About Purdue and West Lafayette
About Purdue
History
Founded in 1869 and named after benefactor John Purdue, Purdue University began its journey with six instructors, 39 students and a mission to provide agriculture and mechanic arts education.
Student Body
System-wide enrollment of 69,098 students; West Lafayette enrollment of 38,712 students (fall 2005); students from 50 states and 130 countries.
Location
Main campus in West Lafayette, Indiana (126 miles southeast of Chicago, 65 miles north of Indianapolis). Statewide university system includes five campuses and numerous teaching and research sites.
For more information about Purdue please visit their website
About West Lafayette
For more information about Lafayette and West Lafayette, please visit the Lafayette - West Lafayette Convention and Visitor's Bureau website.
Where & When
Date: July 14-25, 2008
Location: Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN