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University- and Homecoming-related events that take place during Homecoming Week (October 20-25) will be considered for posting on the Homecoming events page, pending approval from the Homecoming committee. Click here to submit your event.
Monday, October 20
Tuesday, October 21
Wednesday, October 22
- Purdue vs. IU Blood Drive: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Purdue Memorial Union, South Ballroom; open to the public.
- College of Liberal Arts: Problematizing Thomas Jefferson’s Role in the Enlightenment; 7:00 p.m.; Krannert Auditorium; no charge; open to the public; speaker is Wilson Jeremiah Moses, the Feree Professor of American History at Penn State University and author of several books emphasizing the intellectual culture of African American elites in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Click here to see a list of all Experience Liberal Arts Month events. Contact: Neil Bynum, 494-4152, bynum@purdue.edu
Thursday, October 23
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College of Liberal Arts:
Renaissance Comparative Prose Conference 2008: Migration, Immigration, and Living in Diverse Communities (October 23–24); 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.;
Stewart Center Room 206; no charge; open to the public; the conference is coordinating with the Department of English so that its keynote speech also doubles as the prestigious Woodman Lecture.Click here to see a list of all Experience Liberal Arts Month events. Contact: Angelica Duran, 496-3957, duran0@purdue.edu
- College of Liberal Arts: Videotaping of Fast Track; 3:30–4:15 p.m.; Stewart Center, Room B22; no charge; open to the public; studio guests will experience the excitement of putting together the TV news show, Fast Track, Purdue’s student-operated TV newsmagazine. Click here to see a list of all Experience Liberal Arts Month events. Contact:
Pat Rochon, prochon@purdue.edu
- School of Veterinary Medicine: Dolores McCall Pet Tribute Garden Dedication; 4:00 p.m.; Lynn Hall, east side; no charge; open to the public;
inspired by the DVM Class of 1972, the garden honors the human-animal bond. Contact: Becky Hershey, 494-5032, bhershey@purdue.edu.
- College of Liberal Arts: Panel on Women and the War in Iraq; 7:00–9:00 p.m.; Lawson Computer Science Building Room 1142; no charge; open to the public; representatives of women’s organizations will discuss their views on the war in Iraq and describe their activities in connection with the war and with the Iraqi people. Click here to see a list of all Experience Liberal Arts Month events. Contact: Valentine Moghadam, 494-6295, moghadam@purdue.edu
- Purdue Convocations: ATOS Trio; 7:30 p.m.; Loeb Playhouse; $12; open to the public; the ATOS Trio from Germany is one of the finest young chamber ensembles performing today. Contact Purdue Convocations, (800) 914-SHOW, convocations@purdue.edu
Friday, October 24
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College of Consumer and Family Sciences: Festive Friday; 11:30 a.m.; Stone Hall; $15; open to CFS alumni, friends, and their guests; includes a buffet lunch and educational sessions. Contact: Wendi Ailor, 494-7890, cfsalums@purdue.edu
- Boilermaker Night Train Parade: 7:30-9:00 p.m.; various location across campus; floats will be decorated in the theme of “Purdue Sports Classics"; Purdue All-American Marching Band to perform.
- Pep Rally with King and Queen Coronation: 9:00-10:00 p.m.; Slayter Hill; includes All-American Marching Band, spirit squad, and dance team; Homecoming King and Queen coronation.
- Black Cultural Center (BCC)/ Purdue Black Alumni Organization (PBAO): Reception; 6:00–9:00 p.m.; Black Cultural Center; no charge; open to the public; catch up with classmates and friends while enjoying the BCC performing arts ensembles featuring dance, drama, choral music, and creative writing. For information on other PBAO Homecoming activities, click here. Contact: Renee Thomas, 494-3091, rathomas@purdue.edu
- Purdue Convocations: Chicago; 8:00 p.m.; Elliott Hall of Music; $20–$45; open to the public; experience Broadway through Chicago, winner of six Tony Awards. Contact Purdue Convocations, (800) 914-SHOW, convocations@purdue.edu
Saturday, October 25
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Class of '58 and '59 Gateway Arch Dedication: Details to come
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School of Civil Engineering: Omelet Breakfast with Faculty; 8:00–10:00 a.m.; Civil Engineering Building G150; no charge; open to civil engineering alumni and friends only; faculty cooked made-to-order omelets. Contact: Cindy Lawley, 494-7089, lawley@purdue.edu
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School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) : ECE Indy Alumni Breakfast; 8:30–11:30 a.m.; Burton D. Morgan Center Cafe; no charge; open to ECE alumni living within a 30-mile radius of Indianapolis. Contact: Carrie Underwood, 494-3441, crunder@purdue.edu
- College of Engineering: Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) Showcase; 9:00 a.m.; Armstrong Hall, Room 1098; no charge; open to the public; EPICS will be showing their labs and showcasing student projects. Contact: Pam Brown, 494-0639, pamb@purdue.edu
- Purdue Crew: Alumni Tailgate; 9:00 a.m.; Purdue Crew Boathouse; no charge; open to the public; cookout for alumni rowers and current rowers. Contact Dave Jutkus, (219) 688-1381, djutkus@purdue.edu
- School of Mechanical Engineering: Mini-Baja, Solar, and Formula Car Display; 9:00–11:00 a.m.; MSEE Building; no charge; open to the public; School of Mechanical Engineering students will be exhibiting the Mini-Baja, Solar, and Formula cars that have been built. Contact: Laura Edwards, 494-5629, lme@purdue.edu
- Purdue Black Alumni Organization: Continental Breakfast; 9:00–11:30 a.m.; Black Cultural Center parking lot; $5 member (early), $15 non-member (early), $10 member (late), $20 non-member (late); open to the public. For information on other PBAO Homecoming activities, click here. Contact: Kim Berman, 494-8014, kaberman@purdue.edu
- Purdue Black Alumni Organization: Business Meeting; 10:00–11:00 a.m.; Black Cultural Center; no charge; open to the public. For information on other PBAO Homecoming activities, click here. Contact: Kim Berman, 494-8014, kaberman@purdue.edu
- Purdue Black Alumni Organization: Football Game; Noon; Ross-Ade Stadium; pre-order tickets online for PBAO block seating; open to the public. For information on other PBAO Homecoming activities, click here. Contact: Kim Berman, 494-8014, kaberman@purdue.edu
- Purdue Black Alumni Organization: After-game Tailgate; after game–6:00 p.m.; Black Cultural Center; $20 member (early), $30 non-member (early), $30 member (late), $40 non-member (late); open to the public. For information on other PBAO Homecoming activities, click here. Contact: Kim Berman, 494-8014, kaberman@purdue.edu
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