West Lafayette Progress continues on several capital projects at West Lafayette and Indianapolis as new academic year gets underway While progress continues on several capital projects at the West Lafayette and Indianapolis locations, various travel impacts will remain in place as the new academic year gets underway. The following road, sidewalk and parking restrictions will be in place: Sheetz… August 22, 2025 Learn More
Restrictions along Sheetz Street to remain in place as new academic year begins Restrictions remain in place along Sheetz Street as the new academic year gets ready to begin. Northbound lane and sidewalk restrictions along Sheetz Street from Wood Street to Mitch Daniels Boulevard remain in place as construction on the new facility… August 14, 2025 Learn More
Some exterior work to continue at University Hall and former site of Heavilon Hall Some exterior work will continue at University Hall and the former site of Heavilon Hall as the new academic year gets underway. The work is part of a project to renovate University Hall. Window cleaning at University Hall is expected… August 14, 2025 Learn More
West Lafayette History takes flight as new Amelia Earhart Terminal opens at Purdue University Airport and United Express flights by SkyWest begins operation August 11, 2025 Learn More
MacArthur Drive to remain closed as construction continues on new residence hall As construction on a new residence hall south of Hillenbrand Residence Hall continues, MacArthur Drive from Third to First Streets remains closed. All parking along this section of MacArthur Drive remains unavailable with Residence Hall permit parking available in the nearby… August 7, 2025 Learn More
Reminder: South Russell Street to reopen to northbound traffic Aug. 1 As a reminder, South Russell Street, just south of Mitch Daniels Boulevard, will reopen to northbound traffic tomorrow (Aug. 1) as construction on the Nursing and Pharmacy Education Building continues. These lane restrictions will remain in place through December 2026 when… July 31, 2025 Learn More
Put safety in action during Safe + Sound Week Administrative Operations staff are invited to participate in OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week, led by Environmental Health and Safety, Sept. 21-25. The national campaign highlights the importance of workplace safety and encourages employees to take an active role in creating… August 19, 2026 Learn More
New updates to department onboarding coordinators Administrative Operations has updated the onboarding coordinator assignments. The onboarding process and department-specific responsibilities will remain the same. The following departments will continue to have their own onboarding coordinator: Building Services Operations and Maintenance Grounds Purdue University Police Department (PUPD)… August 18, 2026 Learn More
Grant expands composting efforts across campus Thanks to a grant from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), Grounds and Sustainable Operations are expanding Purdue’s composting program, increasing its capacity and diverting more organic material from landfills. The grant provided half of the funds to purchase a… August 18, 2026 Learn More
All aboard Purdue Campus Transit beginning Aug. 24 Purdue Campus Transit service returns to West Lafayette on Aug. 24 to align with the start of the fall semester. As initially rolled out by Administrative Operations last fall, this on-campus amenity continues to be free for Purdue students, faculty… August 18, 2026 Learn More
Plan ahead before traveling on university business this academic year As the academic year gets underway, those traveling on university business are encouraged to plan ahead and use available resources to help manage time, costs and reimbursement requirements. Whether traveling for conferences, research, meetings or other university business, a few… August 14, 2026 Learn More
Free Verbal De-escalation training available in September and October The Purdue Police Department is offering free Verbal De-escalation training during the months of September and October. “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… August 12, 2026 Learn More
Sheetz Street restrictions continue as work progresses on Daniels School of Business project Northbound lane and sidewalk restrictions along Sheetz Street from Wood Street to Mitch Daniels Boulevard remain in place as construction on the new facility for the Daniels School of Business progresses. Motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists should continue to use caution in… August 12, 2026 Learn More
Building Services to implement new office cleaning program, Pitch In, Purdue, across campus Beginning in September, Building Services will launch Pitch In, Purdue, a new office cleaning program designed to create a more efficient and sustainable approach to workplace cleaning. Following a successful pilot earlier this year, the initiative will transition office cleaning… August 12, 2026 Learn More
Purchase new West Lafayette parking permit by Aug. 15 West Lafayette faculty, staff, students and retirees are reminded that 2025-26 parking permits are valid through Aug. 15, and a new 2026-27 parking permit will be required for parking enforcement after that time. Individuals who have not already purchased a… August 10, 2026 Learn More
PurdueALERT tests planned for West Lafayette and Indianapolis during Boiler Gold Rush Tests of the PurdueALERT emergency warning notification system are planned for West Lafayette and Indianapolis on Thursday, Aug. 20 at 12 p.m. The tests will take place during Boiler Gold Rush (BGR), the university’s annual orientation program for incoming students…. August 10, 2026 Learn More
Purdue strengthens collaboration with Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library through site acquisition University will house museum that honors the Indiana icon while connecting students to the space August 10, 2026 Learn More
Trustees approve 10-year capital plan Topping the list of potential capital projects is major engineering, health and science facility in Indianapolis; PNW student union library transformation; and renovation of WL engineering building August 7, 2026 Learn More
