Effective: May 24, 2018
Last modified: February 16, 2024
Thank you for visiting this website, which is operated by the Purdue for Life Foundation (PFLF). PFLF is a separately organized, nonprofit entity, the primary purposes of which include, among others: (i) promoting the mission of Purdue University; (ii) seeking, acquiring and holding Gifts for the needs of the University; and (iii) supporting and assisting, in any other manner or by any other means whatsoever, the Board of Trustees in the conduct of the affairs of the University and the accomplishment of its educational purposes. PFLF is exempt from federal tax liability by virtue of Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501(c)(3) and qualifies as a “public charity” under IRC Section 509.
Your access to and use of this website is subject to the following Privacy Notice. PFLF is committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about what information is held and how it is used. Therefore, we are providing this Privacy Notice to explain our online information practices and the choices you can make about the way your information, including your Personally Identifiable Information, is collected, and used.
By submitting information to us and/or by using our website, you give your consent that all information that you submit, including your Personally Identifiable Information, may be processed as described herein. If you do not agree to be bound by this Privacy Notice, you may choose to not access or use this website.
This Privacy Notice applies only to the public websites connect.purdue.edu, purdueforlife.org, purduealumni.org, crowdfunding.purdue.edu, and dayofgiving.purdue.edu. Purdue websites may collect and use visitor information in different ways. Therefore, visitors to university websites should review the privacy policies for the sites they visit. PFLF is not responsible for the content of other websites or for the privacy practices of websites outside the scope of this policy.
PFLF reserves the right to change, modify, add, or remove portions of this Privacy Notice at any time and without prior notice by posting the revised version of this Privacy Notice on the website. Your use of our website following any such change constitutes your agreement that all information collected from or about you through the website after the revised Privacy Notice is posted will be subject to the terms of the revised Privacy Notice.
If you have questions or concerns about this policy, please contact us at gifts@purdueforlife.org or +1-800-319-2199.
Data We Collect and Hold
A significant proportion of the information we hold is that which you provide to us; for example, you may give us information by filling in forms on our website or by corresponding with us by telephone, email, or otherwise. If you are a student or studied at Purdue University, some of your personal data is transferred from your student record to the University’s alumni database.
Most records contain:
Passive/Automatic Collection
When you view pages on our site, the web server automatically collects non-personally identifying technical information from your computer and about your connection and may include:
Active/Manual/Voluntary Collection
Other than automatically collected technical information about your visit (described above, or cookies, described below), we may ask you to provide personal information voluntarily, such as through forms or other manual input. This information is generally retained as long as you continue to maintain a relationship with PFLF. Providing this information to us is wholly voluntary. However, not providing the requested information (or subsequently asking that the data be removed) may affect our ability to serve you or your ability to use a particular service or feature on the website. Providing the requested information indicates your consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of this information as described in this policy. Information we may request includes, but is not limited to:
Updating Inaccurate Information
If you note that your data needs to be updated or corrected, this can be updated by sending us an email at gifts@purdueforlife.org.
Information Usage
Generally, we use the information we collect through our website to:
Information Used for Contact
If you provide us with your email address as part of a purchase transaction on our website, or if you choose to receive communications from PFLF, we may periodically send you newsletters and other email. Our communications provide opportunities to opt out of future messages.
If you supply us with your postal/mailing address, you may receive periodic mailings from us with information on new opportunities. If you do not wish to receive such mailings, or would like to be added to our “do not contact” list, please let us know by:
Information Sharing
Any arrangement to share your data with a third party in support of a Purdue-approved activity will be subject to a formal agreement between the Purdue affiliate engaged in the activity and that organization to protect the security of your data. PFLF reserves the right to review and approve all such agreements.
We may share aggregate, non-personally identifiable information with other entities or organizations. We may share personally identifiable information with other entities or organizations, such as agents or contractors, under the following circumstances to:
We may provide your personally identifiable information to:
Subject to restrictions that you communicate to us relative to the use of your personal data, your information might include, but is not limited to:
Children
This site is not intentionally directed to children. PFLF does not intentionally or knowingly collect data from children under the age of 13. We encourage parents and teachers to be involved in children’s internet explorations. It is particularly important for parents to guide their children when they are asked to provide personal information online. If you have reason to believe that a child under 13 years of age is providing information to Purdue through our website, please contact gifts@purdueforlife.org.
Web Analytics and Cookies
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. Google Analytics helps us analyze how users use the site. The information about your use of the website (including, possibly, your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google. For more information, please visit Google’s Privacy Policy.
