Purdue community celebrates Spring Fling

Groups of people sitting in the grass on Memorial Mall.

Hundreds gathered during Spring Fling for lunch and other activities on and around Memorial Mall. (Purdue University photo/John Underwood)

May 27, 2026 Purdue Today

On May 21, faculty, staff, graduate student staff and retirees gathered on and around Memorial Mall to take part in Spring Fling, Purdue’s annual employee appreciation event. Activities included karaoke, bingo, yard games, a classic vehicle show, the 3-mile Your Path fitness walk and a golf outing.

Four people carrying brown paper sacks
Lunch was provided to Purdue employees and retirees at the food tent on Memorial Mall. (Purdue University photo/John Underwood)
A bingo player holds up their card.
Spring Fling attendees enjoy a round of bingo in Stewart Center. (Purdue University photo/John Underwood)
Two people singing into microphones
Purdue employees and retirees took part in and listened to karaoke near the DJ booth. (Purdue University photo/John Underwood)
Three people playing ladder toss.
Spring Fling attendees play a game of ladder toss on Memorial Mall. (Purdue University photo/John Underwood)

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