President’s Council Virtual Programming Archive
Here you’ll find content from prior month’s virtual programming. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Reach out to us at pc@purdueforlife.org or call 765-494-9290.
Agricultural and Biological Engineering Building Dedication
This renovated building, which also features new construction, is home to the country’s number one ranked ABE program. The dedication was also the kickoff of the program’s centennial celebration.
Chaney-Hale Hall of Science Dedication
This interdisciplinary STEM teaching facility houses 33 teaching labs and offers lab-of-thefuture learning space for science and engineering courses, providing a flexible, highly visible, and technology-rich environment that encourages new modes of peer-to-peer engagement.
Back to Class: Building International Capacity for a Safe Food Supply
Haley Oliver, professor of food science, discusses international food safety challenges with a brief look at Purdue’s international food safety research portfolio, explores food safety’s role in the COVID-19 pandemic, and discusses the impact of international investment on domestic food safety.
Niswonger Aviation Technology building
Take a student-led tour of the School of Aviation and Transportation Technology facilities.
The Final Beam – Hagle Hall
The Topping Out ceremony for Hagle Hall was held on July 7, 2021. It marked the placement of the new facility’s final beam after being signed by the students, faculty, and Purdue Bands & Orchestras staff during the spring semester.
Purdue Newsreels from the Past
Decades of Purdue history can now be seen and heard on our new YouTube playlist! The changing campus landscape, Homecomings, musical performances, athletic events, scenes of student life, and more fill these annual newsreels dating back to the 1940s.
Look inside Chaney-Hale Hall of Science
Get a look inside and learn more about the 33 laboratories and support spaces inside the new Chaney-Hale Hall of Science. Opened in Fall 2020, the building supports chemistry and biology disciplines for first- and second-year undergraduates.
Purdue Engagement: Changing Lives
Steve Abel, associate provost for engagement, explores why Purdue extends its land-grant mission beyond learning and discovery, to connect with communities, schools, governments, businesses, and individuals to improve prosperity and quality of life. From enabling a quadriplegic child to sail a boat, to solving world hunger for millions, find out how and why Purdue is a leader in engagement.
Back to Class // Diversity & Equity: The Boilermaker Way
John Gates, vice provost for diversity and inclusion and clinical professor in Krannert School of Management, discusses Purdue’s ongoing commitment to energize and expand support to recruit and retain underrepresented minority students, faculty, and staff, as well as initiatives aimed at improving the experience for these individuals on the Purdue campus.
Purdue University 360 Degree Tour
This new interactive self-guided campus tour will allow you to explore parts of campus and student life. See what has changed since your last trip to West Lafayette and check out the proclaimed selfie spots so you know where to go during your next visit.