Category: Fun

Purdue’s “Piano Man,” Bruce Barker.

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Podcast Ep. 94: ‘Piano Man’ Bruce Barker on His Purdue Experience, Playing in Front of Millions and Retirement

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Purdue’s “Piano Man,” Bruce Barker. Despite growing up in Lafayette, Bruce didn’t see himself attending Purdue. He wasn’t the best student while in school, and he didn’t peg himself as...
Sugar And Spice

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Podcast Ep. 80: Twin Sisters, Chemical Engineering Alums ‘Sugar and Spice’ Discuss the Power of the Purdue Community

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to twin sisters Almira “Sugar” Yllana (ChE '99) and Giovanna “Spice” Krozel (ChE '99). Nicknamed by their maternal grandfather at birth, these two Purdue chemical engineering alums have taken the Boilermaker...

podcast | Athletics

Podcast Ep. 78: Purdue Men’s Basketball Parents on Supporting Their Sons During This Historic Season

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re celebrating this historic Purdue men’s basketball season with Ginny Smith, freshman starting guard Braden Smith’s mom, and Gary and Lotus Furst, sophomore starting forward Caleb Furst’s parents. Join us for this special...
Dave Shondell

podcast | Education

Podcast Ep. 65: In-depth with Purdue Women’s Volleyball Head Coach Dave Shondell

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Dave Shondell, Purdue University’s Art and Connie Euler Women’s Volleyball Head Coach. From growing up immersed in volleyball with his dad and brothers, to leading teams at the high school...
Boiler Gold Rush students gather around the “A Warm Light for All” art installation

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BGR Entertainment Challenge showcases creativity on campus

After experiencing the BGR Entertainment Challenge, new students might contemplate how personal interests can influence their career path.

Boilermakers who are part of the Purdue Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) student organization.

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Podcast Ep. 64: Purdue Formula Society of Automotive Engineers Earns Podium Finishes in International Competition

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Boilermakers who are part of the Purdue Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) student organization. Each year, Purdue students design and build custom race cars, then compete against hundreds of...
Members of the Boiler Ambassadors program.

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Spotlighting the student perspective with Boiler Ambassadors

Uplifting communities, informing students and providing authentic perspectives — the Boiler Ambassador Program finds innovative ways to enhance life across campus.

Joshua Gregory on campus.

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Getting involved and staying true to yourself

Joshua Gregory chose to come to Purdue after falling in love with the campus and people during a summer engineering program.
Isabella Sirit in her research laboratory.

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Campuswide connection through STEM majors

Isabella Sirit says campus resources and support from faculty and staff made all the difference in her success and growth.
Teams compete during the Purdue Grand Prix.

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Purdue Traditions: Purdue Grand Prix

Purdue University is rooted in over 150 years of traditions. These traditions unite all Boilermakers.

The Purdue Society of Women Engineers celebrates Grand Prix.

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Purdue Society of Women Engineers takes on Grand Prix

Grand Prix teams require patience and innovation, as demonstrated by the Purdue Society of Women Engineers.
Boilermakers cheer at a football game.

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Become a Boilermaker

With Purdue’s nearly 1,000 student organizations, over 200 majors and nearly 2,000 undergraduate research opportunities, anyone can find their home.