Category: Purdue Traditions

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Podcast Ep. 46: Purdue Super Fans Featuring Comedian Joey Mulinaro

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re highlighting Purdue super fans including comedian Joey Mulinaro, two young sisters who are aspiring to be part of Purdue’s All-American Twirling Team one day, and even a Golden Retriever who is the...

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Old Oaken Bucket Game

Each year Purdue battles Indiana University in November. During this rivalry game, each side seeks to claim the iconic Old Oaken Bucket — one of the oldest football trophies in the nation. In 1925, Chicago alumni groups of both Purdue...

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Balancing creativity, STEM and Boilermaker pride

Not many students can claim on their resume that they designed and built wearable, miniature symbols of their university, except for a senior in mechanical engineering, Joe Navarra. Navarra dressed as the World’s Largest Drum in 2017, the Boilermaker Special...

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Podcast Ep. 43: In-Depth with Purdue Men’s Basketball Head Coach Matt Painter

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Purdue men’s basketball head coach Matt Painter. Listen in as coach Painter discusses recruiting the right fits for the Purdue culture, his special relationship with former Purdue basketball coach Gene...

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A Boilermaker wedding

When Brooke and Marc Conner were planning their wedding, Purdue quickly became their top choice as a venue. “Most of our time dating had been spent at Purdue. It was a home for us for so long. We just wanted to...

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Podcast Ep. 40: Celebrating 100 Years with The World’s Largest Drum™

In this episode of This Is Purdue, we’re highlighting the legacy of Purdue University’s Big Bass Drum, also known as The World's Largest Drum™, part of the “All-American” Marching Band, for the past 100 years. Pamela Nave, Purdue Bands' percussion...

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Podcast Ep. 36: Purdue’s Diving Dynasty at the Olympics

In this episode of This Is Purdue, David Boudia, the most decorated Purdue University Diving Olympian, joins us. David shares his gold medal-winning journey, and how adversity has helped shape him into the athlete and person he is today. He...

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Podcast Ep. 33: President Mitch Daniels on Leading Purdue Through a Pandemic

In this episode of Purdue University’s official podcast, "This is Purdue," we’re joined by a very special guest.  Listen in as Purdue University President Mitch Daniels discusses his decision to fully open the University amid a pandemic and communicate this...

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Purdue’s can’t-miss traditions for new Boilermakers

Current students share some of their favorite “only Purdue” moments from their time on campus. Trends may come and go, but Boilermaker traditions are timeless. We asked current students to share their favorite Purdue traditions with the incoming freshmen class. ...

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Pete Around Purdue: Mackey Arena Tour

Have you seen Pete around Purdue? We spotted him and our Admissions Ambassador Alexandria Shinkan at Mackey Arena where the Big Dance is underway! Want a closer look at the home of Boilermaker basketball? Explore campus through our virtual tour....

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Weird College Folklore: Purdue ‘Clapping’ Circle

Purdue University students solve the mystery behind a piece of weird college folklore: the infamous clapping circle that has intrigued the campus community for years. Purdue University's chapter of the Acoustical Society of America went to work to explain the...

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Purdue Bell Tower 25th Anniversary

#ICYMI Purdue celebrated 25 years of the #PurdueBellTower