Campus Landscape Features

Reflection Park / Sinninger Pond

Refection Park/Sinninger Pond, located at the base of the Bell Tower, is dedicated to James C. Sinninger, who served as Purdue's Superintendent of Grounds from October 1942 to September 1983. During his 40 plus years, Sinninger planted 10,000 trees on Purdue's campus. Plaque Reads: By resolution of the Board of Trustees of Purdue University, James D. Sinninger, Superintendent of Grounds (October 1, 1943 – September 30, 1982) is hereby honored for his dedicated service and…