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PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL ANNUAL DINNER
TREVOR LEAR
As one of the most awaited events held
annually at Purdue each year, the 2015
President’s Council Annual Dinner
surpassed expectations like no other.
Armed with PFSBers manning the golf
carts, registration tables, and dinner setup
(not to ignore the Bell Tower constructed
of cheese), the France A. Córdova
Recreational Center was transformed into
a ballroom for one of the largest and most
talked about events at Purdue. From
live violinists and stage actors to Purdue
Musical Organizations and a live band, the
night was nothing short of entertaining.
After much anticipation, President Daniels
took the stage and, in front of nearly 900
in attendance, announced Ever True: The
Campaign for Purdue University. Ever
True seeks to raise $2.019 billion by the
middle of 2019, celebrating the 150th
anniversary of Purdue University. This
money will go towards a variety of areas,
headlined to “Place students first, build on
our strengths, and champion research and
innovation.” As a student who has been
fortunate to call this place home, it’s such
a blessing to experience the energy and
excitement that surrounds the shaping of
Purdue’s future and the worldwide impact
it will continue to make.
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EVER TRUE
THANK YOU
ALYSSA BEGLE
As a component to Stewardship,
the Purdue Foundation Student
Board members met to individually
write thank you notes to President’s
Council members present at the
Ever True Campaign Dinner.
Each attendee was written a note
from a member of the board to
thank them for their time and their
continued support to students and
the University. The PFSB members
were able to witness the event and
share their gratitude for all those
donors in attendance do for Purdue.
EVER GRATEFUL
TYLER BERRY
On October 28th at both Armstrong Hall and Krach Leadership Center, PFSB assisted the
development office in hosting an outreach event to students to let them know about the Ever
True Campaign. There was free coffee and T-shirts for students who participated in the event.
Students would write notes of gratitude on Ever Grateful postcards that were later sent to
Purdue donors. Students also signed a large Ever Grateful banner; it was great to see it filled
with so many grateful students. Students liked learning about what the campaign was, how
it pertained to them and how donors to Purdue played such a crucial role in their education.
Check out PFSB members, Kayla Bacon and Trevor Lear’s video capturing the event:
https://vimeo.com/144787118.
PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL
ANNUAL WEEKEND IN NAPLES
ALYSSA BEGLE
EVER TRUE
STUDENT
EVENT
TYLER BERRY
The week following President Mitch
Daniels’ campaign announcement
PFSB set out on Memorial Mall
with buttons, chocolate, and
informational flyers for students
regarding the Campaign. On the
mall there was also two huge picture
frames where students would write
what they would donate to if they
had $250 to give back to Purdue.
It was a great experience to get
students thinking of how private
gifts affect them and the things they
are involved in.
On the weekend of February 13th and 14th, five Purdue Foundation Student Board students
traveled to Naples, Florida to attend events with the President’s Council. These students
helped prepare events, take photos, interact with alumni, and serve as student ambassadors
on behalf of Purdue. The students assisted with events such as the Welcome Reception, the
Women at Purdue event, the Back to Class sessions, the Annual Dinner, the Engineering
Breakfast, and more. The students had a wonderful time assisting the development office and
learning from prestigious alumni. The students were also able to serve a speaking role during
the Saturday night Ever True dinner. Alumni gained insight to Purdue Foundation Student
Board’s efforts on educating students about philanthropy and private giving. Our hope is that
the interactions we had with the alumni and donors that weekend, left them feeling proud of
the work we are doing as student ambassadors on campus
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PURDUE PRIDE
BACK TO CLASS
JACOB TEBBE
October 9th was a date buzzing with events as the President’s Council marked its 43rd
year in existence. The President’s Council event “Back to Class” kicked off the day bright
and early. Excitement was buzzing in the air as Boilermaker alumni were reunited and
connected once again by their alma mater. There were a series of “classes” that provided
updates on current Purdue programs and how Boilermakers are innovating for the future.
PFSB members manned the registration, helped ensure smooth turnover between classes,
and ultimately provide proper Boilermaker hospitality to our returning alumni. Lucky
PFSBers who were able to attend the luncheon got the opportunity to meet a couple of
the Purdue Astronauts and hear their tales of adventure. I had the opportunity of working
the first shift of registration and to my surprise another Tebbe had registered for the day’s
activities. The much anticipated, Stanley G. Tebbe, arrived in the early morning and I
met my long lost distant uncle! Both of my parents attended the school of which we shall
not speak of, so it was great to hear that there is some black and gold high up within my
family tree. I always knew there was Black and Gold in my blood and Stan Tebbe helped
me find it.
PURDUE VS. IU
TAILGATE
TYLER BERRY
The President’s Council Purdue vs. IU
tailgate was held in the Union ballrooms.
Oaken buckets were scattered everywhere
and everyone was decked out in their
Purdue gear, there was even some ugly
crimson sweaters in attendance as well.
