A University of Tradition

by Purdue Reamer Club

• ISBN13: 9781557531919
• ISBN10: 1557531919
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-10-01
• Publisher: Purdue Univ Pr

Summary

A University of Tradition is a fascinating compilation of history, traditions, pictures, and facts from the founding days to the present of Purdue University. Covering all aspects of Purdue, from the origin of the nickname Boilermakers to a chronological list of all buildings ever constructed on the West Lafayette, Indiana campus, this book is a treasure. A wealth of facts on sports, student, academic, and campus traditions, as well as biographical information on all the university presidents and many of the integral members of Purdue's family, including David Ross, Neil Armstrong, Eliza Fowler, Jack Mollenkopf, Helen Schleman, Amelia Earhart, and many more. A University of Tradition spotlights many items that will spark the memories of any Purdue alumni 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 if you were on campus when the Boilermakers won the 1967 Rose Bowl, this book will be something you will appreciate and enjoy. 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 official mascot of Purdue University.

Table of Contents

Note from the Publisher	xv
Foreword	xvii
From the Ground up	1	(10)
The Morrill Acts	2	(1)
Founding of the University	2	(2)
John Purdue	4	(1)
Old Gold and Black	5	(1)
Boilermakers	6	(1)
Official University Seal	7	(4)
Hitting the Books	11	(16)
Commencement Ceremony	12	(1)
The University Mace	12	(1)
The Presidential Medallion	13	(1)
School of Agriculture	13	(1)
School of Consumer and Family Sciences	14	(1)
School of Education	15	(1)
Schools of Engineering	15	(2)
School of Liberal Arts	17	(1)
Graduate School	17	(1)
School of Management	18	(1)
Schools of Pharmacy, Nursing, and Health Sciences	19	(2)
School of Science	21	(1)
School of Technology	22	(1)
School of Veterinary Medicine	23	(4)
Landmarks	27	(48)
Academy Park	28	(1)
Accelerator Laboratory	28	(1)
The Acres	28	(1)
Armory	29	(1)
Black Cultural Center	30	(1)
Cary Quadrangle	31	(2)
Centennial Time Capsule	33	(1)
Class of 1950 Lecture Hall	34	(1)
Class Pillars	35	(1)
Computer Science Building (Memorial Gymnasium)	36	(1)
Creative Arts Buildings	37	(1)
Elliott Hall of Music	38	(2)
Flagpole	40	(1)
Fowler Hall	40	(1)
The Great Hall	41	(1)
Heavilon Hall	42	(2)
Hello Walk	44	(1)
Horticulture Park	45	(1)
John Purdue's Grave	46	(1)
Loeb Fountain	46	(1)
Mackey Arena	47	(1)
The Old Pump	48	(1)
Pfendler Hall	49	(1)
Purdue Airport	50	(1)
Purdue Bell Tower	51	(1)
Purdue Mall (Engineering Mall)	52	(1)
Purdue Memorial Union	52	(3)
PMU Stained Glass Window	55	(1)
The Purdue Railroad	55	(4)
Putting Green	59	(1)
Recreational Sports Center	59	(1)
Ross-Ade Stadium	60	(2)
Slayter Center For The Performing Arts	62	(1)
Smokestack	62	(1)
Smoking Fence	63	(1)
Stewart Center Carving	64	(1)
Stewart Center Mural	64	(1)
Stone Lions Fountain	65	(1)
Stuart Field	66	(1)
Trees of Purdue	66	(1)
Tunnels	67	(1)
University Hall	68	(2)
The Wall	70	(1)
Westwood	70	(1)
Windbreak	71	(1)
Windsor Halls	71	(4)
Standing Tall	75	(36)
George Ade	76	(1)
Neil Armstrong	76	(2)
Steven C. Beering	78	(1)
Herbert C. Brown	79	(1)
Eugene A. Cernan	80	(1)
Roger B. Chaffee	81	(1)
Stanley Coulter	81	(1)
Amelia Earhart	81	(1)
Edward C. Elliott	82	(2)
Eliza Fowler	84	(1)
Lillian M. Gilbreth	85	(1)
Virgil I. ``Gus'' Grissom	86	(1)
Arthur G. Hansen	87	(1)
John Hicks	88	(1)
John S. Hougham	88	(1)
Frederick L. Hovde	89	(1)
Martin C. Jischke	90	(1)
Ward ``Piggy'' Lambert	91	(1)
Guy ``Red'' Mackey	92	(2)
Henry W. Marshall	94	(1)
Mary Lockwood Matthews	94	(1)
John T. McCutcheon	95	(1)
Virginia Claypool Meredith	95	(2)
Jack Mollenkopf	97	(1)
Richard Owen	97	(2)
Andrey Potter	99	(1)
David Ross	99	(2)
Salty Dogs	101	(1)
Helen B. Schleman	102	(1)
Carolyn E. Shoemaker	102	(1)
Abraham C. Shortridge	103	(1)
James H. Smart	104	(1)
Robert B. Stewart	105	(2)
Winthrop E. Stone	107	(1)
Emerson E. White	108	(3)
Here's to the Black and Gold	111	(34)
The Big Ten Conference	112	(1)
Coaches	113	(10)
Athletic Directors	123	(1)
Mascots	124	(7)
Traveling Trophies	131	(3)
Victory Bell	134	(1)
Purdue Train Wreck	135	(5)
Hall of Glory	140	(1)
Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame	141	(4)
Mentioning the Honorable	145	(8)
Memorial Awards	146	(3)
Athletic Awards	149	(4)
Bang the Drum	153	(18)
Department of Bands	154	(3)
Golden Girl	157	(1)
Girl in Black	158	(1)
Silver Twins	158	(1)
Big Bass Drum	158	(2)
I Am an American	160	(1)
Songs and Cheers	161	(10)
Join the Club	171	(16)
Boiler Gold Rush	172	(1)
Debris	172	(1)
Exponent	173	(1)
Gold Peppers	174	(1)
Grand Prix	174	(1)
The Greek System	175	(1)
Iron Key	176	(1)
Mortar Board	177	(1)
Old Masters	178	(1)
Purdue Drill Team	178	(1)
Purdue Musical Organizations	179	(2)
Purdue Railroad Club	181	(1)
Purdue Student Government	182	(2)
Purdue Student Union Board	184	(3)
The Spirit of Purdue	187	(14)
History of the Purdue Reamer Club	188	(8)
Reamer Preamble	196	(1)
The Old Paddle	196	(1)
Reamer Pin	196	(1)
Reamer Time Capsule	197	(1)
Innis Quote	197	(1)
The Treasured Jar	198	(1)
The State Flag	199	(2)
Afterword	201
Appendices
Purdue University Presidents	203
Buildings	205