Purdue University
Retirees Association

2 March, 2026 PURA monthly meeting.

• Location: IN-PERSON at Kurz Purdue Technology Center (KPTC) located at 1281 Win Hentschel Boulevard in West Lafayette. Also VIA ZOOM.
• Time: 10:00 a.m.ET to approximately 11:30 a.m. ET
• Speakers: Mike Warren, Director
• Topic: Co-Rec – Operations & History

6 April, 2026 PURA monthly meeting.

• Location: IN-PERSON at Kurz Purdue Technology Center (KPTC) located at 1281 Win Hentschel Boulevard in West Lafayette. Also VIA ZOOM.
• Time: 10:00 a.m.ET to approximately 11:30 a.m. ET
• Speakers: Lt. Anthony Standifer
• Topic: Purdue Police K-9: How They Are Used on Campus

4 May, 2026 PURA monthly meeting.

• Location: IN-PERSON at Kurz Purdue Technology Center (KPTC) located at 1281 Win Hentschel Boulevard in West Lafayette. Also VIA ZOOM.
• Time: 10:00 a.m.ET to approximately 11:30 a.m.
• Speakers: Dr. Libby Richards, Professor, Interim Head, School of Nursing 
• Topic: Nursing Shortage: Causes and Solutions and Update

1 June, 2026 PURA monthly meeting.

• Location: IN-PERSON
• at Kurz Purdue Technology Center (KPTC) located at 1281 Win Hentschel Boulevard in West Lafayette. Also VIA ZOOM.
• Time: 10:00 a.m.ET to approximately 11:30 a.m. ET
• Speakers: Bill Griffel, Director of PMO
• Topic: All About Purdue Musical Organizations

6 July, 2026 PURA monthly meeting.

• Location: IN-PERSON
• at Kurz Purdue Technology Center (KPTC) located at 1281 Win Hentschel Boulevard in West Lafayette. Also VIA ZOOM.
• Time: 10:00 a.m.ET to approximately 11:30 a.m. ET
• Speakers: Sarah Kennedy and Pharmacy Students
• Topic: What’s in Your Bathroom Cabinet

3 August, 2026 PURA monthly meeting.

• Location: IN-PERSON at Kurz Purdue Technology Center (KPTC) located at 1281 Win Hentschel Boulevard in West Lafayette. Also VIA ZOOM.
• Time: 10:00 a.m.ET to approximately 11:30 a.m. ET
• Speakers: Jenna Parks Freeman, Interpretive Naturalist, IN Dept. of Natural Resources 
• Topic: Prophetstown State Park