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August 27 - September 2

Purdue Flag Raising
Monday, July 30 – Saturday, September 1
Anywhere
Boilermaker fans near and far will show their unity this fall by flying or displaying a Purdue flag through Sept. 1, and then on the Friday and Saturday of every home game weekend.
Purdue Flag Raising
Monday, July 30 – Saturday, September 1
Anywhere
Boilermaker fans near and far will show their unity this fall by flying or displaying a Purdue flag through Sept. 1, and then on the Friday and Saturday of every home game weekend.
Purdue Galleries presents "The Miracle Worker, Iphigenia: Beauty Queen and Blithe Spirit" Exhibition
Monday, August 27 – Sunday, October 7
Robert L. Ringel Gallery, Stewart Center
Includes an installation of scenery, costuming and props from the 2011-12 Purdue Theatre productions. Gallery hours are Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays) and Sundays from 1-5 p.m. More Information
Purdue Flag Raising
Thursday, August 30 – Saturday, September 1
Anywhere
Boilermaker fans near and far will show their unity this fall by flying or displaying a Purdue flag through Sept. 1, and then on the Friday and Saturday of every home game weekend.
Fun Football Fridays by Purdue Alumni Student Experience (PASE)
Friday, August 31 – 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
West Lafayette Campus
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. More Information
Boilermaker Special - Free Ride Fridays
Friday, August 31 – 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Stewart Center, west side
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. More Information
Boilermaker gathering at Dauch Alumni Center
Friday, August 31 – 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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. More Information
Purduettes Show
Friday, August 31 – 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Morton Community Center, 222 N. Chauncey Ave
Join the Purduettes at the Morton Community Center, located at 222 N. Chauncey Ave. in West Lafayette, for a free performance during Globalfest's annual Naturalization Ceremony. More Information
Boiler Bridge Walk
Friday, August 31 – 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm
John Myers Pedestrian Bridge
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.
Pep Rally
Friday, August 31 – 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Purdue Memorial Union, Front Lawn
Purdue fans can show their support to the Boilermaker coaches and players at each home football game pep rally. Food and fun prizes too.
Soccer vs. Tennessee-Martin
Friday, August 31 – 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Varsity Soccer Complex, corner of McCormick Rd and Cherry Lane
Boilermaker gathering at Dauch Alumni Center
Saturday, September 1 – 9:00 am
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. More Information
John Purdue Club and Purdue Alumni Association Tailgate Contest
Saturday, September 1 – 11:30 am
Ross-Ade Stadium
Prior to the season opener against Eastern Kentucky on Sept. 1, fans will have their tailgate fare judged in various categories, ranging from size, location, food, spirit and decoration. Prizes will be awarded to all entrants with grand prizes going to the best overall tailgates. Registration for the contest is now closed. More Information
12th Boiler Tailgate
Saturday, September 1 – 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Lot O, Rec Sports Field
The 12th Boiler student tailgate is open to all students and will feature FREE food, games, prizes, entertainment and special guest appearances! Sponsored by: Purdue Student Government, Purdue Alumni Student Experience, Residence Hall Association, Ross Ade Brigade and Purdue Student Union Board. More Information
Thrill on the Hill
Saturday, September 1 – 12:30 pm
Slayter Hill
Thrill on the Hill is a pep rally and concert by the "All-American" Marching Band held two hours before kickoff at Slayter Center. It is scheduled for all home games except Homecoming. For the Eastern Kentucky game there will also be a Jazz Tailgate at Slayter, starting three hours before kickoff.
Boilermaker Crossing
Saturday, September 1 – 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Sally and Bob Weist Plaza between Mackey Arena and the Brees Academic Center
Fans, especially families, looking for fun before home games will want to check out the popular Boilermaker Crossing. Meet-the-team events, inflatable games and interactive opportunities highlight the list of activities. Boilermaker Crossing is free and open to fans of all ages.
Young Alumni Train Stop
Saturday, September 1 – 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Stop by the Young Alumni Train Stop with your family, kids, pets, friends, and fellow Boilermakers, put on some authentic Purdue football gear and have your picture taken in the free photo booth. While you're there, enter to win an on-field experience for you and a guest! More Information
Purdue vs. Eastern Kentucky Football
Saturday, September 1 – 3:30 pm
Ross-Ade Stadium
Green Day's American Idiot
Saturday, September 1 – 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Elliott Hall of Music
Direct from Broadway, the smash-hit musical American Idiot tells the story of three lifelong friends, forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia. Based on Green Day's GRAMMY(R) Award-winning multi-platinum album, American Idiot boldly takes the American musical where it's never gone before. More Information
Soccer vs. Evansville
Sunday, September 2 – 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Varsity Soccer Complex, corner of McCormick Rd and Cherry Lane
Green Day's American Idiot
Sunday, September 2 – 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Elliott Hall of Music
Direct from Broadway, the smash-hit musical American Idiot tells the story of three lifelong friends, forced to choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia. Based on Green Day's GRAMMY(R) Award-winning multi-platinum album, American Idiot boldly takes the American musical where it's never gone before. More Information
Fall Exhibitions at the Patti and Rusty Rueff Galleries
Monday, August 20 – Friday, December 14
Patti and Rusty Rueff Galleries, Pao Hall
Aug 20 - 24
AUDO 
East & West Galleries
Aug 27 - Sep 7
Emerging Drawing: Visionary Works on Paper
West Gallery
Aug 27 - Sep 14
IF/THEN: purdue alumni invitational exhibition
East Gallery
Sep 10 - 21
Exchange VIII | Common Space
West Gallery
Sep 24 - Oct 5
The Atlas for Experimental Poiesis
East & West Galleries
Oct 15 - 26
Ryan Peter Miller
East Gallery
Oct 15 - 26 Assembling a Solid Ground (Amy Casey) West Gallery
Oct 29 - Nov 9
PSNAEA West Gallery
Oct 29 - Nov 9
Cancer, Culture, & Community
East Gallery
Nov 13 - 29
Art and Design Faculty Show
East & West Galleries
Dec 3 - 14
Recent Acquisitions & Research: special collection of historic dress 
East Gallery
Dec 3 - 14
MFA Exhibit: Costume Design by Jill Van Brussel
West Gallery

Hours are Monday to Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.(Thursdays until 7 p.m.). Closed Saturday and Sunday. More Information