Purdue community celebrates 2025 Spring Fling

Two people stand talking near a red and white classic car.

Purdue employees enjoy this year’s classic vehicle show along Oval Drive. (Purdue University photo/Kelsey Lefever)

May 28, 2025 Purdue Today

Thousands of faculty, staff, graduate student staff and retirees gathered May 22 at and around Memorial Mall to celebrate Spring Fling, Purdue’s annual employee appreciation event. Attendees enjoyed a wide variety of activities, including a classic vehicle show, the 3-mile fitness walk, yard games and bingo.

A group of people play ladder toss in a grassy area.
Spring Fling attendees play a game of ladder toss at Memorial Mall. (Purdue University photo/Kelsey Lefever)
Two people sit at a table with bingo cards.
Purdue employees take part in bingo, an activity held at the Wilmeth Active Learning Center. (Purdue University photo/Kelsey Lefever)
Four people sit in chairs visiting with each other.
Spring Fling attendees enjoy this year’s event at Memorial Mall. (Purdue University photo/Kelsey Lefever)

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