Stories tagged with "West Lafayette"

Purdue biomedical pioneer dies by indystar

Bioengineer pioneer Leslie Geddes never stopped solving medical problems or helping students succeed. That is what colleagues and former students said while reflecting on the... – Oct 26, 2009 at 11:21 AM in Business

Purdue, Afghanistan team up on ag program by indystar

West Lafayette — A Purdue University program is working to boost education and training in Afghanistan by sending faculty to the war-torn country and bringing Afghan scholars... – Oct 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Purdue fundraiser puts the smashing in success by indystar

West Lafayette — Feeling frustrated with technology? A fundraiser at Purdue University let donors take sledgehammers to computers, printers and other devices. Computer design... – Oct 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Back-to-back for the Boilers by indystar

They win 2 in row for 1st time since ’07 WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — No turnovers. No letdown. Purdue’s football team didn’t suffer the fate of beating a top-10... – Oct 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Boilers defense stops another multi-threat QB by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Facing elusive Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor a week ago was perfect timing for Purdue’s defensive front as it prepared for... – Oct 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Elliott leads Purdue to 24-14 win over Illinois by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue finally is on the right kind of streak. Joey Elliott passed for 166 yards and ran for 62 yards and a touchdown, and Purdue beat Illinois 24-14... – Oct 24, 2009 at 5:04 PM in Purdue

Clean air for progressive city by indystar

The 2005 Indianapolis clean indoor-air ordinance proved to be one of the most important public health events in Indiana history. Although not the model comprehensive law that... – Oct 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Commentary

Purdue student admits setting fires, police say by indystar

West Lafayette — A Purdue University student admitted setting two small fires Monday night in Elliott Hall of Music but gave detectives no explanation as to why he did it,... – Oct 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Halliburton is back for Purdue, couldn't be happier by indystar

High ankle sprain frustrated 5th-year senior from Indy WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue’s football season was starting to move too quickly for fifth-year senior Frank... – Oct 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Purdue collection awaits Earhart movie fans by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A new movie about aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart could spur renewed interest in Purdue University’s big collection of memorabilia about her... – Oct 22, 2009 at 7:10 AM in Education

Purdue student who reported fire is suspected of setting it by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The student Purdue University officials heralded for discovering a fire in Elliott Hall of Music now stands accused of setting it. According to a... – Oct 22, 2009 at 12:19 AM in Communities

Dave Kimmel by indystar

Grade/subject, school: Fourth grade, North Elementary. Number of years teaching: 18 years. Work e-mail: david_kimmel@mail.nobl.k12.in.us Background/Schooling: Bachelor’s... – Oct 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM in North Marion County

Man sought in 2 fires on Purdue campus by indystar

He was seen fleeing music hall, where blazes caused minor damage WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University officials are searching for a man seen running from the Elliott Hall... – Oct 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Johnson gets first look by Jeff Rabjohns

Boilers forward, a surprise last season, is a cornerstone WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — One of the reasons Purdue men’s basketball coach Matt Painter feels his team will be... – Oct 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Jones must step up quickly for Boilers by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Chelsea Jones is still referred to by her Purdue women’s basketball teammates as “Big Country,” although the sophomore has trimmed... – Oct 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Purdue music hall fires ruled arson by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Investigators ruled that two small fires in the basement of Purdue University’s Elliott Hall of Music were intentionally set and were searching for a man... – Oct 20, 2009 at 2:49 PM in Crime & Courts

Molock says he finds right fit with Boilers by indystar

Sophomore PG from Ohio verbally commits after unofficial visit last weekend Point guard Kyle Molock was in no hurry to make a college decision. With three seasons to play at Dublin... – Oct 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM in

Wiggs kept busy making big contributions by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — After kicking four field goals and averaging 42.3 yards per punt Saturday against seventh-ranked Ohio State, Purdue’s Carson Wiggs was ready to... – Oct 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Life-size horse sculpture to grace Purdue campus by indystar

West Lafayette — Purdue University will install a new life-size horse sculpture on campus that’s made of bronze but looks like pieces of wood. The 1,700-pound sculpture... – Oct 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

Elliott leads Purdue past No. 7 Ohio St. 26-18 by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Joey Elliott and Purdue shocked mistake-prone Ohio State. Elliott threw for 281 yards and two touchdowns, and the Boilermakers snapped a five-game... – Oct 17, 2009 at 5:03 PM in Purdue