THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11
Join fellow Purdue women for breakfast and an opportunity to connect, share, and build meaningful relationships.
Location: Hilton Naples—5111 Tamiami Trail North
Cost: $25
Hosted by the Purdue Women’s Network
Explore big ideas, bold thinking, and the groundbreaking work shaping Purdue’s future. Through engaging talks and conversations, university leaders, faculty, and experts will bring key institutional priorities and thought-provoking topics to life in an approachable, dynamic format as we celebrate the heroes who make each Purdue victory possible. Topics will rotate throughout the afternoon, creating a cohesive and informative program. Come for the ideas, stay for the conversation, and discover something new along the way.
Location: Naples Grande Beach Resort—475 Seagate Drive
Cost: $18.69
Hosted by the Purdue for Life Foundation
Let the good times roll as we kick off our time together in Naples. Join us for a festive outdoor party with welcome remarks from Purdue’s new athletics director, Tommy McClelland.
Location: Naples Grande Beach Resort—475 Seagate Drive
Cost: $90
Hosted by the Purdue for Life Foundation
Reconnect with Purdue Engineering alumni and friends during the college’s annual dinner, hosted by Mark Lundstrom, John A. Edwardson Dean of College of Engineering.
Location: Club Pelican Bay—707 Gulf Park Drive
Hosted by the College of Engineering // Invitation only
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
Join fellow alumni and friends of the Colleges of Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture for an evening of connection and conversation. Enjoy light refreshments and cocktails, and hear Dean Bret Marsh and Dean Bernie Engel share how their colleges are shaping the future of the university. We look forward to celebrating Purdue with you!
Location: Private residence
Hosted by the Colleges of Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture // Invitation only
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12
The John Purdue Club invites you to the annual Mollenkopf-Keyes Golf Classic in Naples, Florida! Join fellow Boilermakers for an unforgettable day of brunch, premier golf, and the 19th Hole Par-Tee. Enjoy a round of golf on the recently renovated courses at the Club at the Strand, generously made available by Purdue alumnus Eric Morgan. Following the day on the course, celebrate at the 19th Hole Par-Tee, featuring food, drinks, and entertainment sponsored by Harry’s Chocolate Shop.
Location: The Club at the Strand—5840 Strand Boulevard
Cost:
If you would like to register for the Mollenkopf-Keyes Classic, please call your Boilermaker Athletics Representative.
Hosted by the John Purdue Club
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 for Boilermakers. Bottled water, sodas, snacks, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and towels will be provided—supply is limited.
Location: Naples Grande Beach Resort—475 Seagate Drive
Cost: $30
Hosted by the Purdue for Life Foundation
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. Paddles, balls, snacks, and water will be provided.
Location: All attendees must meet at the Hilton Naples—5111 Tamiami Trail North—to take the provided shuttle transportation.
Cost: $75
Hosted by the Purdue for Life Foundation
Join the Purdue College of Liberal Arts for a private eco-cruise through Rookery Bay. Explore Southwest Florida’s mangroves, wildlife, ecology, and local history during this guided experience.
Location: Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve—300 Tower Road
Cost: $50
All attendees must take the provided shuttle transportation to and from the eco-cruise, which will take place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Pickup will be at 2:45 p.m. at the Hilton Naples—5111 Tamiami Trail North—and the return shuttle will arrive at the Hilton Naples at 6 p.m.
Hosted by the College of Liberal Arts // Invitation only
Enjoy an evening of refreshments, conversation, and Purdue spirit with fellow Boilermakers and friends as we celebrate the student experience.
Location: Naples Grande Beach Resort—475 Seagate Drive
Hosted by Student Life
Get fired up as we watch the Boilermakers take on the Fighting Illini! Join us for great company and gameday excitement. A cash bar will be available.
Location: Hilton Naples—5111 Tamiami Trail North
Hosted by the Purdue for Life Foundation
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13
Hear the latest updates from university leaders during our Back to Class breakfast before a morning of engaging sessions.
Location: Naples Grande Beach Resort—475 Seagate Drive
Cost: $15
Hosted by President’s Council
Continue your lifelong learning through informative classes highlighting Purdue’s global impact and persistent pursuit of the next giant leap.
Location: Naples Grande Beach Resort—475 Seagate Drive
Hosted by President’s Council
Wrap up an unforgettable week in Naples by joining your President’s Council family for a time of fellowship and fun over lunch.
Location: Naples Grande Beach Resort—475 Seagate Drive
Cost: $100
Hosted by President’s Council
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11
Join fellow Purdue women for breakfast and an opportunity to connect, share, and build meaningful relationships.
