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Service Worker Appreciation

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.

We Power Purdue

Every day, hundreds of dedicated service workers help keep Purdue running. From maintaining our learning environments to preparing campus for major events like commencement, their work powers the experiences that make this university thrive.

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Purdue University and Small Modular Nuclear Reactors

Home to one of the nation’s top nuclear engineering programs and a national leader in energy innovation that is scalable and sustainable, Purdue and its experts are uniquely qualified to study small modular and advanced reactor technology.
Learn more about our work with Duke Energy and the Indiana Office of Energy Development:

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Retail Dining

Purdue Memorial Union’s Atlas Family Marketplace has a wide variety of dining options to satisfy you. From Starbucks® to sushi, we have you covered.

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The Spa Union Club Hotel

The Spa is a boutique wellness retreat nestled in the Union Club Hotel at Purdue University.

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Operations & Maintenance

Class of 1939 Water Sculpture

Our Operations and Maintenance department is responsible for maintaining the iconic fountains on the West Lafayette campus.

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Landscaping

Campus flowers are propagated and grown in the department’s greenhouses. Flowers are then planted and maintained in flower beds, pots and hanging baskets around campus.

Amelia Earhart Terminal

Physical Facilities

Amelia Earhart Terminal

Construction on the Amelia Earhart Terminal is ongoing while commercial airfare started in May 2024. The terminal project is expected to be completed in September 2025.

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Auxiliary Services

Purdue Airport

Now offering commercial air service, the Purdue Airport provides many opportunities for our campus.

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Public Safety

ETS Boxes

Nearly 300 Emergency Telephone System (ETS) boxes are located at almost every street intersection and other strategic locations on campus. The ETS boxes are yellow or black, have a blue light on top and are marked “EMERGENCY” or “911.”

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Grounds

Tree Planting

The arborists remove and plant trees as part of the carefully developed Campus Tree Care Plan, a continuous improvement effort that guides the assessment, care and management of campus trees.

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Auxiliary Services

Retail Dining

Purdue Memorial Union’s Atlas Family Marketplace has a wide variety of dining options to satisfy you. From Starbucks® to sushi, we have you covered.

Learn more

Auxiliary Services

The Spa Union Club Hotel

The Spa is a boutique wellness retreat nestled in the Union Club Hotel at Purdue University.

Learn More

Operations & Maintenance

Class of 1939 Water Sculpture

Our Operations and Maintenance department is responsible for maintaining the iconic fountains on the West Lafayette campus.

Grounds

Landscaping

Campus flowers are propagated and grown in the department’s greenhouses. Flowers are then planted and maintained in flower beds, pots and hanging baskets around campus.

Amelia Earhart Terminal

Physical Facilities

Amelia Earhart Terminal

Construction on the Amelia Earhart Terminal is ongoing while commercial airfare started in May 2024. The terminal project is expected to be completed in September 2025.

Learn More

Auxiliary Services

Purdue Airport

Now offering commercial air service, the Purdue Airport provides many opportunities for our campus.

Learn More

Public Safety

ETS Boxes

Nearly 300 Emergency Telephone System (ETS) boxes are located at almost every street intersection and other strategic locations on campus. The ETS boxes are yellow or black, have a blue light on top and are marked “EMERGENCY” or “911.”

Learn More

Grounds

Tree Planting

The arborists remove and plant trees as part of the carefully developed Campus Tree Care Plan, a continuous improvement effort that guides the assessment, care and management of campus trees.

Learn More

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🎁 Save the date for a good cause! PUFD is par 🎁 Save the date for a good cause! 

PUFD is partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Lafayette to bring holiday cheer to local kids through this year’s Shop with a Firefighter event. 

You can support the effort by visiting Nine Irish Brothers on Monday, Dec. 8, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. A portion of sales will go toward the event. 

Spread some holiday cheer and support families in our community. ❤️
💼 Behind every purchase, contract and vendor pa 💼 Behind every purchase, contract and vendor partnership is a team that helps keep Purdue running smoothly. 

Procurement Services manages more than 1,500 purchasing and contract interactions each year — from sourcing research equipment to securing everyday supplies. Their strategic, collaborative work ensures value, compliance and efficiency across campus operations. 

Through their diligence and expertise, Procurement powers Purdue’s success every day. ⚙️ 

Read more: https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/2025/Q4/staff-excellence-procurement-services/?utm_source=sfmcPT&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=251204PurdueToday+-+External&utm_term=Staff+Excellence%3a+Procurement+Services&utm_id=1208286
🎄 Holiday spirit is officially here. On Dec. 🎄 Holiday spirit is officially here. 

On Dec. 1, Boilermakers, including several departments from Administrative Operations, helped place this year’s Christmas tree in the Purdue Memorial Union’s Great Hall. 

A true team effort to kick off the season. ✨
🌐 Our New Website Is Live We’ve launched th 🌐 Our New Website Is Live 

We’ve launched the new Facilities Operations and Physical Facilities websites, designed to make it easier to find information, resources and services across our units. 

As you explore the new sites, please remember to update any bookmarked links you may have saved from the previous pages so they point to the new URLs. 

Visit the updated sites through the link in our bio.
Heading to the Purdue vs. IU game this Friday? Par Heading to the Purdue vs. IU game this Friday? Parking restrictions will be in effect. Please allow extra time and follow posted signs around campus and Ross-Ade Stadium. 

Plan ahead, arrive early and boiler up! 🚂
🦃 Purdue Indianapolis Thanksgiving Break Impact 🦃 Purdue Indianapolis Thanksgiving Break Impacts 

For students, faculty and staff in Indianapolis, here are key access updates for Nov. 26–30: 
 • 🚐 Campus Connect Shuttle: Offline Nov. 26–28 
 • 🔐 STT and Student Center: Fob access only Nov. 26–29 
 • 🏢 IU academic buildings: Badge access only 
 • 🚌 Jagline: Limited service 
 • 🍽️ Tower Dining: Closed Nov. 26–29 

Stay safe and have a great Thanksgiving break! 🍂 
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