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Purdue Football Game Day Checklist 2024

Purdue Football is here! Heading to a Purdue Football game this fall? Check out this Purdue Football Game Checklist of fun activities taking place throughout campus. Boiler up! Hammer Down! Friday before Game Day: Boilermaker Free Ride Fridays: Typically, from 12-3pm (time may vary) take a ride…

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Let's Go Bowling

Let’s go Bowling! Strike up a fun night at each of these West Lafayette/Lafayette bowling alleys. Strap on your shoes, grab your scrunchies and get ready for a blast to the past. Purdue University Student, Claire Connelly, shares this blog. This blog is part of a series of articles submitted to…

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Purdue Football Game Day Checklist 2023

Purdue Football is here! Heading to a Purdue Football game this fall? Check out this Purdue Football Game Checklist of fun activities taking place throughout campus. Boiler up! Hammer Down! Friday before Game Day: Boilermaker Free Ride Fridays: Typically, from 12-3pm (time may vary) take a ride…

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Purdue Fall Sports Season Travel Checklist

It's time to cheer on the Boilermakers at Purdue University for a Big Ten sporting event! Make sure to pack your game face and all the essentials in your travel checklist for the trip to Lafayette-West Lafayette, home of Purdue. Let's go, Boilers! 🏈🏐🎾🚂 #BoilerUP 1. Order the Lafayette-West…

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How Purdue Boilermakers Got Its Name

Since its opening in 1869, Purdue University has carried on the legacy of being a world-renowned institution that inspires students to leave a positive mark on society. Neil Armstrong, Eugene Cernan, Drew Brees, and several Purdue alumni are all proud to call themselves a ‘Boilermaker’. Yet, many…

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Guide to Purdue Graduation Weekend

My name is Olivia Murphy and I am an Information Specialist intern with Visit Lafayette-West Lafayette. Purdue University graduation weekend is quickly approaching so I have made a to do list for the family and friends of graduates! 1. Order the latest Lafayette-West Lafayette Visitors Guide, which…

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Top 10 Reasons to Be a Boilermaker

My name is Olivia Murphy! I am a junior at Purdue University and a Visitor Information Specialist intern at Visit Lafayette-West Lafayette. Alongside my fellow interns, we have compiled a list of the top 10 reasons why everyone should want to be a boilermaker! 1. Traditions to show off that…

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