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In 1981, Purdue promoted Leon Burnett to head football coach. Burtnett passed on a professional football career to go into coaching. It proved to be a good decision: he won B10 Coach of the year in 1984!
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On November 6, 1980, Bob Dylan made his first concert appearance. Many famous artists performed at Purdue including Styx, Elton John, JImmy Buffett, and Eddie Murphy.
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As compared to the present day, the 1888-89 school year started on Sept. 6 showing that the university was still on a 'farming schedule' not starting until after most of the harvesting was finished
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If you feel bad about your spelling know that in 1899 students misspelled 'sealed' as 'cieled' and 'foreign' as 'forin'
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Over 35,000 people living on and off campus housing for Purdue! How crazy is that! One of the great things about Purdue is the number of diverse options we have for housing!
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In the 90s 'we all had motorcycles. We'd meet up at Chauncey with all the other cool bike dudes and hang out in the parking lot until someone said, ''Let's do a lap.'' Then back to Chauncey until the next, ''Let's do a lap.''' -Tracy Shriever, alumni.
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In 1995, OxyContin, which gives a 'slow release' instead of an immediate high, was believed to be 'less appealing to drug abusers' on Purdue's campus. However, the opioid pill became more popular as a 'street drug' than any other previous narcotic.
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In 1990, The Krannert professional master's degree programs are ranked 19th among US business and professional schools by US News and World Report.
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May 10th, 2007. Gregory M. Shaver, from left, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Purdue, and graduate student David Snyder have figured out a way to modify engines to be more efficient.
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In 1998, the roof of Mackey Arena was painted gold.
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David: "American hero Neil Armstrong was awarded an honorary doctorate in engineering, congratulations and welcome back to earth! #1970"
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Boiler Up! Paul Anderson’s 1890 Thesis is set to help the improvement of the railroad for generations to come.
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On June 5, 1953, 16 Purdue professors begin working with the Cheng Kung University in Taiwan to assist in establishing their engineering program. This program would run until 1961, inspiring many other similar programs to begin.
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South Hall was just completed. I really hope I can live there next year! The rooms like so nice! #1934
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This month, Sept 2009, Purdue LCC is celebrating Heritage month! According to LCC director Maricela Alvarado, they'll be focusing on US Latino culture and how immigration and acculturation play into the US identity. Come out and celebrate with us!
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In 1994, a reception was held to commemorate Eugene B. Jackson for receiving Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Purdue.
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James: "Does anyone know what is in the "submarine sandwich"? I don't even think the cooks do! #1970"
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The Women’s Swimming and Diving team captured the individual national long distance championship seven consecutive years (1949-1955).
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Heard a proposal make a Cooperative Engineering Education Program.. Also heard that the Board of Trustees doesn't seem in support. #1928
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In 1995, when Richard J. Schwartz was the Dean at Purdue, a plan to spend $200 million to increase engineering facilities by 60 percent was adopted.
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