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2023 President’s Council Events

JAN
2

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

JAN
21

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.

Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt
FEB
08

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.

A beach with rolling waves up on the sand
JUL
22

Spirit of the Rockies: Train Across Canada

Join us on a 12night 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.

Tour guide talking about the Scenes of Nature to a tour group on a trolley
AUG
24

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.

Monterey coastline in California
SEP
2

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.

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SEP
16

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.

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SEP
22

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.

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SEP
29

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.

 

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SEP
30

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.

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OCT
14

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.

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NOV
11

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.

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NOV
25

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.

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