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Voice is a marvelous thing, as Pentatonix (above) will show again in its coming Purdue Convocations show. But song is not the only way that ideas, feelings and the celebration of life are voiced. The campus is filled with a stream of events and exhibitions that give voice to these things. Don't Miss It!

Image by Dong Jun Lee in "Postmodern Documentary Photography" exhibition, opening Tuesday.

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The traveling exhibition "Dust, Drought, and Dreams Gone Dry" is at Hicks Undergraduate Library through Oct. 10, and companion talks by prominent professors are scheduled, offering social, economic and environmental perspective on the 1930s Dust Bowl. Details

SEPTEMBER 23

How can or do the words "Postmodern Documentary Photography" fit together? An exhibition curated by Min Kim Park, assistant professor, and a companion symposium Sept. 25-26, will explore reality in an age of image manipulation technology. Patti and Rusty Rueff Galleries, Pao Hall, through October 10. Gallery details and Symposium details

SEPTEMBER 24

A respected environmental voice will espouse "The New Color of Green: A Collective Voice Towards Change." The speaker, Yale's Jerome Ringo, is immediate past chairman of the National Wildlife Federation. 7 p.m. Pfendler Hall, Deans Auditorium (Room 241). URL: Details

SEPTEMBER 25

The Farmers Market on campus returns with early fall items after a two-week hiatus. It will continue at 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Thursdays through Oct. 30 at the north end of Memorial Mall. Details

Kelsie Slaugh (left) and Todd Quick will appear in Purdue Theatre's "Wait Until Dark," opening Friday.

The Discovery Lecture Series will bring Alvin Plantinga, well-known as a Christian philosopher who examines issues of science and religion, for a talk titled "Religion, Science and Naturalism: Where the Conflict Really Lies" and a book signing. 1:30 p.m. STEW, Fowler Hall. Details

The Krannert Leadership Speaker Series will feature Gene Kranz, retired NASA flight control director (Gemini, Apollo and Skylab programs). A big event every year, this also has a scholarship benefit dinner and announcement of alumni and other awards. 6:30 p.m. PMU, Ballrooms. $. News details or Series details

SEPTEMBER 26

"Wait Until Dark," from Purdue Theatre, is a masterpiece of creepy, chilling suspense. The tension is so thick the heroine could see it, except ….  7:30 p.m. Pao Hall, Carole and Gordon Mallett Theatre. Through October 5. Recommended for age 14 and up. $. Details

SEPTEMBER 26-27

It's Homecoming Weekend with pageantry, performances, and plenty to learn and enjoy about Purdue. Check maps for the parade route and Saturday festivities.

Alumni procession at Homecoming 2013.

* Boilermaker Night Train Parade at 8 p.m. Friday.
* Family-friendly activities and tents, including Homecoming Stage, 9-11 a.m. on Stadium Mall. Schedule
* Bands & Orchestras. Jazz bands and a drum major breakdown are part of Homecoming Stage. The "All-American" Marching Band will march through Stadium Mall about 9:30 a.m., play at the 211° Session pep rally in Mackey Arena, play at the game, and march post-game to Slayter Hill for a concert. Bands

SEPTEMBER 26-28

Sports weekend. Big Ten opponents come calling. The Boilermakers will, uh, greet them. General ticket information

* Volleyball vs. Michigan at 7 p.m. Friday and vs. Michigan State at 7 p.m. Saturday. $. Volleyball
* Soccer vs. Minnesota at 7 p.m. Friday and vs. Wisconsin at 1 p.m. Sunday. $. Soccer
* Football in Homecoming game vs. Iowa at noon Saturday. $. Football

SEPTEMBER 28

"VeggieTales Live! Silly Song Sing-Along." Purdue Convocations knows a good time when it sees one. 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. $. Details

OCTOBER 1

Pentatonix

Pentatonix just puts the cap on a cappella. So Convocations put them on the schedule. 7:30 p.m. Elliott Hall of Music. $.  Details

OCTOBER 4-5

Purdue Bands & Orchestras is working on frequent-flier miles. Its orchestras, with a guest violin soloist, will visit several countries at 8 p.m. Saturday, and the wind ensemble and concert band take a world tour on stage at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Details

A PEEK AHEAD 

OCTOBER 7

It's Maria from "Sesame Street," aka Sonia Manzano, winner of 15 writing Emmys, giving the Latino Heritage Month keynote: "Black Latinos and the Civil Rights Movement." 6 p.m. STEW, Fowler Hall. URLs: www.purdue.edu/lcc and www.purdue.edu/bcc

OCTOBER 11

It's a dual sports duel. Football takes on Michigan State on Hammer Down Cancer Day; game time TBA. And soccer gets the Spartans too, starting at 7 p.m. Details

OCTOBER 15

The world-famous concert pair of Yo-Yo Ma on cello with Kathryn Stott on piano come to Purdue. This is a rescheduled performance and is sold out. 7:30 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. Details

OCTOBER 17-18

Volleyball hosts perennial national contender Penn State at 8 p.m. Friday and the tough Ohio State Buckeyes at 7 p.m. Saturday. Details

OCTOBER 17-19

Bands & Orchestras plans an intriguing weekend. You can swing free to "A Tribute to Glenn Miller and the 'Modernaires'" at 8 p.m. Friday, then pirouette over to an orchestral collaboration with the Lafayette Ballet Company in "The Lark Ascending" at 8 p.m. Saturday or 4 p.m. Sunday (tickets needed but free).

These and other events, plus other timely information, are listed in the Purdue Today calendars under "Events" at www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday.