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Spring Family Weekend Events
Registration for Spring Family Weekend 2024
Purdue Parent & Family Connections appreciates your interest and engagement in Family Weekend. Registered guests receive a Family Weekend access wristband at check-in. The wristband allows you to attend Parent & Family Connections coordinated events. Community discounts will be announced for Family Weekend participants in March when it will then be added to the full Family Weekend event website.Your registration fees also provide support for the cost of Family Weekend online and onsite registration services, registration materials, facility rentals, staff and service fees. Family Weekend is an independent and self-supported event for Purdue families and is not financed by the University. No refunds will be provided for the registration fee. Selected events outside of the Parent & Family Connections coordinated programming include the College of Agriculture Spring Fest, Purdue Aviation Day, and the Purdue University Institute for Cancer Research - Challenge 5K Race. This weekend was selected to provide families with a variety of Purdue experiences. Thanks for your support in helping us offer the Spring Family Weekend. We appreciate your engagement and look forward to seeing you on campus.
Registration fee:
- Adult $12
- Purdue Student $10
- Under 10 yrs - Free
No refunds will be provided for the registration fee.
Registration closes – and no refunds for paid events after 12:00 p.m. (noon), Eastern, March 27th. Should space remain in events after online registration has closed, we will offer in-person registration at Family Weekend check-in.
Registration Add-On $35 - Soft Gray Sweatshirt Material Blanket
The blanket is 46 x 50 and has one Purdue logo on the corner. Limited quantity available.
Available this spring - Family Weekend Parking
We are working with Purdue Transportation to confirm parking information for spring. This website will be updated and information will also be in the Final Details message in early April.
Available in April - PurdueGuide App
No need to fumble around with a printed schedule - with the PurdueGuide App powered by Guidebook, you can create your personalized agenda for the weekend, sync events to your calendar, and even get directions from your location to the event you are going to! The App will launch in April.
When reviewing event, please be advised of the following:
** = SPACE LIMITED FOR ALL EVENTS -- SELECTION REQUIRED IN REGISTRATION SITE
$ = EVENT HAS AN ADDITIONAL FEE
Spring Campus Activities
Check-In Information
Registered families and guests are to stop by Fall Family Weekend Check-In to pick up wristbands, purchased blankets, tickets for events, and learn about the PurdueGuide app. Families can also meet staff who can answer questions and share information.
Registered families and guests are to stop by Fall Family Weekend Check-In to pick up wristbands, purchased blankets, tickets for events, and learn about the PurdueGuide app. Families can also meet staff who can answer questions and share information.
Friday, April 12 ~ Session Information
- **$ Founders Park Tree Planting (outdoor)
- Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
- Location: Between
- Cost: $5/participant. *The fee from this event will go to the Purdue Students with Greatest Need fund.
- Programming Description: Plant trees at Founders Park. This event will support Purdue’s 1869 Tree Planting Project that will wrap up next spring. This project was initiated 5 years ago to plant over 3,738 (1869 x2) in 5 years. This coming spring we will be planting around 440 trees to finish the project.
$ = EVENT HAS AN ADDITIONAL FEE
- ** Tour the Purdue Student Farm, managed by the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture (HLA) –
- Time: 10:30 – 12:00 p.m.
- Location: 1491 Cherry Lane
- Cost: Included with registration (MUST SELECT OPTION)
- Programming Description: The Student Farm is an outdoor lab used for Education, Extension, and Research located near the Kampen Golf Course and Daniel Turf Center off Cherry Lane. They grow many beautiful vegetables and herbs that are sold through a 22-week CSA program.
- ** Purdue Study Abroad & Intercultural Learning
- Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Location: CoRec – Howard Taylor Conference Room
- Cost: Included with registration (MUST SELECT OPTION)
- Programming Description: Students who seek an experience that is unique and thought-provoking jumpstart the development of what and whom they aim to become. Intercultural experiences are coveted by employers, but are often misunderstood by students and parents. Come to this interactive session to learn how academic programs abroad help produce interculturally effective, highly-employable graduates.
