May 6, 2019

Purdue University Press offering discount today on 150th celebration books

Ever True: 150 Years of Giant Leaps at Purdue University

In celebration of Purdue’s 150th anniversary, Purdue University Press today (May 6) is offering a special Giant Leaps Celebration Sale featuring two new books on the University’s history: "Ever True: 150 Years of Giant Leaps at Purdue University" and "Purdue at 150: A Visual History of Student Life."

Those ordering the books today will receive a 50 percent discount off each book by ordering directly from Purdue University Press at press.purdue.edu or by calling 800-247-6553 and using the discount code GiantLeaps at checkout. This sale ends at 11:59 p.m. ET today.

"Ever True: 150 Years of Giant Leaps at Purdue University" by John Norberg with a foreword by President Mitch Daniels takes readers beyond the iconic red brick walls of Purdue’s West Lafayette campus to delve into the stories of the faculty, alumni, student, and leaders who make up the University's distinguished history.

President Emeritus Martin C. Jischke calls Norberg’s work “an engaging, inspiring, and beautifully written history of one of America’s most distinguished public universities. It tells the story of Purdue from its humble origins to its emergence as a preeminent research university.”

Purdue at 150: A Visual History of Student Life

"Purdue at 150: A Visual History of Student Life" by David M. Hovde, Adriana Harmeyer, Neal Harmeyer, and Sammie L. Morris with a foreword by Drew and Brittany Brees tells Purdue’s story through rare images, artifacts and words. The authors culled decades of student papers from scrapbooks, yearbooks, letters and newspapers to historical photographs and memorabilia preserved in the Purdue University Libraries’ Virginia Kelley Karnes Archives and Special Collections Research Center. Many of the images and artifacts included had never been published, presenting a unique history of the land-grant university from the student perspective.

The Breeses say in their foreword, "'Purdue at 150' is the definitive visual history of student life at our beloved alma mater, recalling stories through rare images and artifacts as well as words. Whether you are a longtime alumni or a recent graduate, we know you will enjoy the trip down memory lane.”

More history of Purdue books available

“Ever True: 150 Years of Giant Leaps at Purdue University," “Purdue at 150: A Visual History of Student Life” and other books about the history of Purdue are available from Purdue University Press. To see a list of titles, visit https://takegiantleaps.com/history-of-purdue-books/.


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