Alumni and Friends

Beginning in 2007, the Alumni Board wanted to recognize young alumni (40 years old and younger) who are rising stars in their fields and have shown true potential to be great leaders. To date six young CLA alumni have been the recipients of the EVA.

Past Events

CALENDAR OF EVENTS (July 1, 2008-August 31, 2009)

July 2008

11        Purdue Alumni Member Appreciation Day
Sponsored by Purdue Alumni
If you are a member of the Purdue Alumni Association call or e-mail in and receive a special gift.

18        Purdue Alumni Reception at Indiana Black Expo
Sponsored by Purdue Alumni and Purdue Black Alumni Organization (PBAO)
7:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Hyatt Regency (Indianapolis, IN)

August 2008

2          Commencement

15        Purdue Day at the Indiana State Fair

16-17   Purdue Alumni Legacy Picnic

24        CLA Ice Cream Social for BoilerGoldRush students from CLA
The College of Liberal Arts will host an ice cream social for all CLA students who participate in BGR. Invited students will receive an e-mail.

25        Classes begin

September 2008

5          GS 300: LA Influentials
9:30-10:20 a.m., Beering Hall room 2290

12        CLA Alumni Board meeting

            GS 300: LA Influentials
9:30-10:20 a.m., Beering Hall room 2290

 20        Family Day            
9:15-10:30 a.m., Stewart Center room 206
CLA will host Speed Networking for CLA Parents. Parents will have the opportunity to sit in small group discussions and ask specific questions.  This will be exciting, informative, and fun. Students are also welcome. Light refreshments will be provided. To register, please send the names of all attending, a phone and/or e-mail, and your student’s name to CLAevents@purdue.edu or  800-991-1194 by September 12th.

26        GS 300: LA Influentials
9:30-10:20 a.m., Beering Hall room 2290

October 2008

1-31     EXPERIENCE LIBERAL ARTS
Visit www.cla.purdue.edu/experience for a list of all the events, performances, lectures, panels, films, and exhibitions happening during this month.

2          An Evening with James Earl Jones
7:30 p.m., Loeb Playhouse (Stewart Center)
Tickets are required (but free).  Visit www.cla.purdue.edu/experience for additional details and ticket information.

3          GS 300: LA Influentials
9:30-10:20 a.m., Beering Hall room 2290

10        GS 300: LA Influentials
9:30-10:20 a.m., Beering Hall room 2290

17        GS 300: LA Influentials
9:30-10:20 a.m., Beering Hall room 2290

24        GS 300: LA Influentials
9:30-10:20 a.m., Beering Hall room 2290

           Dean’s Advisory Council Meeting

25        Homecoming Celebration 

           CLA Emerging Voice Awards  
Hosted by the CLA Alumni Board
The College of Liberal Arts is proud to recognize three young alumni who are rising stars in their industry/field of study.

31        GS 300: LA Influentials
9:30-10:20 a.m., Beering Hall room 2290

November 2008

7          GS 300: LA Influentials
9:30-10:20 a.m., Beering Hall room 2290

21        GS 300: LA Influentials
9:30-10:20 a.m., Beering Hall room 2290

28        GS 300: LA Influentials
9:30-10:20 a.m., Beering Hall room 2290

December 2008

4          Senior Send Off
Hosted by PASE (Purdue Alumni Student Experience)

5          CLA Alumni Board meeting

            GS 300: LA Influentials
9:30-10:20 a.m., Beering Hall room 2290

10        CLA Finals Break 
11:30-1:30, Beering Hall lobby
Hosted by the CLA Alumni Board. De-stress with a cup of java or hot chocolate with a shot of your favorite flavor and  topped with whipped cream and sprinkles. Open to the first 400 CLA students. You must show your student I.D.

12        GS 300: LA Influentials
9:30-10:20 a.m., Beering Hall room 2290

21        Commencement

January 2009

23        GS 300: LA Influentials
11:30am-12:20pm, Beering Hall room 2290

30        GS 300: LA Influentials
11:30am-12:20pm, Beering Hall room 2290

February 2009

6          GS 300: LA Influentials
11:30am-12:20pm, Beering Hall room 2290

12        CLA Career Connections
6-7:30pm-Stewart Center room 206

13        GS 300: LA Influentials
11:30am-12:20pm, Beering Hall room 2290

20        GS 300: LA Influentials
11:30am-12:20pm, Beering Hall room 2290

27        GS 300: LA Influentials
11:30am-12:20pm, Beering Hall room 2290

          Boilermaker Ball  
Indiana Roof Ballroom, Indianapolis
Hosted by Purdue Alumni        
Enjoy an evening of dinner, dancing, and conversation in true Boilermaker style!

                                                       March 2009

5     Liberal Arts Student Council Job Fair
      Time 12:00-3:00pm, Purdue Memorial Union Ballrooms

6          GS 300: LA Influentials
11:30am-12:20pm, Beering Hall room 2290

13        GS 300: LA Influentials
11:30am-12:20pm, Beering Hall room 2290

20        CLA Alumni Board meeting

27        GS 300: LA Influentials
11:30am-12:20pm, Beering Hall room 2290

April 2009

3          GS 300: LA Influentials
9:30-10:20 a.m., Beering Hall room 2290

10        GS 300: LA Influentials
11:30am-12:20pm,Beering Hall room 2290

17        Annual Alumni Awards
Hosted by the CLA Alumni Board
5:30-8 p.m., Purdue Memorial Union South Ballroom
$35/person, pre-registration required
Honoring the 2009 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients and the 2009  Outstanding Seniors. Contact Diane Johns at 765-494-2711 or 800-991-1194 to be added to the invitation list

             CLA Dean’s Advisory Council meeting

             GS 300: LA Influentials
11:30am-12:20pm, Beering Hall room 2290

18         Spring Fest
Be sure to visit the College of Liberal Arts tent on Memorial Mall!

23        Senior Send Off
Hosted by PASE (Purdue Alumni Student Experience)

24        GS 300: LA Influentials
11:30am-12:20pm, Beering Hall room 2290

29        CLA Finals Break
Hosted by the CLA Alumni Board
The first 400 CLA students can clear their minds with a cool treat and #2 pencil! Stundents must show a valid student I.D.

                                                      May 2009

1          GS 300: LA Influentials
11:30am-12:20pm,  Beering Hall room 2290


15      Commencement
Reception prior to graduation ceremony. Tent on Memorial Mall
5:00-6:30PM

                                    June 2009

5          CLA Alumni Board meeting

                                    July 2009

11     Purdue Day Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago (6:00-9:00pm) 

                                            August 2009

 7       Purdue Day at the State Fair
Indiana State Fairgrounds (10am-8pm)

8     
CLA Commencement/Reception
Beering Hall (11:30am-12:30pm)

21    Monster's College Advantage
Class of 1950 from 2-3pm and 3:30-4:30pm
for more information check
Career Development page
 
24     Classes Begin


 



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