WEST LAFAYETTE — People wanting to help others who lost their homes and possessions from tornadoes should understand how they can be most effective before jumping in, a Purdue University disaster education specialist says. Steve Cain, Purdue Extension Disaster Education Network homeland security project director, said people can help in three ways: * Assist neighbors. […]

Dr. Edduyn Figueroa, Adult Psychiatrist for Memorial Epworth Center, will retire on Dec. 24, 2013 after having practicing psychiatry for more than 30 years.  Over his career, he has served, mentored and modeled quality psychiatric care, which in turn, has motivatedmany of his colleagues to become top performers in their field. Beacon Health System wishes

WEST LAFAYETTE — Charles Ellis, a Purdue University civil engineering professor long overlooked for his role in the Golden Gate Bridge project, was honored with a plaque on Nov. 21. Paul Giroux, a nationally recognized construction engineering expert, will present the plaque to Purdue and the School of Civil Engineering during an 11:30 a.m. luncheon

Glenn Sparks, professor of communication, studies the effects of frightening images on children, and he can talk about violence in films and how that affects people of all ages. He has studied how violence in movies appeals to moviegoers. Sparks’ research also focuses on how and whether people enjoy violence in films as well as

WEST LAFAYETTE — Peter Kissinger, a professor of chemistry, is the recipient of the Outstanding Commercialization Award for Purdue University Faculty. The award is given annually to a faculty member in recognition of outstanding contributions to, and success with, commercializing Purdue research discoveries. It was established with an endowment gift from the Central Indiana Corporate

While most organizations advocate a pay-for-performance culture, economic realities, reduced pay increase budgets, shareholder activism and emerging government regulations are making this difficult to achieve. According to Mercer’s 2013 Pay for Performance Survey, more than half (55%) of participating organizations report they strive to a great extent to create a pay-for-performance culture for their executives,