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Wednesday 8/8/2001
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Jischke reflects on first year as Purdue presidentBy Luis Jiménez Reflecting on his first year in office, Purdue president Martin Jischke said he's been busy learning his new University, his new state and its people. Jischke said he's toured the state and given more than 250 speeches — at West Lafayette campus as well as regional campuses — to "foster a dialogue" between the University and the communities surrounding it. Despite his busy schedule he said he has found time to be available and listen to people. Paralysis Center researches dogsDogs and paralysis victims may be helped by trials being conducted at the Center for Paralysis Research. Trials that attempt to restore function to paralyzed dogs have begun and technicians with the center are looking for dogs that have received a naturally occurring disk rupture to participate in the study. Dog studies must be done preceding human studies. "We have a very good idea that this will work with humans," said Brad Duerstock, a postdoctoral research associate with the center, "and if these trials work out then that's the next step." Up With Downtown project looks to attract stores to Lafayette areaLafayette and the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns are collaborating for a project called Up With Downtown. This project, along with others in the association’s Indiana Downtown pilot program, is supposed to "advance the quality of life and economic progress of downtown communities statewide." HyattPalma, a downtown enhancement consulting firm, is working with Lafayette to "tweak and enhance" the city's downtown area, said Sherry McGlauchlan, community development director. |
Developing News: Murder suspect may face death penalty Authorities formally charge murder suspect Documents indicate rage may have led to murders Authorities file preliminary murder charges Community gathers to remember sisters Bloodhounds may help find murder evidence Police return murder suspect to Tippecanoe County Biology department officials in state of shock Police travel to Oklahoma to seek murder suspect Police investigation takes it to Oklahoma Coroner's report not coming any time soonPolice continue to be tight-lipped about murder Purdue helping student community deal with deaths Police continue murder investigationFriday Coverage: Jischke reflects on first year as Purdue president Paralysis Center researches dogs Purdue professor dies, cause remains unknown Schools offer online classes to students Survey says married men earn more than bachelors New director of women's program sets many goals
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