November 2017 - Che-student-staff-list

Faculty & Staff Appreciation Lunch - Dec. 8, 2017
by Gonzalez, Joshua 07 Dec '17

07 Dec '17

[cid:image001.jpg@01D36930.339B9FA0]

1 1

My health status
by Varma, Arvind 06 Dec '17

06 Dec '17

Dear Colleagues, As many are aware, my cancer marker in blood was going up the last 6 weeks, from stable 11 for 7-8 months, to 23 six weeks ago and 30 two weeks ago (up to 35 is considered to be safe value). Thus, I accelerated visit to my clinic in Scottsdale for scans (done every 3-4 months) - Karen & I reached here on Sunday evening. I had CT & PET scans plus blood tests yesterday (Monday). The results from the oncologist meeting late today confirm our suspicion: there is indeed a new small tumor growing off my left lung. They will do more tests to determine its nature but it appears that I'll go on a new course of chemotherapy starting soon. The duration depends on my response and decrease of cancer marker but may easily last 6-8 weeks, unknown yet. Fortunately, owing to marker value determined every 2 weeks (under stable condition, it was measured every 4 weeks, but since it began to rise, we started measuring it every 2 weeks), the tumor was caught early. With this, I'll delay my visit to UCLA (was scheduled for Dec-Feb) and now it may not occur at all. I need to stay here under my oncologists' care until the cancer marker decreases and remains stable at a safe value. I'll continue working from here remotely and have regular meetings with my research students by Skype, Tel calls and email - work has always been good therapy for me. I thank you for your continued prayers and good wishes. With best wishes - Happy Thanksgiving! Arvind Arvind Varma R. Games Slayter Distinguished Professor Charles D. Davidson School of Chemical Engineering Purdue University Editor, Cambridge Series in Chemical Engineering Tel: 765-494-8484<tel:765-494-8484>; Fax: 765-494-0805<tel:765-494-0805>; Email: avarma(a)purdue.edu<mailto:avarma@purdue.edu> https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/People/ptProfile?id=11068 Sent from my iPhone

1 1

Employee Self Service Year End Tasks
by Wilson, Christina D 30 Nov '17

30 Nov '17

Good afternoon, Please read the following news release in regards to your personal and tax exemption information. All changes or updates in the Employee Self Service portal to your address, bank information or tax exemption selections must be completed by December 11, 2017 to be effective for the 2017 pay and tax activities. Employee Self Service Tasks for Year End In anticipation of the upcoming tax season, all Purdue employees should review and update (if necessary) their address, bank information, and tax exemption selections. Additional withholdings can also be submitted. These tasks must be completed through Employee Self Service by December 11, 2017. Employee Self Service (ESS) is a paperless, flexible, and secure avenue for employees to make changes to their vital personal information on file with the University. Changes can be made via Employee Self Service at any time, however December 11, 2017 is the specific deadline for changes to be effective for 2017 pay and tax activities. Exception: International employees will continue to submit their tax documents via the Glacier software and printed documents sent to the Payroll and Tax Services department. Employee Self Service is accessed through the OnePurdue Portal found on the Purdue Employee Portal<http://www.purdue.edu/employeeportal>. This quick reference card<https://spa2013.itap.purdue.edu/Business/businessatpurdue/QRCs/ESS%20Tasks%…> provides detailed instructions on how to access and update the necessary sections. Online W-2 Access Reminder: Employees are strongly encouraged to register for online W-2 access. By registering, employees are able to elect to continue to receive a paper copy or only receive an electronic copy of their W-2 form. Other benefits include earlier delivery (by a week) and elimination of mail security concerns. Additional details can be found on the Payroll Services W-2 Services website.<http://www.purdue.edu/business/payroll/taxes/W-2Services.html> Questions should be directed to the Payroll and Tax Services department via tax(a)purdue.edu<mailto:tax@purdue.edu>. Contact Information: Jane Coleman<mailto:colema33@purdue.edu>, nonresident tax administrator, Payroll Services, 62344 Kind Regards, Christina Wilson Payroll Account Clerk Davidson School of Chemical Engineering Forney Hall Room 1057 Tel. 765-494-4072 wilso917(a)purdue.edu [purdue]

