Notable Alumni
He was the first man on the moon.
Neil Armstrong
Legend says that walking under it means you will not finish your degree in 4 years.
The Bell Tower
He is 1 of 3 men's basketball players to ever win multiple National Player of the Year honors.
Zach Edey
They are Purdue's 3 mascots (must name at least 2).
Purdue Pete, World's Largest Drum, and The Boilermaker Special
Purdue University was founded in this year.
1869
Amelia Earhart
It is the oldest residence hall on campus.
Cary Quadrangle
The home of Purdue Basketball before Mackey Arena was built.
Lambert Fieldhouse, Memorial Gymnasium
It is a common tradition to run through these 2 fountains on campus.
Loeb Fountain and the Engineering Fountain
Purdue has produced more of these than any other university, aside from the armed forces academies.
Astronauts
He ranks second all time in NFL career passing yards.
Drew Brees
If you stand here and clap, you'll hear the sound of a hammer striking metal.
The Clapping Circle
Ross-Ade Stadium is often referred to as the "Cradle of ____"
Quarterbacks
This song plays at the end of halftime at every basketball game in Mackey Arena
Sandstorm
Purdue was the first college in the United States to build their own one of these.
Airport
He coached UCLA Men's Basketball to 10 National Championships in 12 years.
John Wooden
It is the oldest building on campus still standing.
University Hall
Purdue Women's Basketball won the National Championship in this year.
1999
Every time it snows, hundreds of Purdue students enjoy going down Slayter Hill. According to campus tradition, this item is not allowed on the hill.
These were the first 3 academic colleges founded at Purdue University (must name at least 2).
Agriculture, Engineering, Science
Orville Redenbacher
Although recently demolished, this building originally burned down, and was rebuilt one brick higher.
Heavilon Hall
The last season Purdue Men's Basketball did not have a player who was at least 7 feet tall.
2011-12
If a bike is left unlocked, it is tradition to do this to it.
Put it in a tree.
First awarded in 1875, this was the first major ever earned at Purdue.
Chemistry