A university of tradition : the spirit of Purdue / compiled by the Purdue Reamer Club.

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Halftitle Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Contents; Preface; From the Ground up; John Purdue; The Morrill Acts; Founding of the University; Old Gold and Black; Boilermakers; Official University Seal; Hitting the Books; College of Agriculture; College of Education; College of Engineering; College of Health and Human Sciences; Krannert School of Management; College of Liberal Arts; College of Pharmacy; College of Science; College of Technology; College of Veterinary Medicine; The Graduate School; The Purdue Mace; The Presidential Medallion; Commencement; Leading the Way.

Richard C. OwenAbraham C. Shortridge; John S. Hougham; Emerson E. White; James H. Smart; Winthrop E. Stone; Henry W. Marshall; Edward C. Elliott; Andrey A. Potter; Frederick L. Hovde; Arthur G. Hansen; John W. Hicks; Steven C. Beering; Martin C. Jischke; France A. Córdova; Timothy D. Sands; Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr.; Bricks and Mortar; Accelerator Laboratory; Armory; Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering; Steven C. Beering Hall of Liberal Arts; Delon and Elizabeth Hampton Hall of Civil Engineering; Class of 1950 Lecture Hall; Cultural Centers; Black Cultural Center; Latino Cultural Center.

Native American Education and Cultural CenterDining Courts; Earhart Dining Court; Ford Dining Court; Hillenbrand Dining Court; Wiley Dining Court; Windsor Dining Court; Discovery Park; Elliott Hall of Music; Felix Haas Hall (Memorial Gymnasium); Philip E. Nelson Hall of Food Science; Forestry Building; Fowler Hall; Grissom Hall; Heavilon Hall; Herrick Laboratories; Martin C. Jischke Hall of Biomedical Engineering; Krannert Building and Rawls Hall; Richard and Patricia Lawson Hall of Computer Science; Lilly Hall of Life Sciences; Charles J. Lynn Hall of Veterinary Medicine; Marriott Hall.

Mechanical EngineeringPfendler Hall; Physics Building; Purdue Memorial Union; The Great Hall; Stained Glass Window; Purdue Airport; France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center; Purdue Research Park; Slayter Center for the Performing Arts; Smith Hall; Stanley Coulter Hall; University Hall; University Residences; Cary Quadrangle; Earhart Hall; First Street Towers; Harrison Hall; Hawkins Hall; Hillenbrand Hall; Hilltop Apartments; McCutcheon Residence Hall; Meredith Hall; Owen Hall; Purdue Village; Shreve Hall; Tarkington Hall; Wiley Hall; Windsor Halls; Westwood; Yue-Kong Pao Hall; Landmarks.

Academy ParkThe Acres; Boilermaker Statue; Centennial Time Capsule; Class of 1939 Water Sculpture; Class Pillars; Continuum Sculpture; Freedom Square; Flagpole; Gateway to the Future; Hello Walk and Memorial Mall; Horticulture Park; John Purdue's Grave; Loeb Fountain; Old Pump; Purdue Bell Tower; Purdue Mall; The Purdue Railroad; Smokestack; Smoking Fence; Stone Lions Fountain; Stuart Field; Transformation Sculpture; Trees of Purdue; Unfinished Block P; Standing Tall; George Ade; Neil Armstrong; Herbert C. Brown; Eugene A. Cernan; Roger B. Chaffee; Stanley Coulter; David Crosthwait, Jr.

A University of Tradition is a fascinating compilation of history, customs, pictures, and facts about Purdue University from its founding in 1869 to the present day. Covering all aspects of Purdue, from the origin of the nickname of its students and alumni?Boilermakers?to a chronological list of all buildings ever constructed on the campus of West Lafayette, Indiana, this book presents the ultimate insider?s guide to one of the world?s great universities. It contains a wealth of facts about student, academic, sporting, and campus traditions, as well as biographical information on all the University presidents and other members of Purdue?s family, including David Ross, Neil Armstrong, Eliza Fowler, Jack Mollenkopf, Helen Schleman, and Amelia Earhart. A University of Tradition spotlights many items that will spark the memories of any Purdue alumnus or fan. No matter if you were in the?All-American? Marching Band, lived in the Quad, participated in Grand Prix, wrote for the Purdue Exponent, or were on campus when the Boilermakers won the 1967 Rose Bowl, you will appreciate and enjoy this book. The second edition is fully updated for 2012 and includes information about new landmarks, new traditions, and the incoming twelfth president of the University.

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