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A Boilermaker's "Pur-Do" List

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Throughout my time at Purdue, I have been lucky enough to partake in many traditions, attend fun events, and visit new places. Purdue has so much to offer beyond academics that makes students’ college experiences fun and exciting. In this blog, I want to highlight some of the “must-dos” as a Purdue student. In other words, here is my “Pur-Do List”: Attend Grand Prix Grand Prix is one of the most well-known Purdue traditions. This event features a variety of student organizations that build and race go-karts on Purdue’s nearby racetrack, which is located just down the street from campus. It is hosted by the Purdue Grand Prix Foundation, who uses the profits from the race for student scholarships. There are fun festivities surrounding Grand Prix, such as the annual parade, which makes Purdue’s community come alive. Check Out Community Events in Lafayette There are countless events hosted in the City of Lafayette that are open to the public. Events such as Germanfest in the fall or A Merr...
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What WiE Do in Our Free Time

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If you look on BoilerLink, the website that houses information about organizations and events on campus, or attend the B-Involved Fair at the beginning of the school year, the thought of trying to pick what you’ll do after classes can be a little intimidating. Classes take up a lot of time, you’ve still got to eat and shower, and there are over 500 organizations to choose from to fill in the rest of your week. There are so many choices, and so little time in the week. To make navigating the campus organizations a little easier, here are some of the Women in Engineering students’ favorite activities outside of their classes! Heidi, First-Year Engineering Favorite Organization/Activity: Women in Engineering WE Link Recruitment Project Committee Why: “When I was trying to navigate applying to and picking what university I wanted to attend, the content that WE Link makes was a huge help. It allowed me to see what was happening at Purdue, and how Women in Engineering specifically lived...
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Why WiE Are Thankful for Purdue

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As Thanksgiving approaches, we are taking a moment to reflect on the many things we are thankful for. Purdue has played a meaningful role in shaping our personal, professional, and academic journeys. In this blog, a group of Purdue women in engineering students come together to celebrate the small, unique things that make our Purdue experiences so special. Heidi Kennard: Meredith South The Women in Engineering Learning Community (along with a few other “Women in” LC’s) reside in the Meredith South Residence Hall, and it’s where I’m lucky enough to call my home away from home for the school year. With such a great multi-purpose room, so many Learning Communities, and wonderful Resident Assistants, there’s always an event somewhere in the building. Some days it’s a WiE event, where you can find snacks, friendship bracelet-making materials, and friends. Other times, it’s walking in the door, and having an adorable cartoon version of you drawn by an RA. The constant stream of events are al...
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