PFSB member, Ali Johnson, recipient of
the President’s Council 40th Anniversary
Scholarship, spoke on how her scholarship
from the council impacted her academic
career, Jessica Huber (a researcher at Purdue)
talked about her work to combat Parkinson’s
disease, and the Glee Club serenaded the
room at the end of the event. The tailgate
was a lot of fun; it was also neat to meet the
Wilmeth’s of the Wilmeth Active Learning
Center and hear what inspired them to donate.
HOMECOMING 2015
CLAIRE LEE & DANIEL ROMARY
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH
On Friday, November 6th, students from the Purdue Foundation Student Board bundled up and walked in the annual Homecoming Parade
on campus. With the PFSB banner leading the way, chocolates and information about the Ever True Campaign were distributed to students,
alumni, and community members along the parade route. The parade was a wonderful evening to show PFSB’s Boilermaker Pride, promote
the Ever True Campaign, and support PFSB members Michael Fouch and Patrick Sullivan and PFSB President and Homecoming Queen,
Alyssa Begle in the parade.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH
One of the most iconic alumni events of the year, homecoming, took place unusually late this year, on November 7th. Colleges and
organizations all had tents set up on Stadium Mall to welcome their alumni home. From free food to unique photo-ops, Stadium Mall was
alive and buzzing with networking and reunions. PFSB had the opportunity to help set up the event (even driving signs around on golf
carts!), and talk with visitors about Ever True: The Campaign for Purdue University from a student’s perspective. It was great to see all of
the alumni and their families who came back for homecoming, and even better to know that PFSB helped orchestrate such a fantastic event
to keep alumni informed and welcomed.
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GRISSOM RE-DEDICATION
EREN BOZBAG
Friday October 9th, Purdue’s School of Industrial Engineering had the privilege of
re-dedicating their newly renovated home, Grissom Hall. One of the most iconic features of
this building is how the complete renovation of the interior fosters group work, transparency
and better learning while the exterior, which was not altered, gives a sense of the great
legacy and tradition that this building and Purdue holds. Abhijit Deshmukh, the James
J. Holberg Head of Industrial Engineering, along with Purdue President Mitch Daniels,
Leah Jamieson the John A. Edwardson Dean of Engineering and Ransburg Distinguished
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and the Lieutenant Governor of Indiana
Sue Ellspermann all addressed the crowd on the patio during the opening ceremony. The
ceremony was concluded with the four speakers pulling a series of switches that projected
“ReThink IE” on a screen, which has been the slogan of the School of Industrial Engineering
for the past few years. As indicated during the ceremony, this renovation was a product of
President Daniels’ vision for academic excellence and from what it seems we will be seeing
similar events in the upcoming years!
RACING
TOWARDS
INNOVATION
AMY BURBRINK
On Tuesday, October 20, 2015, the Purdue
Foundation Student Board was able to
participate in the groundbreaking of a
new equine surgical center in Shelbyville,
Indiana. The groundbreaking was hosted at
Indiana Grand Racing and Casino, which is
owned by the surgical center’s title sponsor,
Centaur Gaming.
During his speech Purdue University
President, Mitch Daniels, declared that this
new extension of the Purdue University
College of Veterinary Medicine will be
As a member of PFSB, I was thankful for
a great step in making Shelbyville the
the opportunity to attend the event and
Thoroughbred Capital of Indiana. Both
residents of Shelbyville and supporters of
interact with such influential Boilermakers.
the horse racing industry were in attendance
- Patrick Sullivan
to celebrate the new surgical center and
to watch a horse race dedicated to Purdue
University. Spirits were high as the crowd
celebrated the partnership of academics and
PATRICK SULLIVAN
The Kurz Atrium, named in honor of Herman and Heddy Kurz, within the Neil Armstrong industry through the building of this new
Hall of Engineering was completely transformed for a special event for the R.B. Stewart facility by our land-grant university.
Society - an elegant set up of hors d’oeuvres, centerpieces, and of course our beloved
alumni. A simple yet tasteful reception featured student scholarship ambassadors and Purdue
Foundation Student Board members, as well as a small band who performed on the second
floor of the beautiful atrium. The main event followed in one of Armstrong’s signature
lecture halls - Wine Tasting. Stephanie DeMarco of PFSB started off the event with a great
speech on the impact giving has on our students, followed by an introduction of Dr. Christian
Butzke. Dr. Butzke is a world renowned wine enthusiast and is a part of Purdue’s great
faculty. Christian gave a tremendous presentation and led the tasting ceremony. Everyone
in attendance loved the presentation and of course enjoyed the wine that accompanied it. As
a member of PFSB, I was thankful for the opportunity to attend the event and interact with
such influential Boilermakers.
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ANIMAL AND LIFE SCIENCES GROUNDBREAKING
ALI JOHNSON
On November 6th, Purdue trustees honored the two donors for the upcoming Agriculture and Life Sciences buildings. The Hobart and Russell
Creighton Hall of Animal Sciences and the Land O’ Lakes Center for Experiential Learning and Purina Pavilion are set to open in 2017. Purdue
Foundation Student Board helped unveil the construction plans for the expansion of the College of Agriculture. This expansion will move
Purdue forward and further promote research by students, faculty, and staff in the Department of Animal Sciences. President Mitch Daniels
thanked each donor for their generosity as well as expressed his excitement for the upcoming facilities. Alongside President Daniels and Purdue
Pete, the Creighton family and Land O’ Lakes representatives broke ground on the corner of Harrison and Russell streets.
