First Family hosts fourth annual Easter egg hunt at Westwood

A group photo of volunteers from the egg hunt.

An egg-cellent day to celebrate. First Lady Kei Hui joins for a photo with the many volunteers who brought festive cheer to this year’s Westwood Easter egg hunt. (Purdue University photo/Quan Nguyen)

April 2, 2026 Kami Goodwin

Boilermaker families gathered under sunny skies as Purdue’s First Family proudly hosted the fourth annual Easter egg hunt Sunday (March 29) at Westwood.

The spring tradition featured two egg hunt sessions for faculty, staff and graduate student families with children ages 12 and under, turning the lawn into a lively scene of baskets, bright colors and excited young egg hunters.

More than 240 Boilermaker children enjoyed Easter-themed treats, dashed across the grass in search of eggs and took part in festive photo opportunities.

A group photo of volunteers from the egg hunt.
President Mung Chiang, Purdue Pete and the Easter bunny shared a quick photo with some of the volunteers who helped make the Westwood event a success. (Purdue University photo/Quan Nguyen)
A young child playfully chases bubbles on a grassy lawn.
More than 240 Boilermaker children joined the festivities at the Westwood Easter egg hunt. (Purdue University photo/Quan Nguyen)
Three children pose with Easter-themed props while a family member takes their photo.
Families were invited to engage in many activities and take photos with Boilermaker- and Easter-themed items. (Purdue University photo/Charles Jischke)
A young child places a plastic egg in an Easter basket.
An Easter tradition in full swing: Two egg-hunting sessions filled the bright and sunny day with festive fun for Boilermaker children and their families. (Purdue University photo/Charles Jischke)

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