Purdue Basketball Check List

The Purdue University Boilermakers are ready for another riveting season in Mackey Arena! With an impalpable energy like no other, Mackey Arena invites loyal Purdue students and fans to cheer on their beloved team. Here’s a checklist of what to do in the Lafayette and West Lafayette area to maximize…

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10+ Fall Adventures in Greater Lafayette

🍂 Fall is here! Who loves fall most of all? Grab the kids, friends, or your loyal family pet and pile into the car and check off all these wonderful bucket list ideas in Lafayette-West Lafayette. Visiting this fall for a Purdue Football game? Come early and experience all our community has to…

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Inside the Purdue Memorial Union

The Purdue Memorial Union (PMU) is more than a building — it’s the heart of campus. Originally proposed by the Class of 1912, the Union was envisioned as a central gathering place for students, faculty, and alumni. That dream became reality in 1929, and ever since, PMU has served as a vibrant hub…

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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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Boiler Up! Embracing Purdue Family Traditions

Discover the timeless Purdue family traditions that unite students, alumni, and families, with a special focus on a Purdue Graduate and former Purdue Glee Club member, Joel O'Neil. He shares his Purdue story, revealing how attending Purdue University and participating in the Purdue Varsity Glee Club…

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Greater Lafayette Fall Getaway Contest Winner

Visit Lafayette-West Lafayette features giveaway packages all year long that combine one overnight stay, shop gift certificates, festival tickets, golf passes, restaurant gift certificates, local attraction passes and more. A recent winner, Joanna, from Ninevah, Indiana shares her trip details…

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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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