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ATHLETIC SPOTS
In March of 2019, the facilities in the Brees Academic Performance Center expanded nearly seven-fold with the addition of 10,500 square feet of study rooms, tutoring space, a study hall and flexible classrooms. At the same time, the existing Brees Center space received significant upgrades, and the entire facility boasts state-of-the-art technology in an environment conducive to modern-day learning.
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Located between Mackey Arena and the Mollenkopf Athletic Center, Holloway Gymnasium is home to Purdue Volleyball and Wrestling. The facility has received numerous improvements over the years, none so drastic as the renovation it underwent during the summer of 2006. As part of a $750,000 renovation, the original playing surface was removed and replaced with a playing floor specifically designed for volleyball. The shock-absorbing court is named Belin Court in honor of the Belin family which gave the lead gift toward the renovations.
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In March of 2019, the facilities in the Brees Academic Performance Center expanded nearly seven-fold with the addition of 10,500 square feet of study rooms, tutoring space, a study hall and flexible classrooms. At the same time, the existing Brees Center space received significant upgrades, and the entire facility boasts state-of-the-art technology in an environment conducive to modern-day learning.
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Nestled on the northern edge of the Purdue University campus, venerable Ross-Ade Stadium celebrates its 97th season as the home of Boilermaker football in 2021. The 57,282-seat stadium has been the site of college football classics since its dedication in 1924. The facility has undergone several renovations ,most recently at the end of the 2019 season. Purdue added a 150-feet wide and 56-feet tall video board in the south endzone, the largest in college football. Several other recent updates include permanent lighting in 2017 and a 375-foot wide ribbon board in 2019.
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The Northwest Athletic Complex is home to Purdue Baseball, Softball, Tennis, Soccer and Cross Country. The stadiums and playing fields are located 1.2 miles away from the Mackey Arena complex and accessible by lit walking paths around the Birck Boilermaker Golf Course, car or local bus system. Learn more about each stadium by clicking the links below:
Alexander Field | Bittinger Stadium | Schwartz Tennis Center | Folk Field | Boilermaker Cross Country Course
The Mollenkopf Athletic Center, built in 1990 at a cost of $10.3 million, has a full indoor practice football field plus spacious sidelines - totaling 92,400 square feet - and reaches 86 feet high at the peak. It was named for Hall of Fame head coach Jack Mollenkopf (1956-69), who led Purdue to the 1967 Rose Bowl. It houses an indoor turf football field, large weight room, nutrition station and offices for several departments.
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The Kozuch Football Performance Complex, which is located adjacent to the north end of the Mollenkopf Athletic Center, opened in August of 2017.The three-level structure - amassing 112,000 square feet - includes a locker room, team meeting room, position group meeting rooms, player development room, weight room, sports medicine and hydrotherapy area, nutrition station, and coaches' and support staff offices, as well as a grand entrance lobby showcasing the Boilermakers' history and tradition.
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Named after longtime Purdue athletic director, swimming alumnus and icon Morgan Burke, the aquatic center has elevated Purdue swimming and diving facilities to a level equal to the finest in the nation. While serving as home to the men's and women's swimming & diving programs, the facility also provides a home for all recreational and educational swimming on the West Lafayette campus. 2012 Olympic gold medalist David Boudia and other Olympic-bound athletes train at the Morgan J. Burke Aquatic Center all year.
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Lambert Fieldhouse, located at the corner of Northwestern and Stadium Avenues, is the indoor home of Purdue track & field. Built in 1937, Lambert was the home of the Purdue men's basketball team prior to the construction of Mackey Arena in 1967, and the swimming & diving teams prior to the construction of the Boilermaker Aquatic Center in 2001. Enclosed in the building, which is named for legendary former Purdue basketball coach Ward "Piggy" Lambert, is a six-lane, 200-meter Rekortan track. In 1999, Lambert received $30,000 worth of improvements to its timing system.
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Rankin Track and Field Complex is the outdoor home of Purdue's track and field teams. The facility, which was laid out at its present site of Stadium Avenue and Intramural Drive in 1967, is named after Dave Rankin, a former Purdue athlete and track and field coach. The 400-meter track consists of nine lanes that surround a field containing pole vault and high jump runways at the south end, and long and triple jump runways on both the east and west sides.
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Rankin Track and Field Complex is the outdoor home of Purdue's track and field teams. The facility, which was laid out at its present site of Stadium Avenue and Intramural Drive in 1967, is named after Dave Rankin, a former Purdue athlete and track and field coach. The 400-meter track consists of nine lanes that surround a field containing pole vault and high jump runways at the south end, and long and triple jump runways on both the east and west sides.
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CAMPUS SPOTS
Take a break from your tour and snap a selfie with someone who embodies the Boilermaker spirit - Neil Armstrong. The bronze statue of the Purdue alumnus and first person to walk on the Moon resides outside the engineering hall that bears his name. Armstrong is depicted awaiting class on a bench with books at his side, while his casts of his lunar footsteps honor his crowning achievement as an astronaut.
