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Why Focus Feels Harder Today and How To Train Your Brain

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to two professors in the Daniels School of Business: Allie Gabriel, the Thomas J. Howatt Chair in Management in the Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management Department and director of the Center for Working Well, and Kate Zipay, associate professor of organizational behavior and human resources.

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Podcast Ep. 45: Purdue’s Whitest Paint Appears in Guinness World Records

In this episode of This Is Purdue, we’re sharing a new update from our conversation with Xiulin Ruan, professor of mechanical engineering at Purdue University.  In an effort to curb global warming, Xiulin and his team created the whitest white…
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Podcast Ep. 44: Honoring Purdue University Veterans

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Jamie Richards (USN, retired) and Director of Purdue’s Veterans Success Center, Major General Theresa Carter (USAF, Retired), DBA, and Purdue University Trustee, and Ryann Laky, Deputy Joint Operations Center Officer…
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Podcast Ep. 43: In-Depth with Purdue Men’s Basketball Head Coach Matt Painter

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Purdue men’s basketball head coach Matt Painter. Listen in as coach Painter discusses recruiting the right fits for the Purdue culture, his special relationship with former Purdue basketball coach Gene…
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Podcast Ep. 42: Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams to Lead Health Equity Initiatives at Purdue

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re welcoming Dr. Jerome Adams, Purdue University’s first executive director of health equity initiatives and professor of practice in the departments of Pharmacy Practice and Public Health. Dr. Adams, the former Indiana state…
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Podcast Ep. 41: Former NFL Quarterback Jim Everett Reflects on His Time as a Boilermaker

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Jim Everett, former Purdue University and NFL quarterback, as he reflects on his football career.  Listen in as Jim discusses the 1984 trifecta win against Michigan, Ohio State, and Notre Dame in the same season while leading the…
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Podcast Ep. 40: Celebrating 100 Years with The World’s Largest Drum™

In this episode of This Is Purdue, we’re highlighting the legacy of Purdue University’s Big Bass Drum, also known as The World’s Largest Drum™, part of the “All-American” Marching Band, for the past 100 years. Pamela Nave, Purdue Bands’ percussion…
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Podcast Ep. 39: Behind the Scenes: Purdue’s Boiler Gold Rush

In this episode of This Is Purdue, we’re going behind the scenes at Purdue’s largest Boiler Gold Rush event yet ahead of the start of the 2021 Fall Semester. Listen in as we chat with Craig Johnson, Director of Orientation…
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Podcast Ep. 37: Purdue’s Old Golden Ticket Vaccination Drawing: Winners’ Reactions

In this special edition of This Is Purdue, we’re featuring our journey to find and award the 10 Boilermakers who entered the Old Golden Ticket Vaccination Drawing. Students who submitted valid proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by…
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Podcast Ep. 36: Purdue’s Diving Dynasty at the Olympics

In this episode of This Is Purdue, David Boudia, the most decorated Purdue University Diving Olympian, joins us. David shares his gold medal-winning journey, and how adversity has helped shape him into the athlete and person he is today. He…
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Podcast Ep. 35: Purdue Professor Creates Whitest Paint to Combat Global Warming

In this episode of This Is Purdue, professor of mechanical engineering at Purdue University, Xiulin Ruan, discusses his newest invention – ultra-white paint. In an effort to curb global warming, Xiulin and his team created the whitest white acrylic paint,…
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Trailer: This is Purdue

This is Purdue, the official podcast for Purdue University, highlights stories about Boilermakers from across all disciplines, who through research, innovation and determination, have persistently pursued their next giant leap. Hosted by Purdue University alum, Brian Lamb School of Communication…
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Podcast Ep. 34: Creating a New Commencement Experience + Purdue President Mitch Daniels’ Speech

In this episode of This Is Purdue, two of Purdue University’s commencement leaders join us to discuss Purdue’s first outdoor commencement ceremony at Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue has been hosting commencement at the iconic Elliott Hall of Music since the 1940s….
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