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Vint Cerf, Google chief internet evangelist who is widely known as a “Father of the Internet,” will take a “non-expert” look at artificial intelligence and this emerging idea from all angles when he visits Purdue on April 5. “What IF Machines Thought like Humans,” which is sponsored by the College of Engineering, will take place at 1 p.m. in Stewart Center’s Fowler Hall. The event is a part of Purdue’s Ideas Festival, the centerpiece of Purdue’s Giant Leaps Sesquicentennial Campaign, and is part of a busy week of stretching minds. Don't Miss It!

APRIL 3

Nobel laureate Roald Hoffmann will join Provost Jay Akridge for a fireside chat, which will follow a talk, “Research Strategy: Teach” by Hoffmann, a Nobelist in chemistry. Overall topic is “Research, Teaching, and Engagement in the 21st Century Land-grant University.” 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. STEW, Fowler Hall. Event

Brian Lamb, alumnus and C-SPAN founder, will talk with Doug Mills, photographer in the New York Times’ Washington bureau, in a C-SPAN Conversation. 6-8 p.m. STEW, Fowler Hall. This is an event in the Giant Leaps Series, part of the Purdue sesquicentennial celebration. Event

APRIL 4

“What IF Eating Insects Saved the Planet?” is a delicious topic that Joseph Yoon, a chef and executive director of the Brooklyn Bugs information/advocacy group, will partake of with Andrea Liceaga, associate professor of food science and director of the Sensory Evaluation Laboratory at Purdue. The focus is nutrition, especially protein, from insects. This event is a part of Purdue’s Ideas Festival, the centerpiece of Purdue’s Giant Leaps Sesquicentennial Campaign, addressing the IF theme “Health, Longevity and Quality of Life.” 5:30-7 p.m. WALC, Room 1132. Event

APRIL 5

Vint Cerf, known as the “Father of the Internet” for some key early innovations, will speak on “What IF Machines Thought Like Humans?” This event is a part of Purdue’s Ideas Festival, the centerpiece of Purdue’s Giant Leaps Sesquicentennial Campaign, addressing the IF theme “Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms and Automation.” 1-2 p.m. STEW, Fowler Hall. A Purdue Engineering faculty panel, moderated by Mung Chiang, dean, will follow at 2 p.m. News release

 

APRIL 6

Spring Fest, delighting all ages and showcasing Purdue in a fun way, is back. It’s 10 a.m.-4 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday, but some activities, especially those involving live animals, are Saturday-only. Website

The College of Veterinary Medicine open house, with the theme "The Human-Animal Bond," will include longtime favorites and new displays/presentations. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Lynn Hall. Website

APRIL 7

The Percussion Ensemble will feel the pulse and tap out some exciting rhythms and sounds. 2:30 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. Purdue Bands & Orchestras events

 

A PEEK AHEAD

APRIL 9

A Purdue alumnus and Chinese tech mogul will speak in “Giant Leaps Series: Global Tech Innovator Kong Kat Wong.” The event moderator will be Arnold Chen, managing director of the Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship. 6:30 p.m. STEW, Fowler Hall. The Giant Leaps Series celebrates Purdue’s sesquicentennial, 150 Years of Giant Leaps. News release

APRIL 9-10

The 20th annual CERIAS Security Symposium will take up the theme of “What IF Our Future was More Secure?” by overcoming cyber threats. Check-in at 8 a.m.; program at 9 a.m. STEW, Room 302. This is an event in the Ideas Festival, the centerpiece of Purdue's yearlong Giant Leaps Sesquicentennial Campaign. Registration needed: Complimentary for academic persons, except optional lunches. Website

APRIL 10-11

Frontline figures in battling hunger will be at Purdue for the Ending Global Hunger Colloquium, which will use the theme: “What If We Were Able to End World Hunger?” Welcome at 8:15 a.m.; program at 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. each day. PMU and STEW. This is an event in the "Health, Longevity and Quality of Life" theme of the Ideas Festival, the centerpiece of Purdue's yearlong Giant Leaps Sesquicentennial Campaign. Registration is free but required by March 31. Article | Ideas Festival preview

APRIL 11

Veronica Swift featuring the Emmet Cohen Trio will take the stage. Swift is a young jazz vocalist with a wide repertoire, a bunch of awards and performances with some very big names. 7:30 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. Tickets $15-$20. Pre-show discussion with WBAA's Don Seybold at 6:30 p.m. in PMU, 1869 Tap Room. Event

APRIL 12-20

Purdue Theatre will bring “She Kills Monsters” by Qui Nguyen, a dramatic comedy in the world of fantasy role-playing games. Pao Hall, Nancy T. Hansen Theatre. Performances  at 7:30 p.m. April 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20; also at 2:30 p.m. April 14. Tickets: public, $19.50; student, $12.50; senior (62+), $15.50. Theatre season

APRIL 12-14

Showcase Concert Weekend from Purdue Bands & Orchestras will feature vitality and variety. All are in Elliott Hall of Music.
     • April 12: Showcase Concert I, featuring String Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonic Orchestra. 8-10 p.m.
     • April 13: Showcase Concert II, featuring University Band, Campus Band, Concert Band. 2:30-4:30 p.m.
     • April 13: Showcase Concert I, featuring Varsity Band, Symphonic Band. 8-10 p.m.
     • April 14: Showcase Concert I, featuring Collegiate Band, Wind Ensemble. 2:30-4:30 p.m.

APRIL 13

The Black Cultural Center once again shares the creative talents of its performing arts ensembles at its Spring Cultural Arts Festival. 7 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. BCC events

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Baseball | Tickets | Home season March 12-May 18
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These and other events, plus other timely information, are listed in the Purdue Today calendars under "Events" under the Campus News pulldown at www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday.