What is it like to experience a moment in someone else’s life? We stepped into the shoes of Purdue alumni who have been in history-making, life-changing, or just plain weird moments. What does it feel like to eat fire and swallow swords? Joel Van Auken (S’18) and Troy Deckard (MS -S’04) met in the Purdue juggling […]
Shannon Kang is a sophomore at Purdue University. Like most students, she spends time worrying about grades — but after the local 2019 elections in West Lafayette, she’s also balancing homework with city council meetings and supporting her constituents. Purdue Alumni spoke with her as she assumed office in January 2020. Why run for office […]
Joyce Lok shares how Purdue Alumni helped her figure out the next move Ever wondered if you’re in the right career? You’re not alone. Among countless others, Joyce Lok (A’08) can relate. “I wasn’t heading in the right direction,” says Lok. “I needed to take a step back and reassess what kind of career I […]
Have you ever looked at an NFL team and wondered what they eat? Well, Purdue alum Ted Harper (HHS’08) knows exactly what they eat. For the past eight seasons, Harper has planned and managed as many as five meals a day for the New England Patriots players, coaches, and staff. This video (produced by the […]
Located in front of Hovde Hall in the heart of campus, the Class of 1939 Water Sculpture celebrated its 30th anniversary on July 17, 2019. Often called the Engineering Fountain or the Purdue Mall Fountain, the water sculpture was a gift from the Class of 1939 to commemorate its 50th anniversary. Indiana sculptor Robert Youngman […]
Joy. It’s a simple word to write, but it takes commitment to deliver, especially over the holidays. Cue the Purdue Alumni Club of Mid-Michigan, whose members are faithful volunteers at the Santa House in Midland, Michigan. Each year, they help children and their families experience the joy and magic of Christmas. Delivering delight starts the […]
We asked Katie Rippel to share some of her insight from her career at Anheuser-Busch, where she started work as an intern in 2001. Rippel started as brewing front-line supervisor, steadily working her way up the ranks in a heavily male-dominated profession. Rippel has incredible insight from her career. We asked her to share thoughts […]
We asked Katie Rippel to share some of her insight from her career at Anheuser-Busch, where she started work as an intern in 2001. Rippel started as brewing front-line supervisor, steadily working her way up the ranks in a heavily male-dominated profession. Rippel has incredible insight from her career. We asked her to share thoughts […]
Gingerbread structures deck the halls of Purdue Memorial Union each December, displaying the talents of Purdue Dining Services employees who participate in an annual construction contest featuring the sweet treat. Held since 2012, the competition is judged by a panel of university employees and students, who rank the designs on overall appearance, originality, decorating detail, […]
We asked Katie Rippel to share some of her insight from her career at Anheuser-Busch, where she started work as an intern in 2001. Rippel started as brewing front-line supervisor, steadily working her way up the ranks in a heavily male-dominated profession. Rippel has incredible insight from her career. We asked her to share thoughts […]
