October 23, 2008

Events today, this weekend

Oct. 23 - Nov. 2

-- Purdue Theatre. "Blue Window" by Craig Lucas; directed by Katherine Burke. Horizon Series. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23-25, 29-31, Nov. 1-2; 3 p.m. Nov. 2. Mallett Theatre, Pao Hall. Tickets: public, $10.50; students, $8.50. More at www.purdue.edu/theatre; click on "Season Brochure" for PDF.

Friday, Oct. 24

-- Deadline for nominations for the Eudoxia Girard Martin Memorial Staff Recognition Award for fifth-level secretaries or administrative assistants with five years of continuous service on the West Lafayette campus. More at http://news.uns.purdue.edu/insidepurdue/2008/081015_MartinAward.html.

-- Dedication of Hubble Space Telescope Image Collection. 4-5 p.m. Room 2280/2290, Beering Hall.

-- Soccer (women’s) vs. Ohio State. 4 p.m. Varsity Soccer Complex. Tickets: public, $5; students $2.

-- Swimming and diving (M&W). Intrasquad/Alumni Meet. 6 p.m. Boilermaker Aquatic Center.

-- BCC Coffee House. Showcase for Black Cultural Center performing arts ensembles, based on Oct. 10-14 field research tour to New Orleans. 7 p.m. Fowler Hall, STEW.

-- Tribute to "Tonight Show" Orchestra. Purdue Jazz Band with guest trumpeter Bruce Knepper. Purdue Bands. 8 p.m. Loeb Playhouse, STEW.

-- "Chicago." Convocations special event. 8 p.m. Elliott Hall of Music. Tickets: $45-$20.

-- Homecoming Boiler Night Train Parade.  Followed by pep rally and fireworks. Parade starts at 8 p.m. on Third Street by Hillenbrand Residence Hall. Floats will observe theme of "Purdue Sports Classics," and some alumni from those classics will be in the parade. So will the "All-American" Marching Band. Pep rally will run about 9-10 p.m. at Slayter Center with the marching band, spirit and dance teams, announcement of Homecoming king and queen, special guests and a fireworks display.

Saturday, Oct. 25

-- Homecoming. Family Friendly Celebration on the Mall. 9-11 a.m. Activities will include stage performances, food vendors, and activity tents hosted by individual colleges and schools.

-- Game Day Concerts. "All-American Marching Band" pre-game performance will be part of the family-friendly celebration at 9-11 a.m. on and around Purdue Mall. No concert at Slayter Center.

-- Classes of '58 and '59 Gateway to the Future Dedication. 10 a.m. Corner of Stadium Mall Drive and Stadium Avenue.

-- Football vs. Minnesota. Homecoming/Varsity P Club Weekend. Noon. Ross-Ade Stadium. Tickets: $46.

Sunday, Oct. 26

-- Soccer (women’s) vs. Penn State. 1 p.m. Varsity Soccer Complex. Tickets: public, $5; students $2.

ONGOING EVENTS

Occasional

-- Showings of "Purdue Pride," third episode, on Big Ten Network. Non-sports highlights from first half of 2008. Broadcast Services, Office of Marketing and Media. 4:30 a.m. Monday; 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Also available on  Purdue's YouTube playlist. More at http://news.uns.purdue.edu/x/2008b/081015CubberleyPride.html.

All week

-- Registration for free flu shots through WorkLife Programs provider Maxim Health Systems. Registration required 48 hours ahead of appointment. PUID required at appointment. For registration procedure, eligibility, schedule of sessions, and information on other ways to get a flu shot, go to http://news.uns.purdue.edu/insidepurdue/2008/081016_flushots.html.

-- Purdue United Way Campaign continues. Gifts through Nov. 12 count in campaign total. Recent news at http://news.uns.purdue.edu/insidepurdue/2008/081016_unitedwayreport.html. More at www.purdue.edu/unitedway.