Purdue marks first anniversary of Boldt's death with moment of silence
January 22, 2015
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Purdue students observe a moment of silence on the first anniversary of student Andrew Boldt's death. (Purdue University photo/Matt Thomas) |
The Purdue community on Wednesday (Jan. 21) observed the first anniversary of student Andrew Boldt's death with a moment of silence at noon. A senior in the College of Engineering, Andrew was the victim of a Jan. 21, 2014, homicide on campus.
Purdue Student Government, which planned the observance, also planned to increase awareness of mental health on campus by setting up a booth on Wednesday and today (Jan. 22) in the lobby area of the Humanities, Social Sciences and Education Library. Pamphlets from Purdue Counseling and Psychological Services and information on other sources of help for students will be available.
Purdue also paid tribute to Andrew on Wednesday on the home page of its website with a photograph from the candlelight vigil held on the evening of Jan. 21, 2014. The image remained on the Purdue home page from noon until 1 p.m.
Through donations from the Purdue community, friends and family, the Andrew F. Boldt Cary Racing Scholarship has been established in memory of Andrew's love for building go-karts and Grand Prix racing.
Anyone interested in supporting the fund can make gifts payable to the Purdue Foundation with "Andrew F. Boldt Cary Racing Scholarship" in the memo line. Donations should be sent to: Purdue Foundation, 403 W. Wood St., West Lafayette, IN 47907.
