Reunions and Registered Events

While we can’t hold our typical reunions and registered events this fall, it doesn’t mean we don’t want to still celebrate with you. Don’t miss out on these opportunities to join us virtually! Check out the listing below for details on the various event opportunities we have for you to join in on.

We encourage you to RSVP to those events you wish to attend or reach out to the event’s contact person if you want more details.

Can’t find what you’re looking for or have further questions? Contact us!

Events for current students can be found here.

Ongoing

The Virtual Challenge 5k

Now–November 14, 2020

Join us for our inaugural Virtual Challenge 5K Run/Walk which will support life-saving cancer research at Purdue University's Center for Cancer Research located on the West Lafayette Campus. We have a research network of over 120 scientists throughout our campus who collaborate to continuously advance discoveries in cancer detection, diagnosis, treatments and cures.

Registration open now through November 14, 2020.

Register

Three Minute Thesis (3MT®)

Now–November 14, 2020

Your vote counts! Cast your vote in this year’s Three Minute Thesis competition as five graduate students present their diverse graduate research in three minutes with just one slide. Watch these five students’ presentations and then vote for the student you believe has earned the $2,000 prize. Three Minute Thesis topics include food-borne pathogens, engineering student life, the science behind the perfect steak, metastatic breast cancer, and outer space. Help select the winner!

Watch Now

"This Is Purdue" Podcast // Giant Leaps @ Home and Happy Birthday, Purdue Bell Tower!

Now–November 14, 2020

The latest edition of “This Is Purdue” highlights two University celebrations. We begin our podcast with details regarding the various festivities surrounding Giant Leaps @ Home – Purdue’s virtual 2020 Homecoming. We then spotlight the 25th birthday of our beloved Purdue Bell Tower with on-campus events that took place this fall.

To join this live event, click the box below at the date and time listed above!

Listen

HHSSC Silent Auction

Starting November 9, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. EST through November 14, 2020

College of Health and Human Sciences Annual Silent Auction to raise money to fund annual student scholarships for those in the College of Health and Human Sciences.

To join this live event, click the box below at the date and time listed above!

View and Bid

Saturday, November 14

Purdue Alumni Club Watch Parties

November 14, 2020

Join your local alumni club for a game watch.

Alumni Club of Chicago N/NW Suburbs information here.
Alumni Club of Las Vegas information here.
Alumni Club of Northwest Indiana information here.
Alumni Club of Phoenix information here.

Football Watch Party

November 14, 2020 45 minutes before kickoff

The Boilers are back! Join us for food, friends and football. Reserve your stay and secure an overnight guestroom, livestream of the game, two tickets to the watch party, sophisticated tailgate food, stocked open bar and fun activities.

Register

Purdue Pharmacy Donor Recognition Program

November 14, 2020 from 9:00–10:00 a.m. EST

Recognition Program for Purdue Pharmacy Donors

To join this live event, click the button below at the date and time listed above!

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Purdue Pharmacy Class of 1970

November 14, 2020 from 6:00–7:00 p.m. EST

50th Reunion for the Pharmacy Class of 1970

For more information contact Dana Neary, Manager of Alumni Relations and Special Events at nearyd@purdue.edu

Purdue Philharmonic Orchestra Livestream Concert

November 14, 2020 from 8:00–9:30 p.m. EST

Purdue University's premier orchestra performs a livestreamed concert from the Elliott Hall of Music stage. Tune into the Purdue Bands & Orchestras YouTube page to watch!

To join this live event, click the box below at the date and time listed above!

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Purdue Black Alumni Organization Game Night

November 14, 2020 from 8:00–9:30 p.m. EST

Join PBAO in a night of fun for the whole family!

To join this live event, click the box below at the date and time listed above!

Register

Homecoming Event Recording Library

If you missed events earlier this week we have included videos for you to check out at your leisure.

Excellence in Research Awards 2020

Distinguished and Named Professorship Virtual Ceremony 2020

Hagle Hall Groundbreaking Ceremony