Request key or fob access for Purdue buildings in Indianapolis with new form Faculty and staff who need access to secure buildings on campus can submit a key, card or fob request form. To ensure timely processing, please submit requests as early as possible, as the process may take up to two weeks… October 9, 2025 Learn More
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… October 6, 2025 Learn More
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… October 6, 2025 Learn More
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… October 2, 2025 Learn More
Free, online Verbal De-escalation training available in October and November The Purdue Police Department is offering free, online Verbal De-escalation training in October and November. “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… October 2, 2025 Learn More
Police department offering free active threat training in November The Purdue University Police Department is offering free, in-person training for potential active shooter/threat events during the month of November. The Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (C.R.A.S.E.) class provides strategies, guidance, and plan options for surviving an active threat… October 2, 2025 Learn More
Recognizing custodians on National Custodian Day; We Power Purdue campaign continues Genoveva Lopez, a custodian with Building Services, has been with Purdue for 32 years. National Custodian Day is an opportunity to recognize Genoveva and other custodians for all they do for the Boilermaker community. September 30, 2025 Learn More
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… September 25, 2025 Learn More
Boiler Park: Reimagined outdoor space promotes community and creativity in Indianapolis As Purdue students in Indianapolis start settling in for the 2025-26 academic year, a refreshed and reimagined outdoor space designed to foster community, creativity and connection is waiting at Boiler Park. With a focus on flexibility, comfort and opportunity, the… September 25, 2025 Learn More
Reminder: RSVP for Administrative Operations staff appreciation meal As a reminder, the deadline to RSVP to the Administrative Operations staff appreciation meal is Friday, Oct. 3. The meal will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 15. AO staff may choose to attend one of the following three options: 6-7… September 25, 2025 Learn More
September Environmental Health and Safety communications now available This month’s Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) materials are now available, featuring important topics such as construction site responsibility, precautions for bats in Purdue facilities, biological waste basics and needle safety in labs. Administrative Operations staff are encouraged to review… September 25, 2025 Learn More
Purdue United Way campaign underway, Administrative Operations announces fundraising goal Administrative Operations is once again participating in the United Way of Greater Lafayette’s annual fundraising campaign. The campaign helps raise money for local agencies. AO has a fundraising goal of $15,000, which is part of Purdue’s overall goal to raise… September 25, 2025 Learn More
