A Celebration of Victories and Heroes scheduled for Oct. 24

Stylized photo of the Mackey Arena dome with copy reading “Something is Coming” and “Victories & Heroes: Your Campaign for Purdue.”

The campus community, alumni and friends are invited to a Celebration of Victories and Heroes on Friday, Oct. 24, in Mackey Arena. The event will begin at 5 p.m. with a special program, followed at 6 p.m. by a watch party for the Purdue men’s basketball exhibition game against Kentucky.

Doors will open at 4 p.m., and everyone must be seated by 4:55 p.m. Attendance is free, seating is limited and every guest must have a ticket (limit of four per request).

This is not an official Purdue Athletics event. Athletics policies related to tickets, parking, seating, doors opening and start time do not apply. Mackey Arena’s clear bag policy will be enforced.

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