- **$ Lunch & Programming – Coaching students through success and failure
- Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Location: CoRec Black & Gold Gym
- Cost: $18/person for boxed lunch (MUST SELECT OPTION)
- Program Description: Keynote Speaker: Danielle Ferguson-Macklin MPA Diversity and Inclusion Manager at Teradyne Parent & Family Connections Board Member
- Session Facilitator: Dr. Zenephia Evans, Associate Dean of Students, Education, and Advocacy Danielle and her husband Arthur are parenting partners with their Boilermaker’s biological family. She will tell stories, share strategies, and inspire you. Families will also have a chance to meet other families. Following this session, participants will feel more confident to embrace lessons learned through success and failure.
$ = EVENT HAS AN ADDITIONAL FEE
- ** The Office of Undergraduate Research
- Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Location: CoRec Feature Gym
- Cost: Included with registration
- Programming Description: Research is for All Students – Yes, Even Yours
Join the Purdue Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) to learn from student researchers and their mentors on how students – from any major – can engage in research opportunities and the benefits to their successes at Purdue and beyond.
- ** Tour the Purdue Student Farm, managed by the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture (HLA)
- Time: 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Location: 1491 Cherry Lane
- Cost: Included with registration
- Programming Description: The Student Farm is an outdoor lab used for Education, Extension, and Research located near the Kampen Golf Course and Daniel Turf Center off Cherry Lane. They grow many beautiful vegetables and herbs that are sold through a 22-week CSA program.
- **$ Whistler Garden – Pollinator Planting Project
- Time: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Location: Whistler Hall - Corner of S. University Street and Agriculture Mall Drive
- Cost: $5/participant. *The fee from this event will go to the Purdue Students with Greatest Need fund.
- Programming Description: Cleaning Up Garden, Plant new pollinator plant material and install bark mulch. Participants will learn about the importance of material being planted.
- ** Purdue Crew: Inspiring Teamwork and Self Improvement
- Time: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- Location: CoRec - Howard Taylor Conference Room
- Cost: Included with registration
Programming Description: Learn about leadership lessons taught through Purdue’s competitive rowing program. Crew Coach, Nathan Walker's leadership style embraces the mission to “Foster a welcoming and rewarding holistic team environment for student-athletes focused on purposeful self-improvement through competitive rowing.” Following this session, parents will likely encourage their Boilermaker to take on new leadership roles for self-improvement through rowing or other campus opportunities. Walker is an inspiring leadership and sports coach.
** = SPACE LIMITED FOR ALL EVENTS -- SELECTION REQUIRED IN REGISTRATION SITE
$ = EVENT HAS AN ADDITIONAL FEE
- ** Preparing Students for Success After Graduation: World Readiness at Purdue
- Time: 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Location: CoRec Feature Gym
- Cost: Included with registration
Programming Description: Purdue University recently reorganized some centers and offices to enhance the university’s focus on World Readiness, students’ preparation for citizenship, life, and work throughout their lifetimes. In this session, Jennifer Dobbs-Oates, Associate Vice Provost for World Readiness, will explain the university’s vision for World Readiness and how Purdue invests in the future success and life satisfaction of our students. The session will also include a panel of leaders from some or all of the following units within the World Readiness area: the Center for Career Opportunities, the Office of Experiential Education, the Office of Undergraduate Research, Pre-Professional Advising, and Service-Learning. Presenters: Jennifer Dobbs-Oates, Associate Vice Provost for World Readiness, along with members of the World Readiness Leadership Team - **$ Foodie Friday with ACE Campus Food Pantry
- Time: 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
- Location: Baptist Student Foundation (home of ACE)
- Cost: $5/participant. *The fee from this event will go to the Purdue Students with Greatest Need fund.
- Programming Description: Foodie Friday serves as a way to bring the community together and address food insecurity on Purdue’s Campus. During this event we choose a shelf-stable mix to make which helps simplify the cooking process. While we mix and measure, it’s an opportunity to engage in open dialogues about food insecurity and its impact on our community. Food Friday is a space to share experiences, raise awareness, create new connections, and explore ways to support the needs of the community. Come and make a mix for the pantry and take one for yourself as well!
- ** Finding the Purdue Resources Students Need: A Virtual Scavenger Hunt
- Time: 3:30 p.m. –4:30 p.m.
