Purdue community celebrates Spring Fling

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Purdue staff and students enjoy Spring Fling activities.

Several thousand Purdue faculty, staff, graduate student staff and retirees gathered Thursday (May 23) at and around Memorial Mall to celebrate Spring Fling, the university’s annual employee appreciation event. Activities included karaoke, yard games, a classic vehicle show, the 3-mile fitness walk, a golf outing and bingo.

Purdue staff and faculty enjoy a car show during Spring Fling.

Purdue staff and faculty play bingo during Spring Fling.

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