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WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
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September PCC Meeting
Thank you for joining us for the September meeting of the Purdue Communicators Council. You can download the meeting presentation by clicking on the button below or view the meeting recording here.
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October PCC Meeting
Mark your calendar for the next Purdue Communicators Council meeting. This meeting will be held virtually on Microsoft Teams.
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Purdue in the News
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‘Joy of My Life’ — Celebrating Jay Gephart’s Purdue ‘All-American’ Marching Band Legacy
In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Jay Gephart, the Al G. Wright Chair of Purdue Bands & Orchestras, conductor of Purdue Wind Ensemble and director of the “All-American” Marching Band.
The prestigious marching band is known as the heartbeat of the university, with Jay serving as its fifth director. In this episode you will:
- Hear about the legacy Jay hopes to leave as he steps down at the end of the 2024 season.
- Journey around the world celebrating the incredible events where the “All-American” Marching Band has performed, such as the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics; the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin; the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City; and the Indianapolis 500.
- Discover some of Jay’s favorite band traditions — including the storied “Block P” formation, which has been used since 1907 when the band broke with the tradition of marching exclusively in military formations.
- Look back on the marching band’s greatest performances from over the years, like the beloved halftime shows, one of which even included an homage to an iconic movie franchise. Hint: Stormtroopers took charge of the World’s Largest Drum, and Purdue Pete Skywalker had to battle Darth Hoosier.
- Learn who makes the incredible alumni base of the marching band unique — from Neil Armstrong to Orville Redenbacher to the dedicated members who give back again and again and again.
Don’t miss this episode celebrating Jay Gephart’s leadership and impact on Purdue Bands & Orchestras.
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For second year in a row, Purdue ranked among top 50 undergraduate colleges in America by U.S. News & World Report
Purdue University is again the highest-ranked public university in Indiana, and, for the second straight year, the state’s only public institution among the nation’s top 50, according to the latest 2025 Best Colleges ranking compiled by U.S. News & World Report. In rankings focusing primarily on undergraduate programs, released Sept. 24, Purdue placed No. 18 among public universities and tied for No. 46 overall among 434 national universities, while also extending its streak as one of the top 10 Most Innovative schools in the nation (No. 9) to seven consecutive years. |
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Photo gallery: ‘Inside the Capsule’ with the Purdue Memorial Union
On Sept. 17, Boilermakers celebrated the Purdue Memorial Union’s centennial during the “Inside the Capsule” event, which included keynote speeches, the unpacking of the 1924 PMU time capsule and the packing of a new capsule.
See photos from the celebration and learn what’s inside the new capsule.
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Kayli Peterson is driven to succeed
To NASCAR driver Kayli Peterson, comebacks aren't unfamiliar. Falling back and getting on top is all part of success. Read her story on The Persistent Pursuit and learn how Purdue Global is getting her ahead. |
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