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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. 
TEAM NIGHT   

Join us for an evening of conversation at our first team in the fall semester.
  • Date: Wednesday, September 16
  • Location: SCHM 112
  • Time: 6pm
  • Food will be provided



PGSG MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

Navigating graduate school is easier when you have the right people in your corner!
The PGSG 2026-2027 Mentorship Program is here to connect graduate students with peers who can provide guidance, encouragement, support, and valuable insights throughout the graduate school journey.
Whether you're looking for a mentor to help you navigate graduate school or you're ready to give back as a mentor and support another graduate student, we'd love to have you join our community!
Scan the QR code on the flyer to get started



 
FROM THE CAREER TEAM 

RESUME ROADSHOW

Ready for the Fall Career Fair?
Join us at PGSC 105 to receive one-on-one resume feedback from career consultants to strengthen your job, internship, and assistantship applications.

Date: Thursday September 10 and Friday September 11
Time: 11am - 2pm
Location: PGSC 105



Counselor Conversation
 Join Purdue International Student Services (ISS) and Purdue Graduate Student Government (PGSG) for a Counselor Conversation on practical training options for graduate students.
This session will cover the following:
  • The latest guidance on Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and its eligibility pathways.
  • The impact of the new Fixed Period of Admission (FPA) rule on Post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT). Key considerations for students applying for OPT during the upcoming transition period and beyond.
Date: Friday, September 25th
Time: 11am - 1pm
Location: PGSC 105
FROM THE DIVERSITY  TEAM 

Join us for an Advocacy Hour with the Center for Advocacy, Response, and Education 9/16 in the PGSC to learn more about valuable resources available to you at Purdue!

Date: Monday, September 16
Time: 12pm - 1pm
Location: PGSC Lobby
 
FROM THE COMMUNITY TEAM


LITERARY CLUB 

Hey book lovers! Join the PGSG Literary Club this September as we read "The Trial" by Franz Kafka.
OTHER NEWS ACROSS CAMPUS
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 during to all graduate students Monday through Friday from 8am to 9pm (doors closes at 8:45pm). Enjoy what the Center has to offer! 
Kitchenette equipped with microwaves, full size refrigerator, coffee, hot chocolate, snacks (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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Engineering  Academic Career Club - Fall Callout

Engineering Academic Career Club (EACC) – 2026 Fall Callout

Are you a graduate student considering a faculty career or postdoctoral position after completing your degree?
Join the Engineering Academic Career Club (EACC) to connect with others pursuing academic careers and learn about helpful resources, workshops, mentoring, and career opportunities.
Food will be provided.

Date: September 17
Time: 5:00–6:00 PM
Location: PGSC Center, Room 105A