September 27 – October 2
Homecoming festivities kick off on Monday, September 27, with offerings you can enjoy from home!
Join us virtually from 8 to 9 p.m. ET Tuesday and Wednesday for fun ways to celebrate being a Boilermaker.
On Saturday, October 2, join fellow Purdue alumni and friends by visiting Boilermaker Boulevard from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Then be at Ross-Ade Stadium at noon to cheer the Boilermakers on to victory.
Check back here for updates as more details become available.
Homecoming Events
Virtual Boilermaker Boulevard
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 | 8:00pm | Virtual
Can’t make it back to campus this year? No problem! Join us as we kick off with an opportunity for you to hear from some familiar Boilermaker faces that will provide you with some campus updates and entertainment. Immediately following, we hope you will join us for our Virtual Boilermaker Boulevard where various colleges/schools/units/student organizations will host booths for you to join in, video chat live, and interact with the Boilermaker community.
Boilermaker Game Night
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 | 8:00pm | Virtual
Join us in a “Family Feud”-style game and compete against Boilers everywhere! Game hosts will divide participants into mini “families.” When questions are asked, “families” will be put into their breakout rooms with time to come up with answers to the survey question. Answers will be revealed to the larger group, and points will be awarded—and when time is up, we’ll crown the winning team!
Choir! Choir! Choir!
Presented by Purdue Convocations with support from the Student Concert Committee and the Student Fee Advisory Board
Thursday, September 30, 2021| 7:30pm | Slayter Center of Performing Arts
Theme: The Beatles Jukebox
Choir! Choir! Choir! is one music-making memory you’ll always cherish. What began in 2011 as a weekly drop-in event in Toronto has since become a YouTube phenomenon and worldwide sensation—performing in clubs, festivals, Carnegie Hall—and even a simultaneous gig joining audiences on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. No auditions required here. The audience is the choir. Simply show up on Slayter Hill and let them lead you in performing their original arrangement of a song you know and love.
Free Ride Friday
Presented by the Purdue Reamer Club
October 1, 2021 | 12:00pm – 5:00pm | Outside Stewart Center, 128 Memorial Mall Dr.
All aboard the Boilermaker Special! Stop by the Stewart Center to take a ride around campus!
No registration necessary.
Choir! Choir! Choir!
Presented by Purdue Convocations with support from the Student Concert Committee and the Student Fee Advisory Board
Friday, October 1, 2021| 6:00pm -and- 9:00pm | Slayter Center of Performing Arts
Theme: Don’t Stop Believin’ in the 80s (6:00pm) and I Want It That 2000s Pop Way (9:00pm)
Choir! Choir! Choir! is one music-making memory you’ll always cherish. What began in 2011 as a weekly drop-in event in Toronto has since become a YouTube phenomenon and worldwide sensation—performing in clubs, festivals, Carnegie Hall—and even a simultaneous gig joining audiences on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. No auditions required here. The audience is the choir. Simply show up on Slayter Hill and let them lead you in performing their original arrangement of a song you know and love.
Homecoming Parade
Presented by Purdue Student Union Board
October 1, 2021 | 8:00pm | State Street
Whether you are joining us as a participant or as a viewer, we hope to see you on the parade route! From floats to golf carts, you don’t want to miss this magical tradition coming back!
No registration necessary.
Homecoming Parade Livestream
Presented by Purdue Student Union Board
Friday, October 1, 2021 | 8:00pm | Virtual
Can’t make it back to campus but want to watch the annual PSUB Homecoming Parade? Join us from home to see floats and golf carts decorated by current students—you won’t want to miss this magical tradition!
Thrill on the Hill
Presented by Purdue Bands & Orchestras
Saturday, October 2, 2021 | 10:30am | Slayter Center of Performing Arts
The Purdue “All-American” Marching Band gets the train moving at Slayter Center for the Performing Arts. Cheer on the Boilers with your favorite songs before heading to Ross-Ade Stadium for the big game!
No registration necessary.
Boilermaker Boulevard
Saturday, October 2, 2021 | 9:30am – 11:30am | Stadium Mall, Engineering Fountain, Memorial Mall, and Armory Parking Lot
Be sure to visit your favorite college and campus unit tents on Stadium Mall and Memorial Mall before you head to the football game against Minnesota!
Winifred and Frieda Parker Residence Halls Dedication & Celebration of the 2021 Class of Purdue Pioneering Women
Sunday, October 3 | 11am ET | Outdoor Courtyard of Winifred and Frieda Parker Residence Halls, 401 N. Russell St.