To customize the information and services offered to you, our site uses cookies to record session information. A cookie is a small data file that is written to your hard drive that contains information about your visit to a web page. If you prefer not to receive cookies, you may configure your browser not to accept them, or to notify and require approval before accepting new cookies. Some web pages/sites may not function properly if the cookies are turned off, or you may have to provide the same information each time you visit those pages.
Event Registrations, Forms, and Credit Card Transactions
Some features of this site enable credit card transactions. These features are voluntary. They include the purchasing of tickets or merchandise through event stores or donations through the site.
You are not responsible for unauthorized transactions posted to your credit card that occur as a result of submitting a credit card number to this site. This site uses industry standard Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) servers on our transaction pages. It encrypts all of your personal information including name, address, and credit card number to prevent unauthorized access as the information travels over the internet.
Purdue is fully compliant with the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard, including the use of point-to-point encryption devices when credit card information is provided in situations where the card is not available (typically by phone or postal delivered form).
Online transactions are processed by Chase, Cybersource, and Stripe.
Shortly after a gift, purchase, or refund is processed, you will receive a confirmation via email. You are advised to print out and save a copy of the order confirmation for verification that may be necessary to request refunds or resolve any disputes.
This site cannot guarantee the accuracy of information presented. However, anyone demonstrated to have engaged in fraudulent behavior may be subject, but not limited to, loss of privileges as a member as well as prosecution to the fullest extent of the law.
Mobile Messaging Terms & Conditions
The Purdue for Life Foundation has mobile messaging alert capability. To review our mobile messaging terms and conditions, please visit purdueforlife.org/mobiletc.
If you wish to opt-in to receive mobile alerts from the Purdue for Life Foundation, text HAIL PURDUE to PU1869 (781869) or visit connect.purdue.edu/optin.
Security
Due to the rapidly evolving nature of information technologies, no transmission of data over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure. While we are committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors, we cannot guarantee the security of any information that you transmit to our websites, and you do so at your own risk. However, once we receive your information, we will use reasonable safeguards consistent with prevailing industry standards and commensurate with the sensitivity of the data being stored to maintain the security of that information on our systems.
In addition, we will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding the privacy and security of visitor information.
We have appropriate security measures in place in our physical facilities to protect against the loss, misuse, or alteration of information that we have collected from you at our site.
Rights for European Union Residents Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
As of May 25, 2018, residents of the European Union member countries have these rights under GDPR:
If you would like to opt out of GDPR—that is, if you would like to receive communications from the Purdue for Life Foundation—please complete this form.
PFLF handles your personal data securely and takes proactive measures to minimize its use; primarily, those uses are to process a transaction you have requested, to carry out our responsibilities under a contract, or to pursue Purdue’s legitimate interests, where those interests are not overridden by your rights and interests. In addition, there is no statutory or contractual requirement for you to provide us with any personal data.
Some key facts and information about your data protection rights:
Effective: May 24, 2018
Last modified: February 16, 2024
Thank you for visiting this website, which is operated by the Purdue for Life Foundation (PFLF). PFLF is a separately organized, nonprofit entity, the primary purposes of which include, among others: (i) promoting the mission of Purdue University; (ii) seeking, acquiring and holding Gifts for the needs of the University; and (iii) supporting and assisting, in any other manner or by any other means whatsoever, the Board of Trustees in the conduct of the affairs of the University and the accomplishment of its educational purposes. PFLF is exempt from federal tax liability by virtue of Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501(c)(3) and qualifies as a “public charity” under IRC Section 509.
Your access to and use of this website is subject to the following Privacy Notice. PFLF is committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about what information is held and how it is used. Therefore, we are providing this Privacy Notice to explain our online information practices and the choices you can make about the way your information, including your Personally Identifiable Information, is collected, and used.
By submitting information to us and/or by using our website, you give your consent that all information that you submit, including your Personally Identifiable Information, may be processed as described herein. If you do not agree to be bound by this Privacy Notice, you may choose to not access or use this website.
This Privacy Notice applies only to the public websites connect.purdue.edu, purdueforlife.org, purduealumni.org, crowdfunding.purdue.edu, and dayofgiving.purdue.edu. Purdue websites may collect and use visitor information in different ways. Therefore, visitors to university websites should review the privacy policies for the sites they visit. PFLF is not responsible for the content of other websites or for the privacy practices of websites outside the scope of this policy.
PFLF reserves the right to change, modify, add, or remove portions of this Privacy Notice at any time and without prior notice by posting the revised version of this Privacy Notice on the website. Your use of our website following any such change constitutes your agreement that all information collected from or about you through the website after the revised Privacy Notice is posted will be subject to the terms of the revised Privacy Notice.
If you have questions or concerns about this policy, please contact us at gifts@purdueforlife.org or +1-800-319-2199.