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SENIOR
SENDOFF
CLAIRE LEE
Purdue Foundation Student Board took
part in congratulating and sending off
the graduating seniors at Senior Send
Off. This event provided a unique
opportunity for PFSB to educate
the university’s newest alumni on
philanthropy and Ever True: The
Campaign for Purdue University.
Through cheerful discussion and
passing out Ever True buttons PFSB
members were able to spread the news
on opportunities for private support to
Purdue in hopes of encouraging young
alums to give back.
PFSB CONNECTS
WITH CAMPUS
THE “WHY GIVE?” INITIATIVE
LUCAS BANTER
During the third week of February, national philanthropy month, Purdue Foundation Student
Board launched a new initiative geared toward educating students about private giving
and all that it affords our University. Early on in it’s development we decided the slogan
for this initiative should be coined, “students educating students on private giving.” And
what a week full of education it was! The “WHY GIVE?” Initiative team hosted several
events throughout the week with a new theme tied to each day. Our first day, we handed
out cookies that were missing a section (they looked like pac-man cookies). This section
reflected 13% which reflects the percentage of private support to the University. Our goal
was to help students understand that we need to grow the percentage of private support in
order to provide more scholarships, study abroad, and other student related opportunities. For
the named professorship day we played musical chairs with students to show the professors
that would not be at Purdue without private giving, to share about scholarships we passed
out hot chocolate while educating, and we shared the “opportuni-keys” of study abroad and
research experience with an interactive game. Gift tags around campus highlighted buildings
provided with private giving and on the last day students wrote thank you notes to donors for
private giving. The event in its entirety was a huge success. Hearing students across campus
talking about the initiative and fun facts about private giving that they learned made me proud
to be a PFSB member. Hopefully through our efforts this past week we were able to teach
students at Purdue how large of an impact private giving has on them and all of the astounding
experiences they wouldn’t have been able to have without it.
PURDUE PAY IT FORWARD
DANIEL SHYU
A new initiative co-chaired by Bridget Maloney and Daniel Shyu, Purdue Pay it Forward, launched in Spring 2016. It was aimed at
encouraging Purdue students to get involved in philanthropy by allowing them to donate on behalf of five different people. The donor then
sent personalized messages to them, showing how large of an impact other students have made on each other. During the spring semester
leading up to Purdue Day of Giving, PFSB members advertised and started the “giving chain” to target different on campus organizations.
With the official launch to the student body in April just prior to Purdue Day of Giving, PFSB had three-four on campus days, where
Purdue Pay it Forward set up tables at various buildings to encourage on-the-spot giving. The eventual goal was to have 16% of all students
Pay it Forward.
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PURDUE DAY OF GIVING
MICHAEL FOUCH
Last year, Purdue Day of Giving raised $13.7 million in a day with over 9500
donations, more than ever before for the event. This year, PDOG had a theme of
“Bigger and Better,” and the day itself did not disappoint, raising $18,293,665 with
12,872 donations! From the student perspective, there were smaller events going on
all day, spearheaded by a large event with various different activities in the Cordova
Recreational Center. Headed by PFSB co-chairs Collin Schmid and Michael Fouch, the
event expanded further into campus and had a more visible and accessible presence for
students this year. By a offering more convenient event locations to Residential students
and a variety of different social media challenges to all student organizations, the event,
along with the Purdue Pay It Forward Initiative created a sense of connectivity between
the University and the student body in appreciation of Purdue.
FUN TIMES WITH PFSB
PFSB RETREAT
PFSB CHRISTMAS PARTY
On September 13th, new and returning
PFSB members attended a retreat for the
afternoon to learn more about Purdue and
establish the direction of PFSB for the
year. Several Purdue employees from the
Development Office spoke to us about the
upcoming buildings on campus and how
PFSB can help educate the student body
about the changes that are taking place.
We also went on a scavenger hunt around
campus to find various locations, buildings,
statues, etc. that were made possible by
private support. The clues were definitely
not easy to decipher, but we all learned a
lot about gifts that donors have made to the
university. Overall, the retreat was a great
way to kick off the year for PFSB.
Members of Purdue Foundation Student Board came together on December 9th before
the annual Christmas Party to drive to University Place in West Lafayette, and sing for
the residents there. Dressed in Christmas sweaters and reindeer antlers, the students
brought their holiday spirit and shared in the warm environment that was provided by the
residents, ending with everyone singing “Hail Purdue!”. After the caroling, the Purdue
Foundation Student Board met in the Dauch Alumni Center for some games, delicious
food, friends, and a few White Elephant gift exchanges. With everyone full and carrying
more than enough supplies to get them through finals week, everyone left eager to come
back in January and start a new semester of activities and events.
AMANDA HAYES
MAGGIE OHLRICH
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