TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10
The Purdue Institute for Cancer Research’s (PICR) director, Andy Mesecar, will share an overview of Purdue’s significant role in advancing cancer research. Mesecar will highlight recent successes of PICR as well as exciting, game-changing discoveries to look forward to in the near future.
Location: Hilton Naples // 5111 Tamiami Trail North
Hosted by the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11
Play pickleball with fellow Purdue alumni and friends and “net” some wins together! Enjoy a one-hour clinic with instructors followed by “up the river/down the river” tournament-style fun. Boxed lunch, paddles, balls, water, and a snack will be provided.
Note: All guests are asked to park at the Hilton Naples (5111 Tamiami Trail North) and take the transportation provided to the event.
Cost: $75 per person
Hosted by the Purdue for Life Foundation
Kick off our incredible week together at a strolling reception with festive drinks and plenty of bites.
Location: Naples Grande Beach Resort // 475 Seagate Drive
Cost: $90
Hosted by the Purdue for Life Foundation
First time to Naples? After the Purdue for Life Welcome Bash, connect with other first-time attendees and enjoy a selection of sweet treats.
Location: Naples Grande Beach Resort // 475 Seagate Drive
Hosted by the Purdue for Life Foundation
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12
Connect with Purdue women, and enjoy hearing from Stephanie White—head coach of the Indiana Fever and former Purdue women’s basketball player—in a conversation led by Julie Dussliere, president and CEO of the Purdue for Life Foundation.
Location: Hilton Naples // 5111 Tamiami Trail North
Cost: $25
Hosted by the Purdue for Life Foundation
It’s more than a menu! Discover the dynamic relationship between food and wine. At Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant, learn how food and wine hold the power to forge lasting connections. Each glass of wine will be perfectly matched with preselected hors d’oeuvres, elevating the tasting experience to new heights.
Note: All guests are asked to park at the Hilton Naples (5111 Tamiami Trail North) and take the transportation provided to the event.
Cost: $75
Hosted by the Purdue for Life Foundation
Enjoy this unique water excursion—one of the best in Southwest Florida. At Big Hickory Island, you’ll experience mangrove trails and tunnels, the Estero Bay Sanctuary, and a secluded island beach on the Gulf of Mexico for some shelling fun! Choose your ride: clear-bottom single/tandem kayaks, or stand tall on a paddleboard!
Note: All guests are asked to park at the Hilton Naples (5111 Tamiami Trail North) and take the transportation provided to the event.
Cost: $85
Hosted by the Purdue for Life Foundation
Join leaders from the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue, along with Purdue alumni in the startup tech community, for an exciting and interactive discussion on technology, national security, and why diplomacy matters.
Presenters: Michelle Giuda, CEO, Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue; Dan DeLaurentis, Executive Vice President for Research, Purdue University
Location: Hilton Naples // 5111 Tamiami Trail North
Hosted by the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue
Explore the world with the Purdue for Life Foundation! We offer you the world through exciting international and domestic travel opportunities. Sharing experiences with your fellow Purdue travelers makes them all the richer.
Location: Hilton Naples // 5111 Tamiami Trail North
Hosted by the Purdue for Life Foundation
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13
Join us for fun in the sun along the three miles of powdery white sand just outside the Naples Grande Beach Resort in our private area reserved just for Boilermakers. Bottled water, sodas, snacks, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and towels will be provided (supply limited).
Location: Clam Pass Park // 465 Seagate Drive
Cost: $30 per person
Hosted by the Purdue for Life Foundation
Enjoy drinks, appetizers, and music at a Student Life sunset reception with Vice Provost Beth McCuskey. Discover how Student Life supports Boilermakers on their unique and personal paths.
Location: Naples Grande Beach Resort // 475 Seagate Drive
Hosted by Student Life
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14
Join us for breakfast and the opportunity to hear campus updates from our university deans.
Location: Naples Grande Beach Resort // 475 Seagate Drive
Cost: $15
Hosted by President’s Council
Discover groundbreaking work taking place across the university through informative sessions led by Purdue faculty and staff. Simply select “Back to Class Sessions” when you register to let us know you’re coming, and then decide what sessions to attend when you arrive that morning.
Location: Naples Grande Beach Resort // 475 Seagate Drive
Hosted by President’s Council
Join President’s Council for lunch and a time of fellowship as we hear university updates from President Mung Chiang.
Location: Naples Grande Beach Resort // 475 Seagate Drive
Cost: $35
Hosted by President’s Council
Join fellow Boilermaker fans as we cheer on the Purdue men’s basketball team against the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Location: Naples Grande Beach Resort // 475 Seagate Drive
Cost: $50
Hosted by the Purdue for Life Foundation
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15
Join Arvind Raman, the John A. Edwardson Dean of the College of Engineering, for breakfast and college updates.
Location: Naples Grande Beach Resort // 475 Seagate Drive
Hosted by the College of Engineering
The deans will share how Purdue is advancing research, education, and partnerships through the One Health approach, which connects human, animal, plant, and environmental health.
Location: Naples Grande Beach Resort // 475 Seagate Drive
Hosted by the Colleges of Agriculture, Health and Human Sciences, Pharmacy, and Veterinary Medicine
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10
The Purdue Institute for Cancer Research’s (PICR) director, Andy Mesecar, will share an overview of Purdue’s significant role in advancing cancer research. Mesecar will highlight recent successes of PICR as well as exciting, game-changing discoveries to look forward to in the near future.
Location: Hilton Naples // 5111 Tamiami Trail North
Hosted by the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11
Play pickleball with fellow Purdue alumni and friends and “net” some wins together! Enjoy a one-hour clinic with instructors followed by “up the river/down the river” tournament-style fun. Boxed lunch, paddles, balls, water, and a snack will be provided.
Note: All guests are asked to park at the Hilton Naples (5111 Tamiami Trail North) and take the transportation provided to the event.
Cost: $75 per person
Hosted by the Purdue for Life Foundation
Kick off our incredible week together at a strolling reception with festive drinks and plenty of bites.
Location: Naples Grande Beach Resort // 475 Seagate Drive
Cost: $90
Hosted by the Purdue for Life Foundation
First time to Naples? After the Purdue for Life Welcome Bash, connect with other first-time attendees and enjoy a selection of sweet treats.
Location: Naples Grande Beach Resort // 475 Seagate Drive
Hosted by the Purdue for Life Foundation
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12
Connect with Purdue women, and enjoy hearing from Stephanie White—head coach of the Indiana Fever and former Purdue women’s basketball player—in a conversation led by Julie Dussliere, president and CEO of the Purdue for Life Foundation.
Location: Hilton Naples // 5111 Tamiami Trail North
Cost: $25
Hosted by the Purdue for Life Foundation
It’s more than a menu! Discover the dynamic relationship between food and wine. At Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant, learn how food and wine hold the power to forge lasting connections. Each glass of wine will be perfectly matched with preselected hors d’oeuvres, elevating the tasting experience to new heights.
Note: All guests are asked to park at the Hilton Naples (5111 Tamiami Trail North) and take the transportation provided to the event.
Cost: $75
Hosted by the Purdue for Life Foundation
Enjoy this unique water excursion—one of the best in Southwest Florida. At Big Hickory Island, you’ll experience mangrove trails and tunnels, the Estero Bay Sanctuary, and a secluded island beach on the Gulf of Mexico for some shelling fun! Choose your ride: clear-bottom single/tandem kayaks, or stand tall on a paddleboard!
Note: All guests are asked to park at the Hilton Naples (5111 Tamiami Trail North) and take the transportation provided to the event.
Cost: $85
Hosted by the Purdue for Life Foundation
Join leaders from the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue, along with Purdue alumni in the startup tech community, for an exciting and interactive discussion on technology, national security, and why diplomacy matters.
Presenters: Michelle Giuda, CEO, Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue; Dan DeLaurentis, Executive Vice President for Research, Purdue University
Location: Hilton Naples // 5111 Tamiami Trail North
Hosted by the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue
Explore the world with the Purdue for Life Foundation! We offer you the world through exciting international and domestic travel opportunities. Sharing experiences with your fellow Purdue travelers makes them all the richer.
Location: Hilton Naples // 5111 Tamiami Trail North
Hosted by the Purdue for Life Foundation
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13
Join us for fun in the sun along the three miles of powdery white sand just outside the Naples Grande Beach Resort in our private area reserved just for Boilermakers. Bottled water, sodas, snacks, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and towels will be provided (supply limited).
Location: Clam Pass Park // 465 Seagate Drive
Cost: $30 per person
Hosted by the Purdue for Life Foundation
Enjoy drinks, appetizers, and music at a Student Life sunset reception with Vice Provost Beth McCuskey. Discover how Student Life supports Boilermakers on their unique and personal paths.
Location: Naples Grande Beach Resort // 475 Seagate Drive
Hosted by Student Life
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14
Join us for breakfast and the opportunity to hear campus updates from our university deans.
Location: Naples Grande Beach Resort // 475 Seagate Drive
Cost: $15
Hosted by President’s Council
Discover groundbreaking work taking place across the university through informative sessions led by Purdue faculty and staff. Simply select “Back to Class Sessions” when you register to let us know you’re coming, and then decide what sessions to attend when you arrive that morning.
Location: Naples Grande Beach Resort // 475 Seagate Drive
Hosted by President’s Council
Join President’s Council for lunch and a time of fellowship as we hear university updates from President Mung Chiang.
Location: Naples Grande Beach Resort // 475 Seagate Drive
Cost: $35
Hosted by President’s Council
Join fellow Boilermaker fans as we cheer on the Purdue men’s basketball team against the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Location: Naples Grande Beach Resort // 475 Seagate Drive
Cost: $50
Hosted by the Purdue for Life Foundation
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15
Join Arvind Raman, the John A. Edwardson Dean of the College of Engineering, for breakfast and college updates.
Location: Naples Grande Beach Resort // 475 Seagate Drive
Hosted by the College of Engineering
The deans will share how Purdue is advancing research, education, and partnerships through the One Health approach, which connects human, animal, plant, and environmental health.
Location: Naples Grande Beach Resort // 475 Seagate Drive
Hosted by the Colleges of Agriculture, Health and Human Sciences, Pharmacy, and Veterinary Medicine
Continue your lifelong learning through informative classes highlighting Purdue’s persistent pursuit of the next giant leap.
Exclusive for President’s Council members. Email pc@purdueforlife.org to learn how to become a member.