Don't Miss It!
September 8, 2015
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Frank Bruni and Arne Duncan |
Campus life looks different at big universities and small colleges, but at least one thing is constant. It provides shared experience and opportunities to be a community. That's true whether the event is in an auditorium, concert hall -- maybe with Purdue's new Steinway D concert piano -- or football stadium. Attending means being a part of it all. Don't Miss It!
SEPTEMBER 9
The Presidential Lecture Series is bringing Frank Bruni, New York Times columnist and best-selling author, with thoughts related to his most recent book, "Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be: An Antidote to the College Admissions Mania." Including discussion with President Mitch Daniels. 6:30 p.m. STEW, Fowler Hall. Details
SEPTEMBER 11
A Piano Dedication Recital with Sean Chen & Eric Zuber promises to be a truly grand occasion for Purdue Convocations and concert piano lovers, celebrating the University's new Steinway D. 8 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. $. Details
SEPTEMBER 12
The home football season opens against Indiana State on Military Appreciation Day/Band Day. The "All-American" Marching Band will lead in the music making, and all the attendant activities for gameday fun will be buzzing. Events start at 9 a.m.; game at noon. $. Details
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Football home opener is also Band Day |
SEPTEMBER 13
It's time to have a Picnic with the Purduettes, and may your menu harmonize as well as Purdue Musical Organizations' women-only ensemble. 6 p.m. Slayter Hill. Free. Details
SEPTEMBER 16
The Presidential Lecture Series is back with Arne Duncan, U.S. secretary of education, who is making this stop as part of his annual "Back-to-School Bus Tour: Ready for Success." 2:15 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. Details
SEPTEMBER 18
The opening of the exhibition "They Dared" invites visitors to the Black Cultural Center to see paintings by Yvette Quarles Chatman (through Dec. 5). During building hours at BCC. URL: www.purdue.edu/bcc
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Paintings by Yvette Quarles Chatman at BCC |
Rising Stars of Metropolitan Opera in Concert will feature amazing voices and thrilling music. 8 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. $. Details
SEPTEMBER 18-20
Sports outlook. It's the last weekend of official summer. Fortunately, there are things to do and noise to make.
* Volleyball (women's). The four-team Boiler Box Challenge starts Friday and builds to a Saturday night showdown with Notre Dame in Mackey Arena. Last time was raucous. This time? Volleyball
* Soccer (women's). It's Big Ten time: Northwestern at 7 p.m. Friday, then Illinois at 1 p.m. Sunday. Soccer
* Football. Virginia Tech is coming in on Family Day, but the Hokies should expect a feud. The game is at 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Lots of music and fan stuff too starting at 12:30 p.m. Football
A PEEK AHEAD
SEPTEMBER 21
The occasional "Unearthing Our Roots of Racism" Film Series featuring candid reflections and discussions will open with "Cracking the Codes: The System of Racial Inequity." Presented by the Black Cultural Center. 6-8 p.m. Krannert Auditorium. Details
SEPTEMBER 24-25
"Dawn or Doom2: The New Technology Explosion." Last year's inaugural summit established this summit as a profound, highly informative event grappling with fundamental issues of technology and civilization. Details
SEPTEMBER 25-OCTOBER 10
"Betty's Diner, The Musical," with music and lyrics by Carrie Newcomer, tells of a stranger's arrival at a diner struggling to keep the doors open. This production opens Purdue Theatre's season. $. Details
These and other events, plus other timely information, are listed in the Purdue Today calendars under "Events" at www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday.