Join the dedication of Frieda Parker Residence Hall and Winifred Parker Residence Hall, formerly named Griffin Hall North and South, located adjacent to the Purdue Black Cultural Center. The legacy and impact of the Parker sisters will be honored, and the 2021 class of Purdue Pioneering Women will be celebrated. Attendance is free for invitees.
Join fellow classmates from the Class of ’70 and the Class of ’71 during Homecoming Weekend to commemorate your 50 years!
Check-In and Refreshments
October 1, 2021 | 9:00am – 10:00am | Boilermaker Station, Stewart Center, 128 Memorial Mall Dr., Room 102
Check in for Friday’s reunion activities and join fellow attendees at the 50th Class Reunion Headquarters in Boilermaker Station for refreshments, donuts, and photos.
Union Tour
October 1, 2021 | 10:00am – 11:00am | Meet at Boilermaker Station, Stewart Center, 128 Memorial Mall Dr., Room 102
Take a walking tour and see the recent renovations and updates to come at the historic Purdue Memorial Union.
Boilermaker Special Rides
October 1, 2021 | 11:00am – 12:00pm | Outside Stewart Center, 128 Memorial Mall Dr.
Relive your time at Purdue with a ride around campus on the Boilermaker Special.
Official Reunion Photos
October 1, 2021 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Boilermaker Station, Stewart Center, 128 Memorial Mall Dr., Room 102
Take an official reunion photo and pick up your commemorative picture frame.
Campus Bus Tour
October 1, 2021 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm | Meet at Boilermaker Station, Stewart Center, 128 Memorial Mall Dr., Room 102
See how much campus has changed during a narrated campus bus tour.
Boiler Bingo
October 1, 2021 | 3:00pm – 4:30pm | Stewart Center, 128 Memorial Mall Dr., Room 302
Enjoy a game of Boilermaker bingo with fellow classmates, interact with current students, and have the opportunity to win a Boilermaker prize pack!
50th Class Reunion Tailgate
October 2, 2021 | 9:30am – 11:30am | 800 W Stadium Ave – Near the intersection of W. Stadium Ave. and John R Wooden Dr., in front of Lambert Fieldhouse
Gather, eat, and mingle with classmates from the Classes of 1970 and 1971 before the Homecoming football game against Minnesota.
Purdue Football Homecoming Game vs. Minnesota
October 2, 2021 | 12:00pm | Ross Ade Stadium
Reunion attendees have the opportunity to purchase Homecoming football game tickets in the official 50th Class Reunion ticket block.
The Purdue Student Union Board (PSUB) is the source for campus entertainment for students at Homecoming. A listing of those events can be found below.
Marketing Rally
September 27, 2021 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm | Krach Lawn
Come out and grab a snack, some swag and all the information you need to know about Homecoming 2021!
Open Mic Night
September 28, 2021 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm | 3rd Street Corridor
Share your musical talents with Purdue or learn some Purdue cheers! Snacks, photo opportunities and more!
Homecoming Kick-off
September 29, 2021 | 12:00pm – 5:00pm | Purdue Memorial Union // South Ballroom
Come get ready for all things Homecoming! From inflatables to rally towels you don’t want to miss this!
Homecoming Squad Games
September 29, 2021 | 8:00pm | Purdue Memorial Union // South Ballroom
Do you love Purdue? What about prizes and food? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, you need to come play trivia with us!
Homecoming Pep Rally
September 30, 2021 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm | Krach Lawn
Get hyped with us for Homecoming! You won’t want to miss out on creating your own game-day towels, tattoos, or the sign stations. Learn chants from the spirit squad and get excited with a pep talk from the one-and-only Coach Brohm!
Homecoming Parade
October 1, 2021 | 8:00pm | State Street
Whether you are joining us as a participant or as a viewer we hope to see you on the parade route! From floats to golf carts, you don’t want to miss this magical tradition coming back!
Homecoming Pillars of Excellency Winners Announced
October 2, 2021 | Halftime of PU vs. Minnesota Game | Ross Ade Stadium
Join us as we congratulate the winners of the Homecoming Pillars of Excellency scholarship! We will be announcing the 2021 winners during half time on the field.
Purdue Graduate Student Government Alumni Homecoming Breakfast
October 2, 2021 | 8:30am – 11:30am | Purdue Graduate Student Center
Purdue Alumni & Graduate students are welcome to come enjoy breakfast before the game!
