March 2, 2020
Don't Miss It!
Former U.S. Sens. Joe Lieberman and Evan Bayh, guests for “Beyond Labels: Addressing the Grand Challenge of Democracy Together” with President Mitch Daniels as moderator.
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Former U.S. Sens. Joe Lieberman and Evan Bayh on Tuesday (March 3) will share a conversation titled “Beyond Labels: Addressing the Grand Challenge of Democracy Together.” President Mitch Daniels will moderate the talk, which is a featured event in the semester series with the theme “Democracy, Civility, and Freedom of Expression.” Tickets are needed but are free. The themes, always relevant, may be especially important in a presidential election year. Such public conversation is vital. Don’t Miss It!
MARCH 3
“Beyond Labels: Addressing the Grand Challenge of Democracy Together” will place President Mitch Daniels in armchair discussion with two former U.S. senators, Evan Bayh of Indiana and Joe Lieberman of Connecticut. The event, organized by the Division of Diversity and Inclusion, is a feature event under the semester theme of “Democracy, Civility, and Freedom of Expression.” 6-7:30 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. Admission: Free but general admission ticket needed; available at STEW and Pao Hall box offices. News release
Casting Crowns on its Only Jesus Tour
MARCH 5
Casting Crowns, one of the premier groups in contemporary Christian music, will come calling during its Only Jesus Tour. The concert also will feature Matthew West. 7 p.m. Elliott Hall of Music. Single-ticket price: public, $25.50-$85; discount for students. Event | News release
MARCH 6
Third Coast Percussion, in “Paddle to the Sea.” will perform original compositions and water-inspired works from composers and folk traditions. 8 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. Tickets $22-$28. Pre-show discussion with ethnomusicologist and percussionist Nolan Warden at 7 p.m. in Stewart Center, Room 310. Event
MARCH 9
“Hecho en Puelto Rico” (Made in Puerto Rico), a poignant drama, tells the story of graduating student intending to leave “Puelto Rico” and its economic woes who learns more about his cultural roots and the island’s history. The show is in Spanish with English subtitles. 7 p.m. Pao Hall, Mallett Theatre. LCC | BCC | Purdue Theatre | Facebook
Third Coast Percussion
MARCH 10
The Purdue Varsity Glee Club and the Morehouse College Glee Club will share the concert stage. The event is part of the Division of Diversity and Inclusion’s semester theme of “Democracy, Civility, and Freedom of Expression,” 7:30-9 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. Admission: Free but general admission ticket needed; available at STEW and Pao Hall box offices. News release on semester theme events
A PEEK AHEAD
MARCH 26
CANCELED. “Dökk,” a live media dance performance by an Italian troupe named fuse*, creates a software-generated visual display based on what is happening with the music and a dancer. 7:30 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. Tickets $15-$20. Innovator-in-residence. Pre-show discussion with troupe member at 6:30 p.m. in Stewart Center, Room 218. Event
MARCH 27
CANCELED. Purdue’s jazz bands will be snapping out some tunes in concert. 8-10 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. Free. Website
SPORTS IN SEASON
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Women's swimming and diving | Free admission | Information for attending
Men's swimming and diving | Free admission | Information for attending
Wrestling | Free admission | Information for attending
Men’s basketball | Tickets
Women’s basketball | Tickets
Track and field | Free admission | Information for attending
Women’s tennis | Free admission | Information for attending
Men’s tennis | Free admission | Information for attending
Baseball | Tickets
Softball | Tickets
Men’s golf | Free admission | Information for attending
Women’s golf | Free admission | Information for attending
These and other events including varsity sports 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.