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A staple of the Purdue experience for over 30 years, the Class of 1939 Water Sculpture sits at the heart of campus. Fountain runs have long been a tradition at Purdue since the installment of the Engineering Fountain in 1989. Students, faculty and alumni all participate in running through the five beautiful fountains as it is known to be part of the Boilermaker Experience.
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Elliott Hall of Music is regal and understated. It’s a venue that energizes the glamour of a theatrical production or the simplicity of a renowned author's book talk. Elliott Hall is filled with the spirit of the many legends who have graced its stage—from Bob Hope to the Dalai Lama, Robin WIlliams to Maya Angelou, as well as the famous Purdue Christmas Show. Elliott Hall will be the place where all Boilermakers will receive their diploma.
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Located in the heart of campus, the Thomas S. and Harvey D. Wilmeth Active Learning Center (WALC) serves as a central location for classroom and library space. The 170,390-square-foot facility houses the Library of Engineering and Science (LoES) and 27 classrooms designed for active learning. Throughout the building, study and collaborative spaces are interspersed with classrooms, creating a highly efficient use of space.
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Purdue's Bell Tower was built with donations from the Class of 1948. The bells that now hang in a cluster in the center of the tower are the original bells (provided by the class of 1895) that hung in the old Heavilon Hall before it was destroyed in a fire. They sound at various intervals during the day to signal class changes, and play music at 12:20 and 5:00 pm. The Bell Tower was dedicated at Homecoming on October 14, 1995, and now stands as a guiding landmark on campus. In addition, a computerized carillon plays Purdue's fight songs and the alma mater at 12:20 pm, 5:00 pm, and 10:00 pm.
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One of the largest lecture halls on Purdue's Campus, the 470-seat room was a gift from the Class of 1950 to the university. Almost every student has either taken a class or an exam in its confines since its construction in 1990. In addition to this, it also houses a time capsule behind its cornerstone that contains pictures of the original hall that was built in 1904, a schedule from the fall of 1949, and a letter from a past Purdue President, Steven Beering, to those who will eventually open the capsule.
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The Unfinished Block P is an icon in the heart of campus. The brainchild of the student body, the statue's basic concept has evolved to symbolize that all students, alumni, community members, and friends of Purdue University are a work in progress and will never be completely finished growing and learning. Scores of students have taken their senior photos, professional pictures or just the occasional selfie when passing by it.
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A bronze statue of Purdue's benefactor and namesake resides near University Hall. The statue of John Purdue is almost the exact location where he sat almost 140 years ago with a regal cane and an open book while seated on a bench. It serves a way to honor the legacy of a man who helped Purdue University during its initial years.
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Another staple in the Purdue experience is the Clapping Circle. Located near the Purdue Memorial Student Union and a marvel to landscape architecture, students that walk into the middle of the circular walkway and clap will be able to hear the sound reverberate off the surroundings in every direction.
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Need a breather on your tour? Visit Memorial Mall, a spacious green that serves as the crossroads of campus. Take a look back in history with the original gate pillars to the university around the perimeter. Take part in a Boilermaker tradition - The Hello Walk. Look for the Hello Walk plaques on the ground, and as you proceed across the grounds, wave to and greet everyone you meet.
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Since 1982, the Hicks Undergraduate Library has served as an active learning environment for the Purdue community. Complete with interactive classrooms and state-of-the-art computer labs, students have plenty of resources to pursue their degrees. Oh... and it's all underground.
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Take a quick stop at the Purdue Student Memorial Union to fuel up. A perfect place to relax and study indoors, grab a bit or catch a show, the student union always has something going on. With more than 15 restaurant options, including Starbucks and Drew Brees' Walk-Ons, there are plenty of dining options throughout the day. Parents want to stay for the weekend? The Memorial Union also hholds the Purdue Union Club Hotel.
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The downtown area of West Lafayette, situated between the Purdue campus and the Riverfront district. The name Chauncey is from the originally settlement in this area in 1866, in 1888 the town’s name was changed to West Lafayette. This district caters to visitors, students and alumni with an emphasis on Purdue traditions and memorabilia, great night life, shopping, fun and college atmosphere.
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Welcome to West Lafayette's foodie destination. Crave is first and foremost a chef-driven Food Hall, bringing inspired creations from both locally and nationally known chefs to Discovery Park. The food hall features eight unique concepts and a 40-foot bar serving the surrounding professional and academic communities.
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Opened in 2012, the France A. Cordova Recreational Sports Center is a 470,760-square-foot facility with a pool, two indoor tracks, a pool, locker rooms, 10 separate fitness spaces, seven multipurpose rooms and five separate gyms. Simply put, it has everything you could ever want. Take the full tour here.
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