Get ReConnected - March 2023

Get ReConnected - A Dining and Culinary and University Residences Snapshot for Alumni and Friends

March 2023


Event Feature

Purdue Honors Legacy of Parker Sisters with Commemorative Installation

Visitors to Frieda Parker Hall can view a new installation commemorating the legacy of Winifred and Frieda Parker, the courageous sisters who led the successful campaign to integrate University housing. The installation was dedicated on February 3 during a ceremony attended by faculty, staff, students and the general public, kicking off the University’s celebration of Black History Month.

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Special Feature 

Celebrating Windsor Dining Court's "Grandma Vi"

Violet Cole, affectionately known by Boilermakers as "Grandma Vi," recently celebrated her 90th birthday. Grandma Vi worked at Windsor On-The-Go! for more than 20 years and is beloved by scores of Purdue students and staff. University Residences and Dining & Culinary staff paid Grandma Vi a visit to celebrate and reminisce. 

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Student Feature

Men's and Women's Leadership Series Provide Expanded Opportunities to Residents

Men’s and Women’s Leadership Series continues to evolve while providing a dedicated leadership development opportunity for students in University Residences and Purdue Dining & Culinary. The series provides opportunities for participants to network and connect with professional mentors, including faculty, staff and alumni, and like-minded peers while exploring the topic of leadership.

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Special Feature

Day of Giving Powers Next Giant Leap in University Residences, Dining & Culinary

Purdue Day of Giving, scheduled for April 26, is a day to celebrate your own experiences, give back to organizations that shaped your time on campus and pay it forward to the next generation of students by creating opportunities for Boilermakers to take giant leaps.

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Writer: Matt Vader | Editors: Tammy Loew, Renee Kashawlic, Danielle Fawbush

Editorial Board: John Eckman, Barb Frazee, Tammy Loew, Renee Kashawlic | Inquiries Contact: studentlifemarketing@purdue.edu

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