- Location: CoRec - Howard Taylor Conference Room
- Cost: Included with registration
- Programming Description: Engage with Dr. Carl Krieger, and Mrs. Emily Del Real as they provide a fun way to learn about Purdue resources that support holistic well-being. Steps to Leaps provides a guide for a common language, resources, and assessment to align our work. These resources help students understand how resources and development opportunities link together and support their holistic well-being.
** = SPACE LIMITED FOR ALL EVENTS -- SELECTION REQUIRED IN REGISTRATION SITE
$ = EVENT HAS AN ADDITIONAL FEE
- **Job Search Strategies, Successes, and Setbacks
- Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Location: CoRec Feature Gym
- Cost: Included with registration
- Programming Description: Join the Purdue Center for Career Opportunities for a panel discussion with a student, a recent graduate, and an employer. Panel participants will share their resources tips, and stories of success and challenges they overcame. Veronica Rahim, the CCO Director of Employer Engagement will facilitate the session. This session will create awareness about the job search resources and tools to help Boilermakers make the most of the Purdue experience.
- **$ Foodie Friday with ACE Campus Food Pantry
- Time: 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
- Location: Baptist Student Foundation (home of ACE)
- Cost: $5/participant. *The fee from this event will go to the Purdue Students with Greatest Need fund.
- Programming Description: Foodie Friday serves as a way to bring the community together and address food insecurity on Purdue’s Campus. During this event we choose a shelf-stable mix to make which helps simplify the cooking process. While we mix and measure, it’s an opportunity to engage in open dialogues about food insecurity and its impact on our community. Food Friday is a space to share experiences, raise awareness, create new connections, and explore ways to support the needs of the community. Come and make a mix for the pantry and take one for yourself as well!
** = SPACE LIMITED FOR ALL EVENTS -- SELECTION REQUIRED IN REGISTRATION SITE
$ = EVENT HAS AN ADDITIONAL FEE
Friday, April 12 ~ Registration Add-On's
Want to avoid the hassle of going to a retail dining location or the line of a dining court? Look no further than the box lunch option. Boxed lunch includes sandwich, side, cookie and bottle of water. Limited seating will be available in the Family Weekend Gathering. Location: Pick up near Family Weekend check-in table. This option is for registrants not selecting the lunch and programming session.
Cost:
- $18/person
** = SPACE LIMITED FOR ALL EVENTS -- SELECTION REQUIRED IN REGISTRATION SITE
$ = EVENT HAS AN ADDITIONAL FEE
Enjoy an Indiana flair dinner while learning dance moves from student dance clubs.
Cost:
- $27/adult
- $17/child (under 10)
** = SPACE LIMITED FOR ALL EVENTS -- SELECTION REQUIRED IN REGISTRATION SITE
$ = EVENT HAS AN ADDITIONAL FEE
This cooking demonstration focuses on preparing quick, easy, and affordable meals with minimal ingredients. Recipes include Bruschetta, Italian Green Beans, Pesto Pasta and Tiramisu.
The Demonstration Kitchen strives to make cooking accessible to everyone, by demonstrating delicious recipes and menus that are quick, easy and affordable. Our Student Cooking Instructors will provide you with nutrition information, culinary techniques, and food sanitation guidelines. You will also have the opportunity to sample the dishes prepared during the demonstration you attend.
Allergens: Dairy, wheat, tree nuts
Cost: $15/person
Space is limited to 30 participants
** = SPACE LIMITED FOR ALL EVENTS -- SELECTION REQUIRED IN REGISTRATION SITE
$ = EVENT HAS AN ADDITIONAL FEE
Join us for live music and refreshments as we celebrate 10 years of Parent & Family Connections. Remarks at 8:15 p.m.
Cost: $5/person
** = SPACE LIMITED FOR ALL EVENTS -- SELECTION REQUIRED IN REGISTRATION SITE
$ = EVENT HAS AN ADDITIONAL FEE
Saturday, April 13 ~ Registration Add-On's
Join other Boilermaker families for a meal hosted on campus. Programming from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. where participants will gain exposure to Purdue’s Executive in Residence Program Learn about an executives’ Purdue experience. Following this session, the audience should have a broader understanding of how networking with the Purdue community can enhance the Purdue experience. Before or after, stop by the Black and Gold gyms to engage with other families and your Boilermaker.
