Homecoming week kicks off today

Purdue’s 2021 Homecoming festivities launch today (Sept. 27), leading up to Boilermaker football against Minnesota on Saturday (Oct. 2). Themed “Giant Leaps Home,” this year’s festivities include opportunities to celebrate Homecoming both in person and from home.  

For a complete list of the week’s events — including activities for students and reunions for the classes of 1970 and 1971 — visit the Homecoming website, which will serve as the portal for accessing all online events. The website also features downloadable activities for family and tailgating fun, plus a video vault with updates from University deans.

The week’s highlights include the following:  

• Tuesday (Sept. 28). 8 p.m. (virtual). Virtual Boilermaker Boulevard, with interactive campus and department updates.
• Wednesday (Sept. 29). 8 p.m. (virtual). Boilermaker Game Night, a “Family Feud”-style competition.
• Thursday (Sept. 30). 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Slayter Center of Performing Arts. “Choir! Choir! Choir!” presented by Purdue Convocations with support from the Student Concert Committee and the Student Fee Advisory Board.
• Friday (Oct. 1). Noon to 5 p.m. outside Stewart Center. Free Ride Friday, presented by the Purdue Reamer Club, with rides around campus aboard the Boilermaker Special.
• Friday (Oct. 1). 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Slayter Center of Performing Arts. “Choir! Choir! Choir!” (night 2).
• Friday (Oct. 1). 8 p.m. State Street and livestream. Purdue Homecoming Parade, a magical tradition returning to campus.
• Saturday (Oct. 2). 9:30-11:30 a.m. Stadium Mall. Boilermaker Boulevard, the place to engage with representatives of various colleges, schools, student organizations and more.
• Saturday (Oct. 2). Noon. Ross-Ade Stadium. Purdue football Minnesota. Game sponsored by the Purdue for Life Foundation.

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