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Upcoming Events

September 10 - September 16

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
Centennial of Purdue's Entomology Department
Tuesday, September 4 – Friday, December 21
Humanities, Social Sciences and Education (HSSE) Library, Fourth Floor of Stewart Center
Virginia Kelly Karnes Archives and Special Collections Research Center. Open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday. More Information
Soccer vs. Central Michigan
Wednesday, September 12 – 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Varsity Soccer Complex, corner of McCormick Rd and Cherry Lane
Purdue Flag Raising
Thursday, September 13 – Saturday, September 15
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.
The Missing Project: Pieces of the D featuring Jessica Care Moore
Thursday, September 13 – 7:30 pm
Fowler Hall, Stewart Center
This multimedia theatrical performance features the narrative and stories of poet Jessica Care Moore, the live graffiti of international sprayer Antonio Agee aka Shades and a soundtrack with DJ Stacey Hotwaxx Hale. The Missing Project connects the current recession and revolutionary movement of an industrial city and the current state of art in Detroit and across the globe. Sponsored by Purdue's Black Cultural Center More Information
Purdue Collegiate Energy Forum
Friday, September 14 – 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
The day-long Fourth Annual Senator Richard G. Lugar Collegiate Energy Forum is designed to engage, motivate and encourage collegiate student leaders to focus on America's energy security as well as provide a networking opportunity for students and professionals alike. Participants have the option of going on tours, attending workshops, and hearing from great speakers, including Senator Lugar himself. In addition, companies and organizations will have information booths to talk to students and get the word out about what they do. More Information
Volleyball vs. Jacksonville State (Active Ankle Challenge)
Friday, September 14 – 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Mackey Arena
Fun Football Fridays by Purdue Alumni Student Experience (PASE)
Friday, September 14 – 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 gathering at Dauch Alumni Center
Friday, September 14 – 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 is available beginning at 9 a.m. until kick-off. More Information
Boilermaker Special - Free Ride Fridays
Friday, September 14 – 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
Latino Cultural Center Open House
Friday, September 14 – 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
600 N. Russell St., West Lafayette
Kick off event for Latino Heritage Month. Open to all. More Information
Boiler Bridge Walk
Friday, September 14 – 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, September 14 – 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.
Volleyball vs. UAB (Active Ankle Challenge)
Friday, September 14 – 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Mackey Arena
Fall Concert: Eric Hutchinson and opening act Levi Riggs
Friday, September 14 – 8:00 pm
Slayter Hill (Rain location: Elliott Hall of Music)
PSUB, PSG and RHA presents singer/songwriter Eric Hutchinson. The Student Concert committee will host Eric Hutchinson at Slayter Hill for its Fall Concert event beginning at 8 p.m. with Levi Riggs as the opening act and Eric taking the stage at 9 pm. More Information
Boilermaker gathering at Dauch Alumni Center
Saturday, September 15 – 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
Thrill on the Hill & Jazz Tailgate
Saturday, September 15 – 9:00 am - 12:00 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 Michigan game there will also be a Jazz Tailgate at Slayter, starting three hours before kickoff.
Boilermaker Crossing
Saturday, September 15 – 9:00 am - 11:30 am
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.
12th Boiler Tailgate
Saturday, September 15 – 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Lot O, Rec Sports Field
Looking for something to do before the football game? Come on out to the "O Lot" for the 12th Boiler Campus Tailgate! This event is open to all students and will feature FREE food, games, prizes, and special guest appearances as well as a performance by White Vinyl Sky. To reserve a parking passes for the tailgate, please contact psub-marketing@purdue.edu Sponsored by: Purdue Student Government, Purdue Alumni Student Experience, Residence Hall Association, Ross Ade Brigade and Purdue Student Union Board. More Information
Purdue vs. Eastern Michigan Football (Band Day)
Saturday, September 15 – 12:00 pm
Ross-Ade Stadium
Volleyball vs. Bowling Green (Active Ankle Challenge)
Saturday, September 15 – 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Mackey Arena
Men's Golf
Sunday, September 16
Birck Boilermaker Golf Course
Men's Tennis
Sunday, September 16
Dennis J. and Mary Lou Schwartz Tennis Center
Purdue Invitational 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