Location: Hilton Naples—5111 Tamiami Trail North
Cost: $25
Hosted by the Purdue Women’s Network
Explore big ideas, bold thinking, and the groundbreaking work shaping Purdue’s future. Through engaging talks and conversations, university leaders, faculty, and experts will bring key institutional priorities and thought-provoking topics to life in an approachable, dynamic format as we celebrate the heroes who make each Purdue victory possible. Topics will rotate throughout the afternoon, creating a cohesive and informative program. Come for the ideas, stay for the conversation, and discover something new along the way.
Location: Naples Grande Beach Resort—475 Seagate Drive
Cost: $18.69
Hosted by the Purdue for Life Foundation
Let the good times roll as we kick off our time together in Naples. Join us for a festive outdoor party with welcome remarks from Purdue’s new athletics director, Tommy McClelland.
Location: Naples Grande Beach Resort—475 Seagate Drive
Cost: $90
Hosted by the Purdue for Life Foundation
Reconnect with Purdue Engineering alumni and friends during the college’s annual dinner, hosted by Mark Lundstrom, John A. Edwardson Dean of College of Engineering.
Location: Club Pelican Bay—707 Gulf Park Drive
Hosted by the College of Engineering // Invitation only
Join fellow alumni and friends of the Colleges of Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture for an evening of connection and conversation. Enjoy light refreshments and cocktails, and hear Dean Bret Marsh and Dean Bernie Engel share how their colleges are shaping the future of the university. We look forward to celebrating Purdue with you!
Location: Private residence
Hosted by the Colleges of Veterinary Medicine and Agriculture // Invitation only
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12
The John Purdue Club invites you to the annual Mollenkopf-Keyes Golf Classic in Naples, Florida! Join fellow Boilermakers for an unforgettable day of brunch, premier golf, and the 19th Hole Par-Tee. Enjoy a round of golf on the recently renovated courses at the Club at the Strand, generously made available by Purdue alumnus Eric Morgan. Following the day on the course, celebrate at the 19th Hole Par-Tee, featuring food, drinks, and entertainment sponsored by Harry’s Chocolate Shop.
Location:The Club at the Strand—5840 Strand Boulevard
Cost:
If you would like to register for the Mollenkopf-Keyes Classic, please call your Boilermaker Athletics Representative.
Hosted by the John Purdue Club
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 for Boilermakers. Bottled water, sodas, snacks, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and towels will be provided—supply is limited.
Location: Naples Grande Beach Resort—475 Seagate Drive
Cost: $30
Hosted by the Purdue for Life Foundation
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. Paddles, balls, snacks, and water will be provided.
Location: All attendees must meet at the Hilton Naples—5111 Tamiami Trail North—to take the provided shuttle transportation.
Cost: $75
Hosted by the Purdue for Life Foundation
Join the Purdue College of Liberal Arts for a private eco-cruise through Rookery Bay. Explore Southwest Florida’s mangroves, wildlife, ecology, and local history during this guided experience.
Location: Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve—300 Tower Road
Cost: $50
All attendees must take the provided shuttle transportation to and from the eco-cruise, which will take place from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Pickup will be at 2:45 p.m. at the Hilton Naples—5111 Tamiami Trail North—and the return shuttle will arrive at the Hilton Naples at 6 p.m.
Hosted by the College of Liberal Arts // Invitation only
Enjoy an evening of refreshments, conversation, and Purdue spirit with fellow Boilermakers and friends as we celebrate the student experience.
Location: Naples Grande Beach Resort—475 Seagate Drive
Hosted by Student Life
Get fired up as we watch the Boilermakers take on the Fighting Illini! Join us for great company and gameday excitement. A cash bar will be available.
Location: Hilton Naples—5111 Tamiami Trail North
Hosted by the Purdue for Life Foundation
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13
Hear the latest updates from university leaders during our Back to Class breakfast before a morning of engaging sessions.
Location: Naples Grande Beach Resort—475 Seagate Drive
Cost: $15
Hosted by President’s Council
Continue your lifelong learning through informative classes highlighting Purdue’s global impact and persistent pursuit of the next giant leap.
Location: Naples Grande Beach Resort—475 Seagate Drive
Hosted by President’s Council
Wrap up an unforgettable week in Naples by joining your President’s Council family for a time of fellowship and fun over lunch.
Location: Naples Grande Beach Resort—475 Seagate Drive
Cost: $100
Hosted by President’s Council