Author: Administrative Operations Communications

Amelia Earhart Terminal at Purdue University Airport celebrates one year of growth and connection

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Amelia Earhart Terminal at the Purdue University Airport (LAF) is celebrating one year since its grand opening and the start of commercial air service with United Express. Since opening on August 5, 2025, the airport...

The Purdue University Police Department regularly offers verbal de-escalation training.

Free Verbal De-escalation training available in August

The Purdue Police Department is offering free Verbal De-escalation training during the month of August. “Verbal De-escalation” is a two-hour PowerPoint presentation. The objective is to teach skills to help attendees learn to remain calm and react more effectively when...

Water works staff flushing a hydrant during a previous effort to flush campus hydrants. Photo by Administrative Operations Communications.

Campus water main flushing scheduled for next two weeks

Crews will be flushing all campus hydrants at the West Lafayette location the next two weeks, Monday (July 27) through Friday, Aug. 7. Pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists should avoid areas where work is actively underway and areas with standing water. ...

Energy Conservation Action Day declared for July 16

Administrative Operations (AO) is declaring an Energy Conservation Action Day for Thursday, July 16 due to outdoor heat and humidity levels. AO is also aware of some technical issues at the Wade Utility Plant that may contribute to higher indoor...

Fly local this summer with the Purdue Airport

Summer travel season is here, and the Purdue Airport offers a convenient way for Greater Lafayette residents to start their journey close to home. Located just minutes from campus and the surrounding community, the airport provides easy access to air...

Reminder: Exterior modifications must be reviewed and approved by Campus Planning and Projects

As a reminder, all exterior modifications and/or additions must be approved by Campus Planning and Projects, the newly reorganized department that now includes Campus Planning and Architecture. Exterior modifications and additions include, but at not limited to, temporary or semi-permanent...

Police department to offer ‘Prepared at Purdue’ training on Aug. 14

The Purdue University Police Department is offering free, in-person "Prepared At Purdue" training on Friday, Aug. 14 from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The training consists of sessions for verbally de-escalating tense situations, responding to potential active shooter/threat events, and rendering aid...

The city of West Lafayette is scheduled to begin pavement marking work along Airport Road between Mitch Daniels Boulevard and U.S. 231 on July 2.

Pavement marking work along Airport Road scheduled to begin July 2

The city of West Lafayette is scheduled to begin pavement marking work along Airport Road between Mitch Daniels Boulevard and U.S. 231 on Thursday (July 2). The work is expected to last through the following week. Airport Road will remain...

Energy Conservation Action Days declared for June 30-July 2

Due to forecasted extreme temperatures and humidity, Administrative Operations has declared Energy Conservation Action Days for Tuesday, June 30, through Thursday, July 2. The initiative encourages the Purdue community to take simple actions to help reduce campus energy consumption and...

Updated process for reporting missing travel receipts begins July 1

Beginning Wednesday (July 1), missing travel receipts must be reported using an integrated form in Concur as the current PDF version of the form is being discontinued. The integrated form to submit for Certification of Missing Receipt will be...