Get ReConnected - October 2024

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

October 2024


Student Feature

My Experience Leading the Residence Hall Association

Anna Schnefke serves as the president of Purdue's Residence Hall Association (RHA). Schnefke shares her experiences in this feature.

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Special Feature 

Offering Support, Encouragement and Belonging for Multicultural and International Students

With representation from all states within the United States, as well as over 100 countries (as of Fall 2023), Purdue University is a microcosm of cultures, values and traditions. Having an environment like this allows our students to engage with students who are different from them, learn new ways of doing while sharing their own way and gain skills that will help make them effective global citizens. Within University Residences resides two programs that help in these efforts and allow on-campus students to connect, socialize and grow. 

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Special Feature

Launching the Residential Experience at Purdue in Indianapolis

This fall marks the launch of Purdue in Indianapolis, the university’s new, comprehensive urban campus. Residential Life professional and student staff are working to create a robust residential experience for the approximately 750 Purdue students living with University Residences in Indianapolis.

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Staff Feature

Wiley Serves Authentic Taste of Mexico at La Fonda

Boilermakers are enjoying the tastes of Mexico at La Fonda, the newest addition to Wiley Dining Court.  

La Fonda evokes an image of a comfortable, family-owned restaurant for Purdue Dining & Culinary. Chef Rudy Ortiz has designed a palette of flavors with this image in mind. La Fonda features authentic Mexican cuisine that draws from family recipes and traditions, as well as careful ingredient selection to achieve the right taste.   

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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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