Campus Feature Mollenkopf Athletic Center Parking Lot Bioswales are planted near streets or parking lots to capture and control the flow of surface water runoff. They are also designed to treat the water by allowing the vegetation to filter pollutants such as oil and grease. Bioswales containing native plant life require very little water and care and are resistant to local pests, disease and weed infestations. Bioswales also increase the attractiveness of parking lots with landscape features that provide food and shelter…
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 Neil Armstrong Statue This bronze sculpture of Purdue alumnus Neil Armstrong by Chas Fagan depicts Armstrong as an undergraduate student of the 1950s. He is sitting on a stone plinth and wearing a windbreaker, Oxford shirt, khaki pants and penny loafers. His right hand is on a small stack of books, and his slide rule is removed from the case and ready for use. Armstrong, the first man to land on the moon, is gazing over his left…
Campus Feature Old Pump Originally used by farmers during the 1860's, the Old Pump, now located at the southeast corner of Stone Hall, is a campus landmark. According to tradition, the pump was used by early Purdue students as a campus meeting place. The hours for Purdue's women to be in the ladies residence halls were very early in the evening, but the co-eds were allowed to go out after hours for water from the pump, which was located…
IndoorCampus Feature Original Heavilon Hall clock The original 1895 clock from old Heavilon Hall has been installed in the atrium of the Roger B. Gatewood Wing of mechanical engineering building.
Campus Feature Peirce Pines These various pines were planted in 1874 by Martin Peirce, whose regular donations of funds and labor changed the campus landscape. They are a part of a long row that, at one time, ran from this site to the east side of Stanley Coulter Hall and around the Recitation building.
Campus Feature Phoenix Sundial The Phoenix Sundial was first designed by David Wesley, an alum of the College of Astronautical and Aeronautical Engineering, in 1972. The Phoenix Sundial is living up to its name. Created, destroyed, and then resurrected, better than before. That's not only the story of the phoenix or the sundial, but also my life and every American's life. More information on Purdue's Funding Website.
Campus Feature Pi Tau Sigma Key Dedicated to Professor "Dave" Clark from Pi Tau Sigma, a Mechanical Engineering Honor Society.
Campus Feature Pickett Memorial Park A park is the perfect home for an interesting collection of sculptures. This area is used for outdoor classes, family picnics, club outings and contemplation.
Campus Feature Porous Paving on Centennial Mall Walkways Centennial Mall was redesigned by Rundell Ernestberger Associates in 2017. The project focused on green infrastructure and social connectivity. The plaza excels in stormwater management, with the use of rain gardens and permeable pavers. The large bike path and plentiful seating options makes this high traffic space accessible to all. More information on Rundell Ernestberger Associates Website .
