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March 22, 2021

Stay COVID-safe: Avoid air sharing

https://youtu.be/aCPOjPPKnxI Eric Barker, dean of the College of Pharmacy, explains that to slow the transmission of the virus, we need to avoid conditions that lend themselves to what he calls air sharing: crowds, closed spaces and close-contact environments. Purdue Pharmacy...

March 19, 2021

Spring 2021 events guidelines

See also: Spring travel guidelines | Spring visitor guidelines | Commencement week events and visitor guidelines Updated April 12, 2021 The following guidelines for events remain in effect until further notice, are part of the Protect Purdue Plan, and were developed to...

March 15, 2021

Purdue asks campus community to participate in new COVID-19 vaccine verification program

Click here to submit vaccine verification All faculty, staff and students affiliated with the West Lafayette campus are encouraged to participate in a new verification program once they’ve been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to assist Protect Purdue efforts in managing...

March 15, 2021

Boilermakers eager to receive COVID-19 vaccine, survey shows

Members of the Purdue community overwhelmingly are interested in receiving a COVID-19 vaccine when they are eligible to do so, based on results of a survey sent to all West Lafayette faculty, staff and students by the Purdue COVID-19 Vaccine...

March 12, 2021

Employee surveillance testing: What to expect

Purdue’s ongoing COVID-19 surveillance testing program is continuing during the spring semester. Employees who work on campus at least 50 percent of the time, are teaching one or more in-person classes or are a postdoctoral scholar spending time in labs will likely be asked...

March 4, 2021

Reminder: COVID-19 vaccine eligibility changes frequently; keep an eye out for all vaccination opportunities

Eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine in Indiana is changing often due to an increased national vaccine supply. As of March 4, any Indiana resident age 50 and older is eligible to schedule a vaccination appointment, as are long-term care residents, health...

March 3, 2021

Looking to get the COVID-19 vaccine? Here are some tips to navigate the process

Three safe and highly effective COVID-19 vaccines are available in the United States, and all Boilermakers are strongly encouraged to get the COVID-19 vaccine as part of their continued commitment to protect themselves, protect others and protect Purdue. Any Indiana resident...

March 1, 2021

Students to be disciplined for Protect Purdue violations; university urges adherence to Pledge and testing protocols

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Disciplinary action is being taken against students found to be in violation of the Protect Purdue Pledge after several large gatherings during an abnormally active weekend. “COVID fatigue” and warming spring weather appeared to contribute to...

February 28, 2021

Remember the Protect Purdue Pledge when participating in outdoor activities, traveling

Being a part of the Boilermaker community means that each of us must take steps to stay well and persistently protect each other, on campus and off campus. The Protect Purdue Pledge outlines these steps, which include proper and consistent wearing of...