Author: Amanda M Fields

Ariba Guided Buying coming in December, overview video now available  

Purdue’s central Procurement Services, Finance and IT teams are undertaking a joint project to improve the Ariba buying experience. An updated Ariba program called Guided Buying will be rolled out in December that will provide the following benefits:   A new...

Further expansion to Campus Transit routes effective Nov. 3

Beginning Monday (Nov. 3), further expansion will be made to the Campus Transit Ross-Ade and Purdue Mall fixed routes. These changes come in response to rider feedback, on-the-ground observations, seasonal planning to provide expanded coverage during the colder months and...

Parking information for upcoming home basketball games

Basketball season starts on Monday (Oct. 27), and campus parking restrictions will be in place for all men’s and women’s home games. Faculty, staff and students should plan ahead for the affected times. Parking lot restrictions and permit parking during...

Reminder: Campus Transit survey available through Oct. 24

Faculty, staff and students are reminded that a Campus Transit survey is underway to collect feedback about on-campus fixed routes, on-demand service and more. The survey can be completed online through Oct. 24.  Questions may be directed to transportation@purdue.edu.

New fields coming to Concur Travel and Expense, TripLink reminder

Enhancements in Concur Travel and Expense will go live on Oct. 20 to better support Purdue’s travel program, including use of the Purdue University Airport, and improve reporting. Features within Concur Travel and Expense include new fields in the airport...

Limited United Airlines lounge passes available with Purdue University Airport business flight bookings

Faculty and staff who book business travel through the Purdue University Airport may qualify for a free one-day United Club lounge pass from Purdue Travel. To support United Airlines’ operations and the new Amelia Earhart Terminal in West Lafayette, the...

Adjusted Indianapolis operations due to different fall breaks: Oct. 13-14 and Oct. 20-21

Purdue University and IU Indianapolis have different fall break schedules, which will impact facility hours and service availability in Indianapolis during both periods. Below is a summary of what to expect to ensure smooth travel and planning. Purdue University Fall...

CityBus 41 The Connector service suspended as of Oct. 6; new Campus Transit on-demand stop near residence halls now added

CityBus announced an immediate suspension of 41 The Connector service, which served Purdue’s western edge of campus and provided a connection to downtown Lafayette. As a result, and to help fill the transportation gap for Purdue's riders, Purdue Campus Transit...

Campus Transit survey available through Oct. 24

Following the launch of Purdue Campus Transit in August, a survey for faculty, staff and students is now available to gauge satisfaction with fixed routes, on-demand service and more. The anonymous survey can be completed online through Oct. 24.  Questions...

Parking changes coming for events at Elliott Hall of Music beginning Oct. 2; accommodations for faculty, staff provided

Updated Jan. 21, 2026 to clarify parking enforcement. Purdue Convocations and Parking Operations announce that paid event parking will take effect at campus parking garages and lots that support evening and weekend events at the Elliott Hall of Music as...