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Boiler Scroll & Spotlight
News and more...
Be informed, be involved, be ahead!!!
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PGSG Updates | Workshops | Events | Grants | Meet Your Reps | News on Campus | Grad Student Spotlight
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Welcome to Boiler Scroll & Spotlight, your weekly grapevine about events and activities around you! We bring you the latest news, upcoming events, and essential updates. With a focus on keeping you connected and informed, Boiler Scroll & Spotlight ensures you never miss out on the happenings that matter most to you. From campus events to student achievements, we scroll through it all so you can be informed, be involved and be ahead in your grad journey.
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FROM THE COMMUNITY TEAM
RESEARCH-O-RAMA
The Community Team invites you to present your research to the Greater Lafayette community at our annual Research-O-Rama event at the West Lafayette Public Library on February 21st. If you're interested in presenting please fill out the sign up form here or with the QR code below.
THE LITERARY CLUB
Hey book lovers! Join the PGSG Literary Club this February as we read "Book Lovers" by Taylor Jenkins Reid
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FROM THE GRAC TEAM
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FROM THE DIVERSITY TEAM
PIZZA UNCOMMON
LUNCH & LEARN SERIES: LOCAL BUSINESSES PANEL
Join the Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center (AAARCC) and the Purdue Graduate Student Government (PGSG) for "Local Businesses Panel: Self-made, Community-rooted Entrepreneurship" on Thursday, February 12, 12pm-1pm at the AAARCC (915 5th St). Ask how local businesses establish themselves, identify and serve needs, find personal satisfaction, and
continue operating in the greater Lafayette community.
Speakers:
- Don Dennis,
Co-Owner of Rat Pak Venue & Mobile DJs
- Jack Hsiao,
Founder of
Latea (CA, CO, IL, IN)
- Amy Hysong, CAM,
Property Manager at
The Landing Apartments
- Tina Minjares,
Owner
of Banh Mi & Polished Nail Bar
Viviana Salazar
Co-Owner of G&V Charcuterie and
Freelance Marketer for Mama Ines
This event is part of AAARCC Spring 2026 Lunch & Learn Series and is generously co-sponsored by PGSG. This event is free and open to all Boilermakers.
Doors open at 11:50am and the panel starts at 12pm. This is a hybrid event. In-person seating is limited to the first 50 attendees. Please consider joining us over Zoom here.
AUTHENTIC ITALIAN
Filling out this form does not confirm attendance. You will receive an email with waivers to complete to confirm your attendance. All safety waivers must be filled out to attend. Join us to celebrate food from various cultures in our cultural tasting series. On Tuesday February 24th at 5:00 PM in the demonstration kitchen at the co-rec we will be having a private tasting session with the theme - Authentic Italian! First come first served based on the registration form. An email will be sent out to confirm participation if you were one of the first 20 to fill out this form.
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FROM THE LIFE TEAM
Valentine's Pottery Painting
Date : 14 February 2026, Saturday
Time : 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm
Location : Walkway- between Movie Theatre & Hilton Garden Inn, 310 E State St, West Lafayette, IN 47906
This is an RSVp based event, limited to 60 attendees. Please read the instructions on the RSVP form before filling it. Each attendee's pottery is covered up to 30$.
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AFTER-HOURS RIDE WITH LYFT
The After-Hours ride with Lyft is on a first come first served basis. See QR code above and link here to claim the subsidy amount.
Code: PGSG17W3XDL
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OTHER NEWS ACROSS CAMPUS |
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PGSCenter: THE HOME OF PGSG
Make this your home on campus - Purdue Graduate Student Center is located at 504 Northwestern Avenue, West Lafayette. We are located right in front of the Northwestern Parking Garage. PGSCenter is open to all graduate students Monday through Friday from 8 am to 9 pm . Enjoy what the Center has to offer!
Kitchenette equipped with microwaves, full size refrigerator, coffee, hot chocolate, snack (first come first served basis) & Coke vending machines. Lounge features large screen TV, piano keyboard, board games, etc. We also have 60 seating conference room for seminars, meetings, etc.
Plus, there are many areas to use for study space or meet up with friends!
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MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING DAY
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Three Minute Thesis Competition Now Accepting Student Submissions!!!
Your Research. Your Stage. Your Chance to Win $5K.
Showcase your research and sharpen your science communication skills by competing in Three Minute Thesis (3MT). 3MT is a fast paced research communication competition where the top ten finalists compete for $5,000 and advancement to the regional 3MT competition.
How to Submit? - Visit the 3MT webpage
- Create a 3-minute video explaining your research
- Complete this survey
Say it in 6 Competition
Click link here to apply.
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From The Purdue Center for Advocacy, Response & Education
The Purdue Center for Advocacy, Response & Education (better known as CARE) offers free workshops about bystander intervention, recognizing interpersonal violence, and supporting survivors. In just 30–60 minutes, these workshops empower participants with the tools and confidence to make a meaningful difference in the lives of their classmates and community.
If you or your organization are interested in learning more and being a catalyst for change on campus, please reach out at CARE@purdue.edu or workshop request form.
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https://www.purduegradstudents.com 
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