Major changes to the overtime rules under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) are expected to be published by the Department of Labor sometime between May and July 2016.

The proposed changes would raise the minimum salary by which an employee is exempt from being paid overtime. Employees who are currently exempt from the overtime regulations may be affected by these changes.

An overview and FAQs provide more information about these changes. Additional information will be shared as it becomes known. Questions can be directed to Kirk Toliver, tolliver@ipfw.edu, or Carolyn Ladd, ladd@ipfw.edu.

The Honors Center will host a Mike Downs Center for Indiana Politics presentation/discussion concerning the importance of Indiana primaries in this year's presidential campaign. The presentation will be led by Professors Andrew Downs and Michael Wolf of the Department of Political Science.

The Walk the Talk Award is given annually to individuals affiliated with Purdue University who have shown outstanding dedication to furthering the university's Statement of Integrity and Code of Conduct. Winners must have shown strong ethical character and outstanding commitment to personal integrity and championing ethical practices. Honorees are nominated by fellow staff, faculty, and students and are selected in the categories of Faculty, Staff, and Student. This year Purdue has selected the following winners from our campus:

• Barbara Romines, business manager, Administrative Business Services
• Rachel Rayburn, assistant professor, Public Policy
• Kailey Wieringa, student

Winners were honored April 26 at a luncheon at Purdue West Lafayette. Congratulations to our winners, and thanks for your excellent contributions toward advancing an ethical university environment! More about the Walk the Talk Award