Data We Collect and Hold
A significant proportion of the information we hold is that which you provide to us; for example, you may give us information by filling in forms on our website or by corresponding with us by telephone, email, or otherwise. If you are a student or studied at Purdue University, some of your personal data is transferred from your student record to the University’s alumni database.
Most records contain:
Passive/Automatic Collection
When you view pages on our site, the web server automatically collects non-personally identifying technical information from your computer and about your connection and may include:
Active/Manual/Voluntary Collection
Other than automatically collected technical information about your visit (described above, or cookies, described below), we may ask you to provide personal information voluntarily, such as through forms or other manual input. This information is generally retained as long as you continue to maintain a relationship with PFLF. Providing this information to us is wholly voluntary. However, not providing the requested information (or subsequently asking that the data be removed) may affect our ability to serve you or your ability to use a particular service or feature on the website. Providing the requested information indicates your consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of this information as described in this policy. Information we may request includes, but is not limited to:
Updating Inaccurate Information
If you note that your data needs to be updated or corrected, this can be updated by sending us an email at gifts@purdueforlife.org.
Information Usage
Generally, we use the information we collect through our website to:
Information Used for Contact
If you provide us with your email address as part of a purchase transaction on our website, or if you choose to receive communications from PFLF, we may periodically send you newsletters and other email. Our communications provide opportunities to opt out of future messages.
If you supply us with your postal/mailing address, you may receive periodic mailings from us with information on new opportunities. If you do not wish to receive such mailings, or would like to be added to our “do not contact” list, please let us know by:
Information Sharing
Any arrangement to share your data with a third party in support of a Purdue-approved activity will be subject to a formal agreement between the Purdue affiliate engaged in the activity and that organization to protect the security of your data. PFLF reserves the right to review and approve all such agreements.
We may share aggregate, non-personally identifiable information with other entities or organizations. We may share personally identifiable information with other entities or organizations, such as agents or contractors, under the following circumstances to:
We may provide your personally identifiable information to:
Subject to restrictions that you communicate to us relative to the use of your personal data, your information might include, but is not limited to:
Children
This site is not intentionally directed to children. PFLF does not intentionally or knowingly collect data from children under the age of 13. We encourage parents and teachers to be involved in children’s internet explorations. It is particularly important for parents to guide their children when they are asked to provide personal information online. If you have reason to believe that a child under 13 years of age is providing information to Purdue through our website, please contact gifts@purdueforlife.org.
Web Analytics and Cookies
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. Google Analytics helps us analyze how users use the site. The information about your use of the website (including, possibly, your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google. For more information, please visit Google’s Privacy Policy.
To customize the information and services offered to you, our site uses cookies to record session information. A cookie is a small data file that is written to your hard drive that contains information about your visit to a web page. If you prefer not to receive cookies, you may configure your browser not to accept them, or to notify and require approval before accepting new cookies. Some web pages/sites may not function properly if the cookies are turned off, or you may have to provide the same information each time you visit those pages.
Event Registrations, Forms, and Credit Card Transactions
Some features of this site enable credit card transactions. These features are voluntary. They include the purchasing of tickets or merchandise through event stores or donations through the site.
You are not responsible for unauthorized transactions posted to your credit card that occur as a result of submitting a credit card number to this site. This site uses industry standard Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) servers on our transaction pages. It encrypts all of your personal information including name, address, and credit card number to prevent unauthorized access as the information travels over the internet.
Purdue is fully compliant with the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard, including the use of point-to-point encryption devices when credit card information is provided in situations where the card is not available (typically by phone or postal delivered form).
Online transactions are processed by Chase, Cybersource, and Stripe.
Shortly after a gift, purchase, or refund is processed, you will receive a confirmation via email. You are advised to print out and save a copy of the order confirmation for verification that may be necessary to request refunds or resolve any disputes.
This site cannot guarantee the accuracy of information presented. However, anyone demonstrated to have engaged in fraudulent behavior may be subject, but not limited to, loss of privileges as a member as well as prosecution to the fullest extent of the law.
Mobile Messaging Terms & Conditions
The Purdue for Life Foundation has mobile messaging alert capability. To review our mobile messaging terms and conditions, please visit purdueforlife.org/mobiletc.
If you wish to opt-in to receive mobile alerts from the Purdue for Life Foundation, text HAIL PURDUE to PU1869 (781869) or visit connect.purdue.edu/optin.
Security
Due to the rapidly evolving nature of information technologies, no transmission of data over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure. While we are committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors, we cannot guarantee the security of any information that you transmit to our websites, and you do so at your own risk. However, once we receive your information, we will use reasonable safeguards consistent with prevailing industry standards and commensurate with the sensitivity of the data being stored to maintain the security of that information on our systems.
