu> https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/Directory/Staff/yuryzv.html

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Grad Seminar Series - Spring 2013
by Ewing, Virginia G 07 Jan '13

07 Jan '13

Please find attached the Spring semester Graduate Seminar Series schedule. Updates will follow when the remaining titles are received. Virginia Virginia Ewing School of Chemical Engineering 480 Stadium Mall Drive/FRNY Purdue University West Lafayette, IN 47907-2100 765-494-4365 vewing(a)purdue.edu

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Safety issues
by Zvinevich, Yury 07 Jan '13

07 Jan '13

Dear ChE faculty, New Semester starts and I want to remind you about basic Safety information that should be provided to students you are teaching. Purdue requires this information to be provided at the very beginning of the semester. Spend , please, few minutes on this safety related information. Emergency situation can happen when you will be not in the class room but students have to know how to act in right way in this two emergency situations that require class room evacuation: Building Evacuation A FIRE ALARM is an alarm that goes off IN THE BUILDING. It is a shrill alarm accompanied by flashing lights in most locations. In the case of a FIRE ALARM - you will EVACUATE THE BUILDING, as follows: - Calmly proceed to the nearest exit. Exits are located on the ground and first floors. - Do not use the elevators. - Take your personal belongings if possible. - Assist those who need help, if possible. - Once outside, congregate at the Awards Tower between FRNY and the MSEE building or in the MSEE atrium during foul weather. - Stay at the tower until instructed by emergency personnel that it is safe to re-enter the building. [cid:image001.png@01CDECB8.47A78170][cid:image002.png@01CDECB8.47A78170][cid:image004.jpg@01CDECBB.40FDB260] Shelter in Place Alarm A SHELTER IN PLACE ALARM is an alarm that goes off OUTSIDE THE BUILDING. It is a siren/horn. In the case of a SHELTER IN PLACE ALARM - you will REMAIN IN THE BUILDING, as follows: - Move to the basement in the new wing of the building. - Use one of the three staircases: in the FRNY atrium, adjacent to the exit that faces Physics, or adjacent to the exit facing Civil Engineering. - Do not use the elevators. - Take your personal belongings if possible. - Assist those who need help, if possible. - Stay in the shelter location until instructed by emergency personnel that it is safe to leave. Thank you, Yury Zvinevich School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University Forney Hall of Chemical Engineering, Room G111A 480 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-2100 Tel.: (765) 494-9368 Fax: (765) 494-0805 E-mail: yuryzv(a)purdue.edu<mailto:yuryzv@purdue.edu> https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/Directory/Staff/yuryzv.html

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FW: New Mileage Rates for 2013
by Mears, Jill A 07 Jan '13

07 Jan '13

ChE Faculty, Staff, and Students, Please see below the new Mileage Rate that went into effect January 1st, 2013. This new mileage rate is for all travel taken as of January 1st. If you have any questions please let me know. Mileage Rate Change for Travel on or after January 1, 2013 Effective for travel on or after January 1, 2013, the privately owned vehicle mileage rate will change from 55.5 cents per mile to 56.5 cents per mile. Visit: http://www.purdue.edu/business/travel/Transportation/Car/privatecar.html#cu… Kind Regards, Jill Mears Account Assistant Chemical Engineering Business Office FRNY G041D 765-494-4070 phone 765-494-4073 fax From: putrav-l-bounces(a)lists.purdue.edu [mailto:putrav-l-bounces@lists.purdue.edu] On Behalf Of Purdue Univ. Travel Clerks and Travel Issues Sent: Monday, January 07, 2013 8:49 AM To: 'Purdue Univ. travel clerks and travel issues' Subject: New Mileage Rates for 2013 The IRS recently announced new standard mileage rates when using a personal vehicle for business reasons. Rates are based on the fixed and variable costs of operating a vehicle. Mileage Rate Change for Travel on or after January 1, 2013 Effective for travel on or after January 1, 2013, the privately owned vehicle mileage rate will change from 55.5 cents per mile to 56.5 cents per mile. Visit: http://www.purdue.edu/business/travel/Transportation/Car/privatecar.html#cu… As always, this mileage rate is subject to the 'Drive V Fly' policy found at: http://www.purdue.edu/business/travel/Transportation/Car/privatecar.html#dr… Mileage Rate for State Travel The mileage rate for employees traveling on Sponsored Program Grant funds from the State of Indiana will continue to be paid at 44 cents per mile. Visit: http://www.purdue.edu/travel/Transportation/statefundedtravel.html#mileage Please contact the Travel Office if you have questions. Linda Ford Travel Administrator Freehafer Hall 401 S. Grant Street West Lafayette, IN 47907-2024

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Happy New Year!
by Varma, Arvind 01 Jan '13

01 Jan '13

Dear Colleagues, Today marks the start of a New Year - I am writing to wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous 2013! Best, Arvind Varma R. Games Slayter Distinguished Professor Jay and Cynthia Ihlenfeld Head of Chemical Engineering Purdue University

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