Campus Feature Steven Claus Beering Monument and Memorial Steven Beering served as Purdue University president from 1983-2000. Steven and Jane Beering, his wife of 58 years, are buried at the top of Slayter Hill on Purdue campus. This monument at their burial site is inscribed with the quotation: “You cannot define or explain Purdue by adding up the sums of classroom space, laboratory equipment, and library holdings. Purdue has a certain character, an essence hat is understood and appreciated only by those who…
Campus Feature The Bent – Tau Beta Pi The Key of Tau Beta Pi. The National All Engineering Scholastic Honor Society. The Indiana Alpha chapter (Purdue University), dates back to April 10, 1893. It is the first chapter founded in Indiana and the third oldest chapter nationwide.
