Candyce and David Krumwiede

Candyce and David Krumwiede

Candyce and David Krumwiede are 1978 Purdue alums — she in the College of Education, he in the School of Management. By being engaged in University events and campus committees, the Krumwiedes exemplify the Boilermaker spirit in everything they touch. We sat down with them to find out why Purdue is so important to them and their family. Their responses characterize the loyal
and dedicated spirit of the President’s Council.

What motivates you to stay involved at Purdue?
We are proud of our family history at Purdue, and we value the education we received at this great University as our degrees have opened many doors of opportunity for each of us. We are motivated to be a part of the University by serving on the College of Education Dean’s Advisory Council and the Krannert School Alumni Advisory Board. We appreciate the quality leadership of Dean George Hynd and Dean Rick Cosier as they guide these alumni groups.

What motivates you to support Purdue financially?
Over the past decade, Purdue has set a new standard of excellence for higher education programming and faculty.
It is our desire to be a part of this winning program with our financial support, our time, and talents. We are not only motivated to financially support at the university level, but also in 1994 we endowed the Harold Clifton Jr. Memorial Scholarship through the Rush County Foundation to benefit a student who attends Purdue University in agricultural studies.

What is the fondest memory of your time at Purdue?
Two wonderful memories come to mind for us. The first memory is the fact that we were presidents of our Fraternity (Sigma Chi) and Sorority (Pi Beta Phi) simultaneously and dating each other. We both feel it was a great honor to serve the Greek system at Purdue and even today we are involved with our Greek connections.
The grandest memory is graduation and all the pomp and circumstance that go with the commencement ceremony. It was a thrill and such a sense of true accomplishment.

What are the rewards of being involved with President’s Council and with the University community?
The best reward is the friendships we have made while being involved with
President’s Council. We value our friendships with Purdue faculty members
and new friends throughout the country. It just makes the world a little
bit smaller. Staying involved with PC and the University community is very
“mind expanding.” Many times later in your career you can become very “self”
focused. The connection to the Purdue community allows you to interact with
a broad base of individuals from different fields, but with the “common link”
that is your Purdue history.

What else would you like to share?
Last December, we were so excited to have our daughter, Laura, graduate
from Purdue with a degree in child development. Laura is not only a fourth-generation graduate of Purdue on Candyce’s side of the family, but one of over 30 family members to attend Purdue during the last 85 years.

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