The College of Engineering kicks off the yearlong sesquicentennial celebration, “150 Years of Purdue Engineering” at the Annual Engineering Dinner and Alumni Association Awards bringing our Boilermaker community back together to recognize three outstanding alumni who stay connected, stay involved and give back through feedback, volunteerism and advocacy. We recognize these individuals in three categories: the Young Alumni Award, the Loyalty Award, and the Innovation Award. This event is invitation-only. Registration is required. (All College of Engineering alumni, friends, faculty, staff and students welcome to participate in the public kickoff of the sesquicentennial at the College of Engineering tailgate on Sept. 14.)

All College of Engineering alumni, friends, faculty and staff are welcome to join us for the College of Engineering tailgate, the public kickoff of the yearlong sesquicentennial celebration, “150 Years of Purdue Engineering.” Join us for game-day snacks and fun as we gear up to face off against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish! Registration is required. Boiler Up!

Join Purdue Engineering alumni for Homecoming festivities and celebrations of Purdue traditions. Homecoming weekend will feature reunions and activities for alumni and fans of all ages, leading up to the Sept. 28 football game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

This panel will highlight advances and initiatives launched across I-65/I-75, a manufacturing and supply chain corridor of America. Significant advances are being made across states such as Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, and Tennessee. This panel will intentionally attempt to be inclusive in building the manufacturing and supply chain bridges across these states and hear highlights of their initiatives.

The Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering is proud to officially unveil the newly renovated Max W & Maileen Brown Family Hall (BHEE). A ribbon cutting is set for Thursday, October 10, 2024, from 10 – 11:30 am in the courtyard between BHEE and MSEE. The event will feature remarks by officials from Purdue University, Purdue ECE, and the Purdue for Life Foundation, along with other important stakeholders of this project. Remarks will be followed by light appetizers and tours of the new space.

The College of Engineering will honor the inaugural Purdue Engineering 38 by 38 awardees—38 young alumni who have rocketed through the ranks and left their mark by the time they are 38 years old.

Join your fellow Purdue Engineering alumnae and students for breakfast hosted by the Purdue University College of Engineering during SWE24. Enjoy a networking opportunity, news from Purdue Engineering leadership, and complimentary breakfast.

Please join us in commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Purdue Society of Women Engineers. We will unveil a marker honoring the significant contributions of women to the past, present, and future of the College of Engineering. A dinner will follow, providing a professional setting to celebrate this milestone and inspire future generations in STEM.

The Institute of Chips and AI, a pioneering initiative from the Purdue College of Engineering, is poised to redefine the future of semiconductor and AI research. The Institute’s official launch will take place on November 19th in Mountain View, California in the heart of Silicon Valley.

College of Engineering Staff Awards of Excellence are awarded to recognize staff members for their extraordinary service and achievements. Awards presented include the Leah H. Jamieson Leadership Award, Management & Professional Customer Service Excellence Award, Management & Professional New Employee Award, Outstanding Academic Advisor Excellence Award, Outstanding Business Office Staff Excellence Award, Outstanding Research Staff Excellence Award, Professional Achievement Excellence Award, Support & Service Customer Service Excellence Award, Support & Service New Employee Award, and Staff Team Excellence Award. Open to College of Engineering staff and faculty and their guests.