2023 President’s Council Events
Cheer on the Boilers at the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl
The Boilermakers are going to Orlando to take on LSU in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. We hope that you can join us to cheer on the Boilers and attend the Purdue for Life Official Pregame Tailgate. Registration available now.

Splendors of Egypt and the Nile
Join us for an 11-night bucket list land and cruise program to uncover Egypt’s ancient secrets while visiting iconic landmarks, temples, and monuments! Begin and end the tour in Cairo and cruise the Nile aboard the brand new and all-inclusive, 84-guest Uniworld S.S. Sphinx, exclusively chartered for the President’s Council. An enchanting land of marvels, myths, and wonders old and new, Egypt is an extraordinary destination no culturally curious traveler will want to miss. Learn more here.

Purdue for Life Foundation Annual Weekend – Naples
Plan to join us in Naples, Florida for the annual Purdue for Life weekend. From the welcome bash and President’s Council dinner to John Purdue Club Mollenkopf-Keyes golf outing and college breakfasts, there is plenty of Purdue fun to be had. Learn more here.

Spirit of the Rockies: Train Across Canada
Join us on a 12–night land and train adventure, July 22-August 2, discovering the most impressive sights of Western Canada. Traverse the Continental Divide and enjoy awe-inspiring views from the panoramic windows of a bi-level glass dome coach onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Stops along the way will introduce you to stunning mountain towns, Jasper National Park, and more. This trip has officially sold out – we can’t wait to travel across Canada with our President’s Council family. If you would like to join the waitlist, you can do so here.

Monterey Getaway
Explore the beautiful central California coast including Monterey, Carmel-by-the-Sea, and Big Sur. You won’t want to miss this long weekend of dining, drinking, and exploring. A special dinner at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, 17-mile drive in picturesque Pebble Beach, Folktale Winery, optional golfing or wildlife boat ride, and more. This trip has sold out! If you are interested in joining the waitlist, you may do so here.

Purdue vs Fresno State Tailgate
Coming to cheer on your Boilermakers as they take on the Bulldogs? Plan to join us at the pregame tailgate to enjoy a delicious meal, a performance by the All-American Marching Band, and a visit from Purdue Pete. Registration opportunities will be available later this summer.

Purdue vs Syracuse Tailgate
Get ready to support your Boilermakers as they take on Syracuse by joining us at the pregame tailgate. Enjoy a delicious meal, a performance by the All-American Marching Band, and a visit from Purdue Pete. Registration opportunities will be available later this summer.

Purdue vs Wisconsin Tailgate
Join us on Friday night at the pregame tailgate as your Boilermakers get ready to fight the Wisconsin Badgers. Enjoy a delicious meal, a performance by the All-American Marching Band, and a visit from Purdue Pete. Registration opportunities will be available later this summer.

President’s Council Annual Weekend
Join us for Back to Class, Annual Dinner, the pregame tailgate, and all the other Homecoming festivities. More details and registration will be available later this summer.

Purdue Homecoming Tailgate
Purdue’s Homecoming game will be against the Illinois Fighting Illini. Come help cheer on your Boilermakers and enjoy all the Homecoming Festivities, including the pregame tailgate. Enjoy a delicious meal, a performance by the All-American Marching Band, and a visit from Purdue Pete. Registration opportunities will be available later this summer.

Purdue vs Ohio State Tailgate
Get ready to support your Boilermakers as they take on the Buckeyes by joining us at the pregame tailgate. Enjoy a delicious meal, a performance by the All-American Marching Band, and a visit from Purdue Pete. Registration opportunities will be available later this summer.

Purdue vs Minnesota Tailgate
Coming to cheer on your Boilermakers as they take on the Gophers? Plan to join us for the pregame tailgate to enjoy a delicious meal, a performance by the All-American Marching Band, and a visit from Purdue Pete. Registration opportunities will be available later this summer.

Purdue vs Indiana Tailgate
Come support your Boilermakers as they battle IU at home to determine who will win The Old Oaken Bucket! Plan to join us for the pregame tailgate to enjoy a delicious meal, a performance by the All-American Marching Band, and a visit from Purdue Pete. Registration opportunities will be available later this summer.
