Purdue University
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Purdue University is a public university located in West Lafayette, Ind. We are one of the nation's leading research institutions with a reputation for excellent and affordable education. Purdue University is a vast laboratory for discovery. The university is known not only for science, technology, engineering, and math programs, but also for our imagination, ingenuity, and innovation. It’s a place where those who seek an education come to make their ideas real — especially when those transformative discoveries lead to scientific, technological, social, or humanitarian impact.
Founded in 1869 in West Lafayette, Indiana, the university proudly serves its state as well as the nation and the world. Academically, Purdue’s role as a major research institution is supported by top-ranking disciplines in pharmacy, business, engineering, and agriculture. More than 39,000 students are enrolled here. All 50 states and 130 countries are represented. Add about 850 student organizations and Big Ten Boilermaker athletics, and you get a college atmosphere that’s without rival.
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facebook.comThe gentlemen of the Purdue Varsity Glee Club perform at their annual First Nighter Show.
Boilermakers! Mark your calendar for Lilly Day at Purdue — next Wednesday, Aug. 30. Learn about career paths at Lilly and enjoy a fireside chat with President Daniels and fellow Boilermaker and Lilly Chairman and CEO Dave Ricks. More info: http://bit.ly/2boXzSz
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PBS NewsHour did a segment on Purdue's "Back A Boiler" program where we use an innovative way to help make school more affordable for our students. You can find more information about Back A Boiler here: https://purdue.edu/backaboiler/
The world-renowned Purdue Varsity Glee Club will welcome students back to campus at the annual “First Nighter” concert on Friday, Aug. 25, at 7:30 pm in Elliott Hall of Music. The First Nighter Concert is a free performance and open to the public. Doors will open at 7 pm on Friday. The Glee Club is back from a spring international performance tour of Poland the Baltic states. Welcome them back to Purdue University for their concert under the direction of William Griffel.
Purdue received more than 4,000 computer science undergraduate applications for fall semester 2017. Applications have increased so much that the admission rate has continued to decline even as the quality of applicants improves, said Sunil Prabhakar, head of the Department of Purdue Computer Science.
Thousands of students and faculty, and even President Daniels, gathered around campus to get their chance to see the rare solar eclipse on the very first day of classes for the fall semester.
The first Picture Your Purdue Challenge is here! Who can get the best picture of the eclipse that also features Purdue's campus?! If you want your Purdue eclipse photograph to be featured on the Purdue homepage, submit your photos by using the #PicturePurdue hashtag!
Do you love taking pictures of campus? Want your photos to be featured on the Purdue homepage for the world to see?! Picture Your Purdue is the chance to share what being a Boilermaker means to you and show everyone YOUR LifeAtPurdue! All you need to do is take pictures of campus and your Purdue experience and submit them online. Then, post them on social media with the hashtag #PicturePurdue to join the conversation and hopefully get reposted by @LifeAtPurdue! http://ow.ly/caqU30eyOf4
Looking for plans to view the solar eclipse? Join the Purdue Astronomy Club on Monday, Aug. 21, from 12-4 pm on the south end of Memorial Mall to see the total solar eclipse! Don't forget your protective glasses! 😎
The photos from last night's photo booth on the Memorial Mall are ready! Download them at http://www.purdue.edu/purdue/about/picture-your-purdue/bgr-2017.php And don't forget to submit your best photos showing your life as a Boilermaker to the #PicturePurdue website. You might have your photo featured on Purdue.edu! http://www.purdue.edu/purdue/about/picture-your-purdue/index.html
Students found a quick way to cool off during this week's Purdue "All-American" Marching Band Camp!
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