Special Reporter'S Calendar, Sept. 14-23
Purdue celebrating Homecoming with building dedications, announcements
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University will dedicate three new buildings, announce major gifts and surprise a research legend in a series of events through Sept. 23 leading up to Homecoming.
Journalists are invited to all events, and several would make good advance stories as well. The Purdue News Service will issue news releases in advance of each event. Video b-roll, audio and photos are available before and after events, as indicated below. Also, a complete package of advance video for all events is available upon request. All audio will be long enough that journalists will be able to edit for the length and content they prefer. Please call the office for assistance at (765) 494-2006 or page us at (765) 423-8664.
• Friday, Sept. 22. 8 p.m. — Boilermaker Night Train Parade will begin on Russell Street, head south, turn west on State Street, turn north on MacArthur Drive, turn east on Third Street, head north to Intramural Drive, then end after turning west on Stadium Avenue. Purdue President Martin C. Jischke is grand marshal. Fireworks will follow.
Advance release online.
• Saturday, Sept. 23. 9-11 a.m. — Homecoming on the Purdue Mall will feature family-friendly activities, food and live entertainment.
Advance release online.
Writer: Jeanne V. Norberg, (765) 494-2084, jnorberg@purdue.edu
Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; purduenews@purdue.edu
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