A University of Tradition: The Spirit of Purdue

by Purdue Reamer Club

Overview

A University of Tradition is a fascinating compilation of history, customs, pictures, and facts about Purdue University from its founding in 1869 to the present day. Covering all aspects of Purdue, from the origin of the nickname of its students and alumni—Boilermakers—to a chronological list of all buildings ever constructed on the campus of West Lafayette, Indiana, this book presents the ultimate insider's guide to one of the world's great universities. It contains a wealth of facts about student, academic, sporting, and campus traditions, as well as biographical information on all the University presidents and other members of Purdue's family, including David Ross, Neil Armstrong, Eliza Fowler, Jack Mollenkopf, Helen Schleman, and Amelia Earhart. A University of Tradition spotlights many items that will spark the memories of any Purdue alumnus or fan. No matter if you were in the "All-American" Marching Band, lived in the Quad, participated in Grand Prix, wrote for the Purdue Exponent, or were on campus when the Boilermakers won the 1967 Rose Bowl, you will appreciate and enjoy this book. The second edition is fully updated for 2012 and includes information about new landmarks, new traditions, and the incoming twelfth president of the University.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781557536303
Publisher:	Purdue University Press
Publication date:	11/01/2012
Series:	The Founders Series
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	296
Sales rank:	728,012
Product dimensions:	7.60(w) x 11.10(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

The Purdue Reamer Club is a student organization at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. The Club was founded in 1923 and is dedicated to fostering the observance of school traditions, supporting all sporting events, and aiding in the development of proper school spirit. They are also the caretakers of the Boilermaker Special, the much traveled "train" that is the official mascot of Purdue University.

