A for alumni, including Neil Armstrong, Amelia Earhart, Orville Redenbacher, Brian Lamb, Gus Grissom, Chelsey Sullenberger (Sully), and Bob Peterson. You know, to name a few.
B for Boilermakers, the nickname for all Purdue students.
Purdue Pete is the most recognizable boilermaker.
C for Co-Rec, the innovative recreation and wellness center to combat those late night munchies.
D for Den Pops, the cheap 32 oz fountain drinks for under $1 in Chauncey Hill Mall.
E for Engineering, Purdue's college and majors are among the largest and top programs in the nation.
F for Fountain Runs, a tradition and fun activity to do during hot days to cool off.
The Loeb Fountain is one of the most popular locations for a fountain run.
G for Grand Prix, an annual go-kart race where students build and race their own creations. It is also a weekend of social festivities.
H for Harry’s Chocolate Shop, an iconic local bar and rite of passage located closest to campus with a rich history. Did you know it used to be a speakeasy during Prohibition?
I for Itap, to help with any technological needs or confusion.
J for John Purdue, the founder of Indiana's only land-grant university.
The John Purdue statue is located on Memorial Mall.
K for Krannert School of Management, a well-known business school offering a variety of majors.
L for luck. Need some luck? Rub the nose of Abraham Lincoln's bust in the Union. Need to graduate in four years? DON'T walk under the bell tower.
M for Marching Band, members of Purdue's All-American Marching Band perform at amazing football half-time shows and other events. They were the first to break line formations and make shapes like the Block "P."
The band forms several complex images, seen best from an aerial view, throughout their football half-time shows.
N for Neon Cactus, a popular bar and dance club.
O for OWL, Purdue's Online Writing Lab is renowned worldwide for providing instructional resources for writing papers and formatting.
P for Purdue Pete, our unofficial mascot who carries around a hammer at sporting events. Hammer Down, Boiler Up!
Purdue Pete is a lively and energetic presence during sporting events.
Q for Cary Quad, the largest residence hall on campus and houses males only.
R for rivalry, you know the phrase, "IU sucks!"
S for sports, Purdue is a part of the Big Ten conference. Fun fact: Purdue has beaten Indiana University in basketball 117 to 89 times in series wins.
T for train. The Boilermaker Special is the official mascot! A mini version speeds around campus, giving rides and blasting its horn.
The Boilermaker Special parked under the Gateway to the Future Arch.
U for the Purdue Memorial Union, which has several restaurants, study areas, a bowling alley, and attached hotel.
V for College of Veterinary Medicine, a top program and the only veterinarian school in Indiana
W for the World's Largest Drum, a bass drum used by the All-American Marching Band. It can be heard from far away and raises school spirit!
The World's Largest Drum pictured during the 2017 home opener football game.
X for Triple XXX, a small orange and black striped diner in Chauncey with great food, receiving praise and awards from Guy Fieri, MSNBC, and USA Today.
Y for years of unforgettable memories. College is a unique period of a young adult's life and spending it at Purdue is incredibly special.
Z for zero parking. A common complaint among student driver's is the limited availability close to campus.
