2023 President’s Council Events
Be sure to check the Travel tab for all of our weekend and international excursions.
Cheer on the Boilers at the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl
The Boilermakers are going to Orlando to take on LSU in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. We hope that you can join us to cheer on the Boilers and attend the Purdue for Life Official Pregame Tailgate. Registration available now.
Splendors of Egypt and the Nile
Join us for an 11-night bucket list land and cruise program to uncover Egypt’s ancient secrets while visiting iconic landmarks, temples, and monuments! Begin and end the tour in Cairo and cruise the Nile aboard the brand new and all-inclusive, 84-guest Uniworld S.S. Sphinx, exclusively chartered for the President’s Council. An enchanting land of marvels, myths, and wonders old and new, Egypt is an extraordinary destination no culturally curious traveler will want to miss. Learn more here.
Purdue for Life Foundation Annual Weekend – Naples
Plan to join us in Naples, Florida for the annual Purdue for Life weekend. From the welcome bash and President’s Council dinner to John Purdue Club Mollenkopf-Keyes golf outing and college breakfasts, there is plenty of Purdue fun to be had. Learn more here.
Spirit of the Rockies: Train Across Canada
Join us on a 12–night land and train adventure, July 22-August 2, discovering the most impressive sights of Western Canada. Traverse the Continental Divide and enjoy awe-inspiring views from the panoramic windows of a bi-level glass dome coach onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Stops along the way will introduce you to stunning mountain towns, Jasper National Park, and more. This trip has officially sold out – we can’t wait to travel across Canada with our President’s Council family. If you would like to join the waitlist, you can do so here.
Monterey Getaway
Explore the beautiful central California coast including Monterey, Carmel-by-the-Sea, and Big Sur. You won’t want to miss this long weekend of dining, drinking, and exploring. A special dinner at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, 17-mile drive in picturesque Pebble Beach, Folktale Winery, optional golfing or wildlife boat ride, and more. This trip has sold out! If you are interested in joining the waitlist, you may do so here.
Welcome (Back), Boilermakers! Virtual Event
The Student Life team led by Vice Provost Dr. Beth McCuskey will provide an inside look into how they have prepared for fall and what they expect as Purdue welcomes more than 50,000 Boilermakers back to campus. Learn how these professionals help students make the most of their time in West Lafayette. Register now.
Cocktail Hour at the Union Club Hotel
Stop by the Union Club Hotel for a cocktail reception from 3 to 6 pm and connect with other Boilermakers while enjoying refreshing beverages in a vibrant atmosphere. Our President’s Council staff will be available to answer questions so you can make the most of your visit back to campus. Registration is not required.
Purdue vs Fresno State Tailgate
Coming to cheer on your Boilermakers as they take on the Bulldogs? Plan to join us at the pregame tailgate to enjoy a delicious meal, a performance by the All-American Marching Band, and a visit from Purdue Pete. Hear from President Chiang about Purdue in Indianapolis during the tailgate. Register here to join all of the fun.
Cocktail Hour at the Union Club Hotel
Stop by the Union Club Hotel for a cocktail reception from 3 to 6 pm and connect with other Boilermakers while enjoying refreshing beverages in a vibrant atmosphere. Our President’s Council staff will be available to answer questions so you can make the most of your visit back to campus. Registration is not required.
Purdue vs Syracuse Tailgate
Get ready to support your Boilermakers as they take on Syracuse by joining us at the pregame tailgate. Enjoy a delicious meal, a performance by the All-American Marching Band, and a visit from Purdue Pete. Register here to join all of the fun.
Cocktail Hour at the Union Club Hotel
Stop by the Union Club Hotel for a cocktail reception from 3 to 6 pm and connect with other Boilermakers while enjoying refreshing beverages in a vibrant atmosphere. Our President’s Council staff will be available to answer questions so you can make the most of your visit back to campus. Registration is not required. Purdue vs Wisconsin Tailgate
Join us on Friday night at the pregame tailgate as your Boilermakers get ready to fight the Wisconsin Badgers. Enjoy a delicious meal, a performance by the All-American Marching Band, and a visit from Purdue Pete. Register here to join all of the fun.
