Purdue celebrated the return to the residential campus experience this fall by highlighting the first six weeks of student events and programming through Homecoming. This collaborative effort included departments and areas from Student Life, Diversity and Inclusion, and Teaching and Learning as well as the expansive group of more than 1,000 recognized student organizations.
Known as “Purdue Weeks of Welcome,” the events kicked off a return to the vibrant extracurricular experiences generations of Boilermakers have come to enjoy. The culmination of "Purdue Weeks of Welcome" was the University’s celebration of Homecoming, Oct. 1-3.
Check out the collection of photos from some of the various events that took place across campus.
SQuonk Opera's hand to hand performance
Squonk Opera’s Hand to Hand performance on Memorial Mall was brought to you by Purdue Convocations. This unique progressive rock group, all the way from Pittsburgh, put on free performances enjoyed by all in the Purdue community. With enormous, blow-up, puppet hands, the concert was a sight to see for all who stopped to watch.
Ice Cream Social by LGBTQ+ Center
The LGBTQ+ Center brought students together for a day full of free ice cream, fun and community! The annual LGBTQ+ Ice Cream Social was a great way to kick off the semester. The LGBTQ+ Center also hosts events every Friday for #FabulousFriday outside of Schleman Hall. Keep an eye on the @PurdueLGBTQ Instagram for more event announcements and updates!
Rainbow Callout
This year's annual Rainbow Callout, hosted by the LGBTQ+ Center, included speeches by Lowell Kane, the Director of the LGBTQ Center, and Provost Jay T. Akridge, and an amazing drag show! With more than 100 tables of on- and off- campus resources, students were able to connect with organizations and friends to build a community and get involved. The LGBTQ Center is also celebrating 10 years at Purdue University.
Union Rack & Roll: Extreme Bowling
Purdue Memorial Union's Rack & Roll got in on all the Purdue Weeks of Welcome excitement with Extreme Bowling. Students were able to make reservations to bowl under blacklight and neon lights with music, friends and fun!
NPHC Yard Show
The National Pan-Hellenic Council welcomed back its Yard Show event last week! The Yard Show is an annual event in which sororities and fraternities under the NPHC showcase the essence of their chapter and its history through steps, chants and strolling. The National Pan-Hellenic Council represents the historically African American fraternities and sororities, often referred to as the Divine Nine.
Mucca Pazza with Purdue CONVOS
Purdue Convocations welcomed Mucca Pazza to campus in a series of free pop-up shows at various campus landmarks, such as the Purdue Memorial Union Arch and the Bell Tower. Mucca Pazza has performed on NPR's Tiny Desk, at Lollapalooza and more. Students gathered across campus to hear the sounds of Mucca Pazza's electric guitars, cello and accordions.
Homecoming Parade
Students and community members gathered together and lined up on State Street and Martin Jischke Drive to enjoy the Homecoming Parade. The All-American Marching Band, Goldusters, and Purdue Cheerleaders performed and several student organizations decorated golf carts and joined the fun!
Boilermaker Boulevard
Memorial Mall, Stadium Mall and the Engineering Fountain were packed with returning alumni and students for Homecoming Weekend. Visitors could visit their favorite college and campus department tents for information, free goodies and more before heading out to the Purdue Football game against Minnesota.