Campus Feature Porous Paving on Stadium Mall Crosswalks Four of the crosswalks along Stadium Mall have porous paving, as part of a long-term plan to convert the area to a pedestrian mall. Purdue University took the opportunity presented by the re-working of the crosswalks to install porous paving systems, so as to divert stormwater runoff from the buildings to the north east of the mall away from the combined sewer system. In addition to allowing stormwater to penetrate into the ground instead of…
Campus Feature Purdue Bands Sculptures Sculptures dedicated to the Purdue “All-American” Marching Band and it's past directors.
Campus Feature Purdue Student Farm In an effort to help Purdue students learn about sustainable agriculture, the College of Agriculture and the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management collaborated to develop a student-run farming initiative. The student farm is the first farm at Purdue University managed primarily by students. It sits on a lovely five acre tract of land on the west edge of campus. The farm is being developed for and by the students to increase Purdue’s opportunity to…
Campus Feature Purdue Student Union Topiary The Topiary formed out of Little Leaf Boxwood (Buxus microphylla) is a popular background for photographs during graduation and alumni events. Centered in front of the Memorial Union, the topiary functions as a welcome sign to students and visitors.
IndoorCampus Feature Purdue University’s Big Bass Drum (The World’s Largest Drum™) Display of Purdue's "All-American" Marching Band's Big Bass Drum.
Campus Feature 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…
Campus Feature Repose The life-size clay structure, “Repose” was created by ceramic artist Nina Hole. It was modeled to look like a church in the Danish artist’s hometown, where she was later buried. Repose means a state of rest or tranquility, and this design was Hole’s last as she died in February 2016. Hole is known for her outdoor firing technique, which allowed her to transform raw clay into a finished piece entirely on site. She created similar…
Campus Feature Rush Crossing Rush Crossing, located in Centennial Mall between Stanley Coulter Hall and Wetherill Hall, is a 52' long replica of the old Purdue railroad tracks. The railroad ran near the area prior to 1953. Alumni Jim and Janet Rush provided the leadership gift for the tracks, part of a Purdue tradition started by Purdue Student Government and alumni leaders in 2006. When students first arrive at Purdue, they "cross the tracks" to the south, symbolizing their…
Campus Feature Sally & Bob Weist Plaza It is named for Sally & Bob Weist, members of the Mackey Arena and Holloway Gymnasium project steering committee, who made a $1 million contribution to the venture. Included on the plaza is a listing of Purdue All-Americans on unique glass displays featuring one-of-a-kind art sketches. More information on Purdue Sports Website.
Campus Feature Sculpture honoring Purdue female leaders Linda Hurd Ewing, Sandra Kay Monroe and Betty Mitchell Nelson The 7-foot-3-inch-tall abstract sculpture by Arizona artist Mark Anthony Wallis honors Linda Hurd Ewing, former associate dean of students; Sandra Kay Monroe, director of university undergraduate advising; and Betty Mitchell Nelson, dean of students emerita. The sculpture was made possible by a gift from Purdue alumna Marylu McEwen, who worked in the Office of the Dean of Women from 1970 to 1974 as a graduate intern and later as a full-time counselor. More Information