1 0

Over $10k Purchasing Holiday Deadline
by Waling, Robin M 28 Nov '17

28 Nov '17

Hi all! I just wanted to forward this Holiday deadline to everyone to ensure that if anyone is planning on placing an order over $10k we can get these processed by Friday, December 1st if possible; otherwise, it is very likely it will not get processed until after winter break (see below). Thank you! [cid:image001.png@01D36860.99900CE0] Robin Waling Account Clerk Davidson School of Chemical Engineering 765-496-1094

1 0

Invitation to Structured Thinking Seminar - November 30, 2017
by Farmus, Cristina D 27 Nov '17

27 Nov '17

Dear ChE Colleagues, I am cordially inviting you to attend a presentation to learn more about Structured Thinking Models, on November 30, 2017, from 3.00 to 4.15 pm in FRNY G140. This presentation will be delivered by Beverly Mentzer, Vice President (retired), ExxonMobil, currently serving as Industrial Career Counselor in the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering. This is also an optional seminar for ChE graduate students, attendance will not be taken. There will be a reception from 2.30 to 3.00 pm in the Henson Atrium. This presentation will introduce several industry examples and tools for: 1. Decision making 2. Organizational alignment 3. Team effectiveness The abstract and more details are available at this link<https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/events/2017/che-seminar-ms-beverly-mentz…>. No RSVP is needed. I look forward to seeing all of you at this exciting event! Cristina Farmus CISTAR Managing Director 765-494-0027 cfarmus(a)purdue.edu<mailto:cfarmus@purdue.edu> https://cistar.us

1 0

Thesis Announcement for Jianfeng Liu
by Johnson, Beverly J 22 Nov '17

22 Nov '17

This email is to announce that Jianfeng Liu will be defending his thesis: "GLOBAL OPTIMIZATION OF LARGE-SCALE COMPLEX NONLINEAR SYSTEMS: ALGORITHMS AND APPLICATIONS" Friday, December 1, 2017 at 9:00 AM in FRNY 3062B. The dissertation is directed by Dr. Laird. The abstract is attached, and all are welcome to attend. Bev Johnson Graduate Program Administrator Chemical Engineering Forney Hall 2043A Purdue University 765-494-4057 [P bling]

2 1

Business Office Information for Nov 22, 2017/Ordering/Credit Cards
by Waling, Robin M 21 Nov '17

21 Nov '17

Good afternoon, We anticipate that the business office will be short staffed after 3pm tomorrow, Nov. 22. Therefore, any purchase requests and Ariba orders received after 12:00pm may not be reviewed and approved until we return to the office on Nov. 27. In addition, credit cards will be unavailable for check out after 4 p.m. tomorrow. Thank you in advance! Robin Waling Account Clerk Davidson School of Chemical Engineering 765-496-1094

1 0

FRNY 1060 Printers Offline
by Gonzalez, Joshua 17 Nov '17

17 Nov '17

Dear All, Please be aware that we are currently in the process of replacing the old printers in the main office with a new printer. For this reason the printers in the main office will be offline. If you need assistance with printing and are not able to access another printer please contact the main office and we will do our best to assist you. I will inform you once the installation is complete and the printer is up and running. We apologize for this inconvenience. Thank you for your cooperation and time. Sincerely, Joshua --- [Purdue_Letterhead_Original_x64px] Joshua Gonzalez Charles D. Davidson School of Chemical Engineering [Phone_1D_11x16px] (765) 494-4365 | [Fax_1D_16x16px] (765) 494-0805

2 2

Re: [Che-student-staff-list] Invitation to CISTAR Seminar - November 16, 2017 - reminder
by Farmus, Cristina D 16 Nov '17