Doors open at 8:30 am; line closes at 9:30 a.m.
Menu:
- check back this spring
Cost:
- Adult $27/person
- Kids $15/kid 10 years and younger
** = SPACE LIMITED FOR ALL EVENTS -- SELECTION REQUIRED IN REGISTRATION SITE
$ = EVENT HAS AN ADDITIONAL FEE
Join other Boilermaker families for a meal hosted on campus. Programming from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. where participants will gain exposure to Purdue’s Executive in Residence Program Learn about an executives’ Purdue experience.Following this session, the audience should have a broader understanding of how networking with the Purdue community can enhance the Purdue experience. Before or after, stop by the Black and Gold gyms to engage with other families and your Boilermaker.
Doors open at 10:15 am; line closes at 11:15 a.m.
Menu:
- check back this spring
Cost:
- Adult $27/person
- Kids $15/kid 10 years and younger
** = SPACE LIMITED FOR ALL EVENTS -- SELECTION REQUIRED IN REGISTRATION SITE
$ = EVENT HAS AN ADDITIONAL FEE
** Cross Cultural and International Families Information Session & Gathering ~ 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Learn about how students are starting a new Purdue student club, the Cross-Cultural Association for students. We will also discuss opportunities and resources available for students. Following this session, participants will have a better understanding of resources and opportunities available for third culture and international students.
** = SPACE LIMITED FOR ALL EVENTS -- SELECTION REQUIRED IN REGISTRATION SITE
Join the Purdue Pickleball Club for a friendly double elimination pickleball tournament. Registration fee includes Saturday CoRec fee for players, 2 guaranteed games of pickleball, usage of paddles (you are welcome to bring your own), balls for matches, t-shirt for both team members, snacks and water in social area, and awards for the top teams. Registrants should watch for an email from boilerfamily@purdue.edu with a link to provide additional information about your team.
NOTE: $60 per team of 2
** = SPACE LIMITED FOR ALL EVENTS -- SELECTION REQUIRED IN REGISTRATION SITE
$ = EVENT HAS AN ADDITIONAL FEE
Join us as a spectator for the Family Weekend Pickle Ball Tournament. Spectators have access to watch the event, but no other CoRec building access unless you purchase a CoRec pass from guest services. Note – CoRec daily passes are available at a discounted rate of $7 if your Purdue student sponsor is present at the time of purchase.
** = SPACE LIMITED FOR ALL EVENTS -- SELECTION REQUIRED IN REGISTRATION SITEFriday, April 12 ~ Additional Opportunities
Select a tour from the following:
- Arboretum explorer
- Tree trails
- Landscape and sculptures
- Outdoor spaces
Purdue Galleries offer a variety of art forms and exhibits throughout the year, featuring artwork from regional, national, and international artists as well as the Galleries permanent collection. These exhibits rotate several times over the course of the year. Purdue Galleries currently encompasses the Robert L. Ringel Gallery in Stewart Center and the Patti and Rusty Rueff Galleries in Pao Hall.
Get a workout in at the award-winning CoRec on your visit. Recreation & Wellness will be offering the guest pass rate to all family members on daily guest passes when participating with your student sponsor. You must show your Family Weekend wristband and purchase your pass in person at the CoRec Member Services Desk and your student must be with you when you purchase the pass. Please have a valid government-issued photo ID with each person at the time of purchase.
$ = EVENT HAS AN ADDITIONAL FEE
The Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center is located at 915 5th Street on the corner of 5th and Waldron on the Purdue University campus. The AAARCC facility provides a number of resources for the campus community to interact with one another in a variety of social, academic, and/or professional settings.
A visit to Spurgeon Hall of Spirit in the Dauch Alumni Center provides interactive kiosks and exhibits showcasing Purdue's history and alumni achievements.
By showing your family weekend wristband, you are invited to the Black & Gold Gyms to enjoy photo opportunities, games, demonstrations by student life students between 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. along with academic support services tabling between 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. by various departments.