Category: Purdue Traditions

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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