Purdue building dedications set for Friday, Saturday (Sept. 24-25)

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Two new buildings on the Purdue University campus will be dedicated Friday (Sept. 24) and Saturday (Sept. 25).

Chaney-Hale Hall of Science is a new STEM teaching lab providing multidisciplinary classrooms for up to 15,000 undergraduates a year. The Agricultural and Biological Engineering Building, renovated and featuring new construction, is home to the country’s No.1-ranked ABE program.

The dedications are not open to the general public; however, journalists are encouraged to attend. Purdue President Mitch Daniels will speak at both events.

Chaney-Hale Hall of Science (Purdue University photo) Download image

Chaney-Hale Hall of Science dedication

Friday (Sept. 24) at 11 a.m.

Location: Chaney-Hale Hall of Science

460 N. University St.

West Lafayette, Indiana 47907

East entrance facing Hovde Hall

Parking available at University Street Parking Garage.

Contact: Special Events, Purdue for Life Foundation, 765-494-0900

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Agricultural and Biological Engineering Building dedication

Saturday (Sept. 25) - Event time: 1:30 p.m.

Location: Agricultural and Biological Engineering Building

225 S. University St.

West Lafayette, Indiana 47907

Parking available at Harrison Street Parking Garage

Contact: Special Events, Purdue for Life Foundation, 765-494-0900

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