Cocktail Hour at the Union Club Hotel
Stop by the Union Club Hotel for a cocktail reception from 3 to 6 pm and connect with other Boilermakers while enjoying refreshing beverages in a vibrant atmosphere. Our President’s Council staff will be available to answer questions so you can make the most of your visit back to campus. Registration is not required.
President’s Council Annual Weekend
We hope you will join us for Annual Weekend on September 29-30. We will go Back to Class on Friday morning with 12 sessions led by Purdue faculty and staff. That evening President Chiang will host his first President’s Council Annual Dinner on campus. Homecoming festivities will abound on Saturday, including the President’s Council pregame tailgate. Register now.
Purdue Homecoming Tailgate
Purdue’s Homecoming game will be against the Illinois Fighting Illini. Come help cheer on your Boilermakers and enjoy all the Homecoming Festivities, including the pregame tailgate. Enjoy a delicious meal, a performance by the All-American Marching Band, and a visit from Purdue Pete. During the tailgate, President Chiang will also be speaking about the new Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business. Register here to join all of the fun.
Cocktail Hour at the Union Club Hotel
Stop by the Union Club Hotel for a cocktail reception from 3 to 6 pm and connect with other Boilermakers while enjoying refreshing beverages in a vibrant atmosphere. Our President’s Council staff will be available to answer questions so you can make the most of your visit back to campus. Registration is not required. Purdue vs Ohio State Tailgate
Get ready to support your Boilermakers as they take on the Buckeyes by joining us at the pregame tailgate. Enjoy a delicious meal, a performance by the All-American Marching Band, and a visit from Purdue Pete. Register here to join all of the fun.
Purdue in Indianapolis Virtual Event
Join Purdue for Life CEO Matt Folk for an exclusive virtual event. Learn about Purdue’s next giant leap: a new, fully integrated extension of our flagship campus in Indianapolis. Discover how Purdue is bringing academic excellence to a wider audience. Don’t miss out—register now at the link!
Orlando Game Watch Party
Close to Orlando? Join us Saturday, Nov. 4, in the home of Stephen and Leslie (HHS ’86, ’88) Braun in Windermere, Florida, for football and fellowship as President’s Council partners with Purdue’s College of Health and Human Sciences for this game watch. Please register by Oct. 27.
Cocktail Hour at the Union Club Hotel
Stop by the Union Club Hotel for a cocktail reception from 3 to 6 pm and connect with other Boilermakers while enjoying refreshing beverages in a vibrant atmosphere. Our President’s Council staff will be available to answer questions so you can make the most of your visit back to campus. Registration is not required. Purdue vs Minnesota Tailgate
Coming to cheer on your Boilermakers as they take on the Gophers? Plan to join us for the pregame tailgate to enjoy a delicious meal, a performance by the All-American Marching Band, and a visit from Purdue Pete. Hear from President Chiang about “Purdue Computes” during the tailgate. Register here to join all of the fun.
Cocktail Hour at the Union Club Hotel
Stop by the Union Club Hotel for a cocktail reception from 3 to 6 pm and connect with other Boilermakers while enjoying refreshing beverages in a vibrant atmosphere. Our President’s Council staff will be available to answer questions so you can make the most of your visit back to campus. Registration is not required. Purdue vs Indiana Tailgate
Come support your Boilermakers as they battle IU at home to determine who will win The Old Oaken Bucket! Plan to join us for the pregame tailgate to enjoy a delicious meal, a performance by the All-American Marching Band, and a visit from Purdue Pete. Register here to join all of the fun.
Virtual Evening with President Chiang and the First Lady
As 2023 draws to a close, President Mung Chiang and First Lady Kei Hui will reflect on their first year leading the university. They will share some of their favorite memories, what they have learned, and what they most look forward to in the coming year at Purdue. Register for this virtual event at the link.
