Giving to Purdue
University Development
Homecoming Events
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Wednesday, October 10 |
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| 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Blood Drive Register now at tinyurl.com/PUBloodDrive. Your donation can save up to 3 lives. |
| 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
College of Technology – Red Tail RISE ABOVE Exhibit Share in the inspiring legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, America’s first black military pilots and crew. Visit the exhibit, see a rare, reconditioned P-51C Mustang, speak with a pilot and enjoy our state-of-the-art flight simulators. Free to the public Contact Vanessa Buntin at vpuckett@purdue.edu or visithttp://www.tech.purdue.edu/alumni-and-friends/red-tail/public/ for more information. |
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7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
Talent Show Come watch a great show by Purdue students! Acts include singing, dancing and a rock band. Audience members have the chance to win 2 B.o.B. tickets. To apply for the Homecoming talent show, just go tohttp://www.tinyurl.com/PUTalentShow. Free to the public. |
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Thursday, October 11 |
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| 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Title IX @ 40: Looking Back, Moving Forward Conference Location: Shively Club at Ross Ade Pavilion Cost: $15 for lunch Contact: titleix@purdue.edu More information: http://www.purdue.edu/titleix/40years/index.html |
| 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
College of Technology – Red Tail RISE ABOVE Exhibit Share in the inspiring legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, America’s first black military pilots and crew. Visit the exhibit, see a rare, reconditioned P-51C Mustang, speak with a pilot and enjoy our state-of-the-art flight simulators. Free to the public Contact Vanessa Buntin at vpuckett@purdue.edu or visithttp://www.tech.purdue.edu/alumni-and-friends/red-tail/public/ for more information. |
| 6:30 p.m. |
Krannert Leadership Speaker Series – J.R. Martinez J.R. Martinez is an actor, spokesman, and retired soldier. This unique event offers Krannert students and alumni the opportunity tnetwork and learn from a proven leader. Dinner is included in the event, and net proceeds will be used taugment funding for Krannert undergraduate and graduate scholarships. $100 per person for general public; $25 per person for Purdue faculty, staff and students Contact Melissa Evens at mevens@purdue.edu or visithttp://www.krannert.purdue.edu/events/LSS/ for more information. |
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Friday, October 12 |
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| 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
Fun Football Fridays by Purdue Alumni Student Experience (PASE) Every Friday before a home football game is your chance to win just by wearing your PASE T-shirt or fleece and by knowing your stuff about PASE, Purdue University, and the Purdue Alumni Association. Visit http://www.purduealumni.org/pase/pase-events/fun-football-fridays/ for more information. |
| 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Boilermaker gathering at Dauch Alumni Center Celebrate game day weekends with the Purdue Alumni Association. Stop by the Dauch Alumni Center atrium on Fridays from 1-5 p.m. when the Boilermakers are playing at home to pick-up free game day spirit items and fresh popped corn. On game day, free spirit items and fresh popped corn are available beginning at 9 a.m. until kick-off. Visit https://www.purduealumni.org/ for more information. |
| 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Boilermaker Special - Free Ride Fridays The Purdue Reamer Club is pleased to offer FREE RIDE FRIDAYS to the Purdue Community! Pick-up and drop-off are on the west side of STEW, approximately every 15 minutes. All rides are weather-permitting. Visit http://www.purduereamerclub.org/freerides.php for more information. |
| 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
College of Technology – Red Tail RISE ABOVE Exhibit Share in the inspiring legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, America’s first black military pilots and crew. Visit the exhibit, see a rare, reconditioned P-51C Mustang, speak with a pilot and enjoy our state-of-the-art flight simulators. Free to the public Contact Vanessa Buntin at vpuckett@purdue.edu or visithttp://www.tech.purdue.edu/alumni-and-friends/red-tail/public/ for more information. |
| 3:30 p.m. |
Civil Engineering Green Roof Dedication Join us in celebrating the dedication of our new outdoor laboratory space. Contact Kathy Heath at heathk@purdue.edu for more information. Free to the public |
| 5:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. |
Boiler Bridge Walk Meet and greet the Boilermaker football team on home game weekends at the Boiler Bridge Walk. Marshalled by Purdue Pete, the cheerleaders and the Boilermaker Special, the football team takes the home game walk across the The John Myers Pedestrian Bridge into Lafayette. |
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7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
Boilermaker Night Train Parade |
| 8:00 p.m. |
PURDUE JAZZ: Irving Berlin-Dean of American Popular Song Expect an exciting evening of jazz from the American Music Repertory Ensemble and the Lab Jazz Band, directed by Mo Trout, to start your Homecoming weekend on a high note.Admission is free. Visit http://www.purdue.edu/bands/calendar/ for more information. |
| 8:30 p.m. |
Pep Rally, with King and Queen Coronation Celebrate Purdue with Coach Hope, the football team and other Boilermaker fans! The 2012 King and Queen will be crowned, and the Homecoming student organization winners will be announced. Free to the public. |
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9:30 p.m. |
The Tip-off Before Kickoff Purdue Athletics will host The Tip-Off Before the Kickoff at Mackey Arena on Friday, Oct. 12, adding the official start of basketball season to the excitement of Homecoming weekend and the Boilermaker football team's clash with Wisconsin the following day at Ross-Ade Stadium. The evening will begin at approximately 7:45 p.m. ET with the annual Night Parade. The parade will start at the Morton Community Center in West Lafayette and travel through Chauncey Village on State Street before cutting up University Street and culminating at Mackey Arena. Click for more info. |
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Saturday, October 13 |
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| 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
Civil Engineering Homecoming Breakfast Join the fun as your favorite professors serve up hot and ready omelets! Contact Kathy Heath at heathk@purdue.edu for more information. Free to the public |
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9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Family Friendly Celebration on Stadium Mall Featuring stage performances, food vendors, and activity tents hosted by colleges, schools and units across campus. Free to the public |
| 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
Boilermaker Crossing Bring the family and be sure tstop by Boilermaker Crossing for fun, games, inflatables and a live concert by Karli Edging. Free to the public Contact Derick Stoulil at dstoulil@purdue.edu for more information. |
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11:00 a.m. |
March to Ross-Ade Stadium from the Stadium Mall |
| 9:00 a.m. - Noon |
College of Technology – Red Tail RISE ABOVE Exhibit Share in the inspiring legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, America’s first black military pilots and crew. Visit the exhibit, see a rare, reconditioned P-51C Mustang, speak with a pilot and enjoy our state-of-the-art flight simulators. Free to the public Contact Vanessa Buntin at vpuckett@purdue.edu or visithttp://www.tech.purdue.edu/alumni-and-friends/red-tail/public/ for more information. |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Environmental Teaching Laboratory Dedication Join us for the dedication of our newly renovated environmental teaching laboratory. Contact Kathy Heath at heathk@purdue.edu for more information. Free to the public |
| 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Purdue Varsity Glee Club Alumni Tailgate We invite all Glee Club alumni tour tailgate for a day of brotherhood, visiting with old friends, food and football. Hot dogs, hamburgers, soda and other items will be provided. Free Contact Nick Miller, Glee Club Sir of Advancement at mille653@purdue.edu for more information. |
| 12:00 p.m. |
Homecoming Football Game
Boiler Up! Hammer Down! Hail Purdue! |
| Sunday, October 14 | |
| 11:00 a.m. |
Purdue Varsity Glee Club Worship Service Free to the public. Contact lconnoll@purdue.edu or go to www.purdue.edu/pmo for more information. |
