Latest news for Purdue retirees

Date for flu shot session changed

Due to high demand for seasonal flu vaccine, WorkLife Programs is rescheduling the Nov. 3 retiree-only flu shot session to Nov. 23 at Kurz Purdue Technology Center. More information about flu shots is available here. 

November trip to Frankenmuth canceled

Trips and Tours' outing to Frankenmuth, Mich., on Nov. 4-5 has been canceled. Those who are still interested in visiting Frankenmuth have the option of joining a different Imperial Travel trip on Nov. 18-19. Call 447-9321 or (800) 642-6645 for details.

Nominations sought for Hansen Award

Retirees are encouraged to make nominations for the next Arthur G. Hansen Recognition Award, which is given by PURA to a Purdue school, department, office or division that cultivates and maintains meaningful relationships with its retirees. The award will be presented in the spring at the annual Purdue retirement banquet. Deadline for nominations is Dec. 1. More information about the award and nomination forms are available here.

Retirees ready to help set pace for United Way

Purdue retirees are pacesetters again this year for the annual Purdue and community United Way campaigns. As pacesetters, retirees will conduct their portion of the campaign before the regular campaign gets under way at the West Lafayette campus. Purdue United Way sent a mailing to retirees the week of Aug. 3-8. The retirees’ goal for this year is $84,000. More information is available here.

Purposeful Living conference

The Purposeful Living in Retirement Conference occurred on April 29 at University Plaza. Speakers presented information about living actively through gardening, proper nutrition for living, how to face today's economy and many other topics of interest. For an article about the conference, click here.