Table of Contents

PREFACE
FROM THE GROUND UP
John Purdue
The Morrill Acts
Founding of the University
Old Gold and Black
Boilermakers
Official University Seal
HITTING THE BOOKS
College of Agriculture
College of Education
College of Engineering
College of Health and Human Sciences
Krannert School of Management
College of Liberal Arts
College of Pharmacy
College of Science
College of Technology
College of Veterinary Medicine
The Graduate School
The Purdue Mace
The Presidential Medallion
Commencement
LEADING THE WAY
Richard C. Owen
Abraham C. Shortridge
John S. Hougham
Emerson E. White
James H. Smart
Winthrop E. Stone
Henry W. Marshall
Edward C. Elliott
Andrey A. Potter
Frederick L. Hovde
Arthur G. Hansen
John W. Hicks
Steven C. Beering
Martin C. Jischke
France A. Córdova
Timothy D. Sands
Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr.
BRICKS AND MORTAR
Accelerator Laboratory
Armory
Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering
Steven C. Beering Hall of Liberal Arts
Delon and Elizabeth Hampton Hall of Civil Engineering
Class of 1950 Lecture Hall
Cultural Centers
Black Cultural Center
Latino Cultural Center
Native American Education and Cultural Center
Dining Courts
Earhart Dining Court
Ford Dining Court
Hillenbrand Dining Court
Wiley Dining Court
Windsor Dining Court
Discovery Park
Elliott Hall of Music
Felix Haas Hall (Memorial Gymnasium)
Philip E. Nelson Hall of Food Science
Forestry Building
Fowler Hall
Grissom Hall
Heavilon Hall
Herrick Laboratories
Martin C. Jischke Hall of Biomedical Engineering
Krannert Building and Rawls Hall
Richard and Patricia Lawson Hall of Computer Science
Lilly Hall of Life Sciences
Charles J. Lynn Hall of Veterinary Medicine
Marriott Hall
Mechanical Engineering
Pfendler Hall
Physics Building
Purdue Memorial Union
The Great Hall
Stained Glass Window
Purdue Airport
France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center
Purdue Research Park
Slayter Center for the Performing Arts
Smith Hall
Stanley Coulter Hall
University Hall
University Residences
Cary Quadrangle
Earhart Hall
First Street Towers
Harrison Hall
Hawkins Hall
Hillenbrand Hall
Hilltop Apartments
McCutcheon Residence Hall
Meredith Hall
Owen Hall
Purdue Village
Shreve Hall
Tarkington Hall
Wiley Hall
Windsor Halls
Westwood
Yue-Kong Pao Hall
LANDMARKS
Academy Park
The Acres
Boilermaker Statue
Centennial Time Capsule
Class of Water Sculpture
Class Pillars
Continuum Sculpture
Freedom Square
Flagpole
Gateway to the Future
Hello Walk and Memorial Mall
Horticulture Park
John Purdue’s Grave
Loeb Fountain
Old Pump
Purdue Bell Tower
Purdue Mall
The Purdue Railroad
Smokestack
Smoking Fence
Stone Lions Fountain
Stuart Field
Transformation Sculpture
Trees of Purdue
Unfinished Block P
STANDING TALL
George Ade
Neil Armstrong
Herbert C. Brown
Eugene A. Cernan
Roger B. Chaffee
Stanley Coulter
David Crosthwait, Jr.
Amelia Earhart
Gebisa Ejeta
Ray Ewry
Eliza Fowler
Lillian M. Gilbreth
Virgil “Gus” Grissom
Leroy Keyes
Ward “Piggy” Lambert
Guy “Red” Mackey
Mary Lockwood Matthews
John T. McCutcheon
Virginia Claypool Meredith
Jack Mollenkopf
National Society of Black Engineers
Ei-ichi Negishi
Philip E. Nelson
Orville Redenbacher
David Ross
Jerry Ross
Salty Dogs
Helen B. Schleman
Carolyn E. Shoemaker
Robert B. Stewart
Dorothy Stratton
Don Thompson
Janice Voss
Mary Weber
John R. Wooden
HERE’S TO THE BLACK AND GOLD
Athletic Facilities
Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex
Lambert Fieldhouse
Mackey Arena
Northwest Site
John and Anna Margaret Ross
Alexander Field
Dennis J. and Mary Lou Schwartz
Tennis Center
Varsity Soccer Complex
Ross-Ade Stadium
The Big Ten Conference
Mascots
Boilermaker Specials
Boilermaker X-tra Specials
Purdue Pete
Traveling Trophies
Monon Spike
The Golden Boot
The Cannon
Old Oaken Bucket
Shillelagh
Barn Burner
Victory Bell
Hall of Glory
Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame
Purdue Train Wreck
Coaches
Baseball
Men’s Basketball
Women’s Basketball
Men’s Cross Country
Women’s Cross Country
Football
Men’s Golf
Women’s Golf
Men’s Indoor Track and Field
Women’s Indoor Track and Field
Men’s Outdoor Track and Field
Women’s Outdoor Track and Field
Softball
Soccer
Men’s Swimming and Diving
Women’s Swimming and Diving
Men’s Tennis
Women’s Tennis
Volleyball
Wrestling
Athletic Directors
MENTIONING THE HONORABLE
Memorial Awards
Flora Roberts Award
G. A. Ross Award
Distinguished Alumni Award
Special Boilermaker Award
Athletic Awards
Guy “Red” Mackey Award
Noble E. Kizer Scholarship Award
Stanley Coulter Cup
Helen B. Schleman Award
Varsity Walk Award
Presidential Awards
Distinguished Pinnacle Award
Order of the Griffin
BANG THE DRUM
Department of Bands
Golden Girl
Girl in Black
Silver Twins
Big Bass Drum
I Am an American
Purdue Musical Organizations
Purdue Christmas Show
Songs and Cheers
Hail Purdue
Purdue Hymn
Back Home Again in Indiana
Fighting Varsity
For the Honor
Oh Purdue
Hell Yes
Hell No
Black and Gold
Purdue Yell
Ag Cheer
Engineer’s Yell
Home Ec Yell
Math Yell
Pharmacy Cheer
Pharmacy Yell II
Poly Sci
C. S. Yell
JOIN THE CLUB
Alpha Phi Omega (APO)
Boiler Gold Rush
Cooperative Housing
The Debris
The Purdue Exponent
Gimlet Leadership Honorary
Gold Peppers
Grand Prix
The Greek System
Iron Key
Mortar Board
Old Masters
Purdue Alumni Student Experience (PASE)
Purdue Drill Team
Purdue Railroad Club
Purdue Student Government
Purdue Student Union Board
Student Fan Sections
Gold Mine
Paint Crew
Ross-Ade Brigade
THE SPIRIT OF PURDUE
History of the Purdue Reamer Club
Innis Quote
Reamer Pin
Reamer Preamble
Reamer Time Capsule
The State Flag
Treasured Jar
What the Club Does Today
APPENDICES
Purdue University Presidents
Buildings

Editorial Reviews

"This book, compiled by the students of the Purdue Reamer Club, is a magnificent collection of many things that make Purdue both a great academic institution and a beloved alma mater. It is a celebration of our past and present and prelude to our future." —Martin C. Jischke, tenth President of Purdue University

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