Campus Feature David Edward Ross Burial David Edward Ross, farmer, inventor, manufacturer, financier, Purdue University trustee, and benefactor was a major figure in the department of Purdue University in the twentieth century. He played a significant role in raising funds for the Purdue Memorial Union and was instrumental in developing Ross-Ade Stadium, faculty pensions and the Purdue University Airport. He also was behind the creation of the Purdue Research Foundation. Though Ross died in 1943, his legacy as a…
Campus Feature Diversity Tree An American Planetree that is located outside the Class of 1950 Lecture Hall. The Diversity Tree celebrates the National Pan-Hellenic Council and Multicultural Greek Council and is often painted with the letters of those member organizations. Its inspiration comes from gathering spaces called plots founded on historically Black college and university campuses, where student organizations assemble and promote their events. Plots differ by size and shape from campus to campus and may be designated by…
Campus Feature Freedom Square The square includes the seals of the five military branches, seating to encourage gatherings and an illuminated flagpole to allow the Stars and Stripes to wave day and night. More Information
Campus Feature Honor Tracks The Honor Tracks monument celebrates Purdue's student honor pledge. The granite railroad track spells out iconic words from the student honor pledge that was adopted in 2016 to encourage a culture of academic integrity. For more information visit https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2017/Q3/honor-tracks-monument-commemorates-honor-pledge.html
Campus Feature Interaction Garden Nestled between Stanley Coulter Hall and Wetherill Laboratory of Chemistry is a small garden full of plants, benches and inspirational quotes. Called Interaction Garden, the space is a memorial to alumna Martha Christine Butler and serves as a place to foster communication and thought for students, staff and visitors.
Campus Feature National Society of Black Engineers Key National Society of Black Engineers - A vision manifested through past, present, and future leaders. Founded at Purdue University April 12, 1975.
Campus Feature Pi Tau Sigma Key Dedicated to Professor "Dave" Clark from Pi Tau Sigma, a Mechanical Engineering Honor Society.
Campus Feature Purdue Bands Sculptures Sculptures dedicated to the Purdue “All-American” Marching Band and it's past directors.