Space is limited, RSVP is required.
Boilermaker Station
Monday – Friday | 8:00am – 5:00pm | Stewart Center, Room 102
Alumni, students, and visitors are welcome to stop by the Purdue for Life’s satellite office and Welcome Center to learn about how to stay connected, get involved, and give back. Pick up information on memberships and benefits, Purdue swag, and PASE kits. Take selfies with iconic Purdue backdrops, or explore our interactive display. On Saturday, October 2, Boilermaker Station will be open from 9:00am to 11:30am.
Purdue Galleries: Still Moving – Haran Kim, Yaloo Ji Yeon Lim, Karen Kriss, and Jake Fried
Monday – Friday │ 10:00am – 7:00pm │ Ringel Gallery, Stewart Center
Four artists share their works that ‘animate’ at multiple levels, utilizing projection and lens technology to integrate motion, sculpture, static image, and altered perceptions of time and space. Rather than using animation only as a vehicle of narrative, these artists explore motion as a way of expanding the materiality of physical objects and illuminating the ever-present conceptual tension between the moving image we perceive and the static image of which it is constructed. This exhibition is produced in partnership with Purdue Polytechnic and is curated by Prof. Andrew Buchanan and Prof. Esteban Garcia.
Purdue Galleries: Indelible | Indexical – curated by Prof. Jen Scheuer
Monday – Friday │ 10:00am – 6:00pm │ Patti and Rusty Rueff East Gallery, Pao Hall
Purdue Galleries: Transitions – Lydia Thompson
Monday – Friday │ 10:00am – 6:00pm │ Patti and Rusty Rueff West Gallery, Pao Hall
“Sweat” by Lynn Notage, directed by William P. Caise
Presented by the Patti & Rusty Rueff Scholl of Design, Art, and Performance – Department of Theatre
September 30 through October 2 | 7:30 pm | In-person and Digital Recording
October 3 | 2:30 pm | In-person and Digital Recording
Filled with warm humor and tremendous heart, this 2017 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama tells the story of a group of friends who have spent their lives sharing drinks, secrets, and laughs while working together on the factory floor. But when layoffs and picket lines begin to chip away at their trust, the friends find themselves pitted against each other in a heart-wrenching fight to stay afloat. Inspired by true stories of union workers in Reading, PA, Sweat explores the underlying connections between racism and economics in a post-industrial US.
Don’t forget to check out the other Homecoming event opportunities brought to you by the various colleges and units back on campus.
Here’s how:
// Visit connect.purdue.edu/s/events
// Be sure to select Homecoming from the category drop-down menu. Here you will find a list of current Homecoming events to learn more about and register.
Need help registering?
1. Identify an event you want to attend by clicking on the REGISTER button for that event. You’ll be taken to the registration form for that event.
2. Once you’ve completed the first page of the event’s registration form, click NEXT at the bottom of the page. You will be directed to the checkout page, where you can either (1) click CONTINUE BROWSING if you would like to search and register for additional events or (2) click CHECKOUT to process your registration for that event.
// If you select CONTINUE BROWSING, your event registration will be added to your shopping cart, and you will be taken back to the Events page, where you can select Homecoming from the category drop-down menu to search and register for additional events.
3. When you have completed the registration forms for all events you want to attend, complete your registration(s) and pay any fees by clicking either (1) CHECKOUT or (2) PENDING CHECKOUT, which appears on the Events page under any event you have signed up for.
// Clicking PENDING CHECKOUT sends you to the checkout page, which will list all events you have registered for but not yet completed checkout for. Click the CHECKOUT button at the bottom of the page. Then click PROCEED TO PAYMENT.
4. After completing checkout, you will receive a confirmation email for each of the events you have registered for. If you do not receive a confirmation email, check your spam folder—sometimes confirmation emails end up there!
Homecoming 2021 Pillars of Excellency
Established in 2019 as an update to Homecoming Royalty, the Purdue Student Union Board created this honor to recognize students who exemplify education and scholarship, service and leadership, and research and innovation.
Congratulations to this year’s winners!
Football Game
Homecoming week concludes on Saturday, October 2, when the Boilermakers face off against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at 12 p.m. ET.
Contact Us
Homecoming events, including Class of 1970 and 1971 reunion events, are administered by the Homecoming Steering Committee, which is led by Purdue for Life employees. Please contact us at homecoming@purdueforlife.org for more information or if you have any questions or concerns.