16 Nov '17

See you soon! From: Farmus, Cristina D Sent: Monday, November 06, 2017 11:39 AM To: 'chme(a)ecn.purdue.edu' <chme(a)ecn.purdue.edu>; 'chmegrad(a)ecn.purdue.edu' <chmegrad(a)ecn.purdue.edu>; 'che-masters-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu' <che-masters-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu> Subject: Invitation to CISTAR Seminar - November 16, 2017 Dear ChE Colleagues, I am cordially inviting you to attend a presentation to learn more about CISTAR - Center for Innovative and Strategic Transformation of Alkane Resources, on November 16, 2017, from 3.00 to 4.15 pm in FRNY G140, by Dr. Fabio Ribeiro, R. Norris and Eleanor Shreve Professor of Chemical Engineering and CISTAR Director. This is also an optional seminar for ChE graduate students, attendance will not be taken. As for any seminars, we will have a reception from 2.30 to 3.00 pm in the Henson Atrium. This presentation will give you an opportunity to hear about five key points: 1. What is a National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center (NSF ERC)? Why are they so prestigious? 2. What was Purdue and ChE's journey to obtain one of the only four newly funded ERCs? 3. What are CISTAR's plans for research, education, diversity, and innovation? 4. Why is CISTAR relevant to the current US educational and industrial landscape? 5. How will CISTAR integrate with the four university partners, Purdue, and the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering? Everyone will have an opportunity to ask questions. The abstract and more details about this event are available at this link<https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/events/2017/che-seminar-dr-fabio-ribeiro>. No RSVP is needed. I look forward to seeing all of you join us for this exciting event! Cristina Farmus CISTAR Managing Director 765-494-0027 cfarmus(a)purdue.edu<mailto:cfarmus@purdue.edu> https://cistar.us

1 0

FW: Drive Away Hunger Food Drive
by Johnson, Beverly J 15 Nov '17

15 Nov '17

Hi Everyone, Don't forget that the AIChE and GSO Drive Away Hunger Food Drive ends this Friday November 17th. Stop by the atrium from 11am to 1pm to drop off any of your non-perishable donations. If you bring more than 5 you get a free cup of coffee! Thank you, Claire Nimlos cnimlos(a)purdue.edu<mailto:cnimlos@purdue.edu> Graduate Student Graduate Student Outreach Chair Chemical Engineering Department at Purdue University ________________________________ From: Claire T Nimlos Sent: Friday, November 10, 2017 4:48 PM To: chmegrad(a)ecn.purdue.edu<mailto:chmegrad@ecn.purdue.edu>; che-masters-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu<mailto:che-masters-list@ecn.purdue.edu> Subject: Re: Drive Away Hunger Food Drive Hello Everyone, The Drive Away Hunger Drive will continue next week . This weekend while at the store consider grabbing a few extra cans of soup, a jar of peanut butter, or some pasta that could be donated to help families in our community who are in need this winter. We will be collecting Wednesday through Friday from 11am to 1pm in the Atrium. If you bring us more than 5 items we will give you a free cup of coffee! Thank you, Claire Nimlos ________________________________ From: Claire T Nimlos Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2017 2:11:25 PM To: chmegrad(a)ecn.purdue.edu<mailto:chmegrad@ecn.purdue.edu>; che-masters-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu<mailto:che-masters-list@ecn.purdue.edu> Subject: Re: Drive Away Hunger Food Drive Hello Everyone, Don't forget to bring in your non-perishable food donations for the Drive Away Hunger Food Drive for the rest of this week (11am-1pm) and next week Wednesday to Friday. Have more than 5 items? Great you get a free cup of coffee! [cid:e6e4d4e8-ea54-4941-8141-cbc143584e9e] ________________________________ From: Claire T Nimlos Sent: Friday, November 3, 2017 3:57:54 PM To: chmegrad(a)ecn.purdue.edu<mailto:chmegrad@ecn.purdue.edu>; che-masters-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu<mailto:che-masters-list@ecn.purdue.edu> Cc: Casey B Jones Subject: Drive Away Hunger Food Drive Hello Everyone, As we begin the holiday season GSO and AIChE have partnered up to collect food for the Food Finders Food Bank Drive Away Hunger<https://secure-web.cisco.com/1-mR5reR_2JwLxcJ4MpwaFJVy8FXllQFUFGVbDlul0W1IB…> yearly collection drive. If you would like to donate any non-perishable items please look for our collection table in the Atrium November 8th-10th and 15th-17th (Wednesday-Friday) from 11 am to 1 pm. If you are feeling extra generous and donate more than 5 items we will give you a free cup of coffee! Last year our school donated over 100lbs of food to this drive, lets beat that mark this year! If you have any questions please feel free to contact me or Casey Jones, the GSO Sustainability Chair. Thank you, Claire Nimlos cnimlos(a)purdue.edu<mailto:cnimlos@purdue.edu> Graduate Student Graduate Student Outreach Chair Chemical Engineering Department at Purdue University [1474383190122_Outreach]

1 0