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1. Purdue University Dance Marathon (PUDM):  The biggest student-run organization on campus! You can join as a dancer, where you get to fundraise leading up to the 18-hour long event or be even more involved and join a committee! Some of the committees include Riley Relations, where you fundraise to sponsor events for the Riley families throughout the year & are paired with a Riley family for the night of the event, Special Events Committee, where you organize 5K’s and other events around campus throughout the year, and so much more! 2. Boiler Gold Rush (BGR):  Whether it be as a new student, a team leader (TL), or even a Supervisor, there are so many ways to get involved with BGR! This week-long event is held the week before classes start in August. As a new student, it is your first chance to meet your new colleagues and participate in many games, fountain runs, and other fun activities throughout the week. It is also a great way to familiarize yourself with the campus a...

I’ve always enjoyed fall.  I love hot beverages, sweater weather, changing leaves, and all the excitement that comes with the season.  However, nothing compares to fall on Purdue’s campus!  Currently, I’m enjoying my third fall on campus, and each one makes me love Purdue even more!  Here are five reasons (season-related and otherwise) that I’ve FALLen  in love with Purdue. 1) The Campus During the Fall Since I’m from Illinois, I’ve experienced the beauty of fall in the Midwest.  I was still very impressed by how beautiful the campus is when these fall transformations begin.  Since Purdue has a walkable campus, it’s such a great time of year to enjoy transition time between classes or explore different areas.  I love to walk around with friends and look at all of the colorful trees scattered throughout West Lafayette. 2) B1G Sports I’m not normally a huge fan of sports, but there’s something special about so many Purdue students cheering with Boil...

It's Valentine's Day, when we express our love for people, things, and other parts in our life. I'd like to express my love for a program that has taught, brought and gave me so much. . . Purdue's Women in Engineering Program (WIEP)! Here some reasons why I love WIEP: 1) The Many Unique Programs  Purdue Women in Engineering Program offers SO much to SO many people. From  Access Alums  to  I2D2 , Purdue WIEP is the hub for anyone with an interest in engineering. See the full list of programs  here .  They even have a wide variety of programs for prospective students, which you can see  here . It's so easy to get involved and stay involved for life without getting bored, and that's why I love it.  2) Their Mission The  mission of WIEP  is to help women and girls discover their inner engineer. By provide constant programming, support and guidance, this mission isn't just words on a paper but evident in everyday life. Every single facet abou...

PROFESSORS OF PURDUE: Beth Holloway Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Education and Leah H. Jamieson Director of the Women in Engineering Program,  Purdue Engineering ; Assistant Professor,  Purdue University Mechanical Engineering Passionate About:  Helping people discover who they want to be Supporting women's success in engineering fields Advice to Female Engineers: It’s okay to like what you like Other people should not define what you do Be confident in what you want, find people who support you Always keep in mind why you want what you want - its long term instead of the classes you are in right now On What Inspired Her: Knew little about engineering so I didn’t know that there weren’t a lot of females Grew up in blue collar area and didn’t have a lot of engineers, electrician for dad who worked and complained about engineers Being a part of the design of everything and how useful it is Engineering shapes our future - important to have a diverse group Interest in rese...

Since yesterday was International Women’s day, I’m inspired to reflect on why I’m proud to be a woman studying engineering at Purdue. …Motivated by Alumnae Purdue alumnae go on to do amazing things! From Patricia Galloway, BSCE '78, who became the first female president of the American Society of Civil Engineers, to Mary Ellen Weber, BSChE ’84, who found success as a Shuttle Astronaut, women engineers from Purdue have made a tremendous impact on the world. …Surrounded by Passionate People Whether working on a group project for a class or attending a meeting for an organization, it’s clear to me that my fellow classmates are so grateful to attend Purdue, and they show that by working to go above and beyond expectations.  I respect my women classmates in engineering that don’t let their gender diminish their confidence in their abilities; they’re here because they love engineering and want to make a difference in the world. …Inspiring the Next Generation of Female Engineers I h...

We asked current students to think of words that relate to different aspects of academic and campus life here at Purdue. Here is what they came up with! "Why to Love Purdue" "Student Organizations" "Engineering" "College Town" "Women in Engineering Program" "BGR" (Boiler Gold Rush - New Student Orientation Program) -WE Link Leadership Team Ashley, LilyAnn, Allison, Brittany and Megan Stay Connected with Purdue WIEP! Facebook: Purdue Women in Engineering Twitter:  @ purduewiep Instagram:  @ purduewiep Blog: purduewiep.blogspot.com Email: purdue.welink@gmail.com Purdue Women in Engineering Tweets by PurdueWIEP

The Women in Engineering Program is proud to announce a new page on our blog: the FAQ page! It works great for any questions or concerns you have but are too afraid to ask.  We spent time compiling our most commonly asked questions and answers to make this a great hub for prospective students everywhere! Be sure to make the most of it -- it is for you! We will be updating the page periodically in order to fit the needs of our students. Click here to view our new FAQ page:  http://purduewiep.blogspot.com/p/faqs.html Graphic of the New FAQ Page Have further questions? Shoot us an email at purdue.welink@gmail.com!  Happy reading! -WE Link Leadership Team Ashley, LilyAnn, Allison, Brittany and Megan Stay Connected with Purdue WIEP! Facebook: Purdue Women in Engineering Twitter:  @ purduewiep Instagram:  @ purduewiep Blog: purduewiep.blogspot.com Email: purdue.welink@gmail.com Purdue Women in Engineering Tweets by PurdueWIEP

It's Valentines Day week, when we express our love for people, things, and other parts in our life. I'd like to express my love for a program that has taught, brought and gave me so much. . . Purdue's Women in Engineering Program (WIEP)! Here some reasons why I love WIEP: 1) The Many Unique Programs  Purdue Women in Engineering Program offers SO much to SO many people. From Access Alums to I2D2 , Purdue WIEP is the hub for anyone with an interest in engineering. See the full list of programs  here .  They even have a wide variety of programs for prospective students, which you can see here . It's so easy to get involved and stay involved for life without getting bored, and that's why I love it.  2) Their Mission The mission of WIEP is to help women and girls discover their inner engineer. By provide constant programming, support and guidance, this mission isn't just words on a paper but evident in everyday life. Every single facet about WIEP is all about givin...