In addition, we will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding the privacy and security of visitor information.
We have appropriate security measures in place in our physical facilities to protect against the loss, misuse, or alteration of information that we have collected from you at our site.
Rights for European Union Residents Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
As of May 25, 2018, residents of the European Union member countries have these rights under GDPR:
If you would like to opt out of GDPR—that is, if you would like to receive communications from the Purdue for Life Foundation—please complete this form.
PFLF handles your personal data securely and takes proactive measures to minimize its use; primarily, those uses are to process a transaction you have requested, to carry out our responsibilities under a contract, or to pursue Purdue’s legitimate interests, where those interests are not overridden by your rights and interests. In addition, there is no statutory or contractual requirement for you to provide us with any personal data.
Some key facts and information about your data protection rights:
I’m walking with Grandparents University tour group near the steps of Hovde Hall. It’s a Thursday morning in July, and the only students around are between the ages of 7 and 14. I catch a snippet of a conversation between a grandmother and her grandson as she details the pranks she pulled with her friends around this area.
I smile because just a few months ago I was doing the same thing.
Grandparents University (GPU) is a two-day event where grandparents and their grandchildren embrace Purdue and all it has to offer.
Participants choose a specific major to study and attend a class taught by Boilermaker experts. The majors aren’t exactly like the ones we have here at Purdue, but they do get to do cool activities like creating hot sauce, designing monsters, flying drones, and cooking in a Purdue kitchen. It’s a great opportunity to see wisdom and curiosity combined in the classroom, as grandparents and their grandchildren collaborate on these projects. They’re equally willing to learn from the instructors —and from each other—while creating lasting memories.
They might not know it yet, but this Purdue experience at such a young age will help with their college decision in a few years.
My mother started working at Purdue when she was pregnant with me, so I’ve been familiar with the university my whole life. Many of my childhood memories are associated with different parts of campus, and these memories played a big part in my decision to attend Purdue. I was going to a place that I knew—a place I already considered a home away from home. In the same way, when these children make their college decisions, they will already have built connections with Purdue through Grandparents University.
It will also help they already have a Purdue degree!
At the end of GPU, the kids graduate just like regular students by walking across the stage of Elliott Hall of Music. They even have their own caps to decorate and keep—which is great because robe rentals would be a nightmare.
I had been to nine commencement ceremonies before my own in May, so I’m well-versed in Purdue graduations. Nevertheless, it was still fun to watch this one.
These children had learned so much more than what was taught in their major. They learned more about their grandparents and strengthened their connection with them. They learned about the university and what’s in store for them when they (hopefully) become Boilermakers. And at the Block Party, they befriended students they had never met before and hung out on Memorial Mall—just like regular college students.
It was almost exactly what I experienced throughout my college career. Yes, I got my degree and now have a job as was intended on this life path. But I also made lifelong friendships and went outside my comfort zone in ways that helped me grow as an individual.
Purdue shaped me and continues to shape me. I credit a lot of my growth as a person and a professional to my college career here, and a lot of what I know to the professors and instructors I had throughout my education.
Through Grandparents University, you have the opportunity to provide the same transformative experience for future Boilermakers. You can be the Purdue instructor that inspires a path that lasts a lifetime.
Patsy earned a bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition in business from Purdue in 1969, in addition to an MBA in food marketing from Michigan State University in 1970. She retired from Kraft Foods in 2006 after 36 years in corporate food marketing and marketing communications management.
A community volunteer, Patsy serves on the Women’s Fund of Central Indiana Advisory Board and the Purdue College of Health and Human Sciences Dean’s Leadership Council, in addition to the President’s Council Advisory Board. She is a former member of the Health and Human Sciences Alumni Board. Patsy held several offices from 2006 through 2013, including president and treasurer. She serves her community’s Discover Indianapolis Club in Fishers, holding several leadership roles for over 10 years.
Patsy has received several honors, including the Purdue University Nutrition Science Department Hall of Fame recipient in 2009 and the Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences Distinguished Alumni Award in 2016. She also received the college’s Gold and Black Award in 2016, an honor reserved for donors who have moved the college forward by committing exceptional financial resources.
In addition to endowing two scholarships, the Patsy J. Mellott Scholarship and Patsy J. Mellott HHS Scholarship, she established the Patsy J. Mellott Teaching Innovation Award in the College of Health and Human Sciences in 2013. In 2015, she endowed the Patsy J. Mellott Women’s Tennis Coach Performance Award. She is a lead donor in the Christine M. Ladisch Faculty Leadership Award and the Purdue Women’s Network Virginia C. Meredith Scholarship for the College of Health and Human Sciences.