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Bjørn Lomborg, Danish environmentalist and author of "The Skeptical Environmentalist," will conclude Purdue’s Spring 2017 Presidential Lecture Series. Lomborg will join President Mitch Daniels for an hourlong conversation and audience Q&A session at 6:30 p.m. April 11 in Stewart Center’s Fowler Hall. The event is free and open to the public. Don't Miss It!

APRIL 5

Purdue's 86th annual Literary Awards will welcome renowned author Margaret Atwood to a reception, a dinner at which she will speak, and a free public reading. $ for reception/dinner. Details

APRIL 6

The Donny McCaslin Quartet, jazz masters newly "discovered" after their part in David Bowie's "Blackstar" album, will visit. 8-9:15 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. $. Details

APRIL 8

Spring Fest, Purdue's family-friendly showcase of "the lighter side of higher education," will draw thousands both Saturday and Sunday. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. each day.

Includes Bug Bowl, Horticulture Show and Boiler Barnyard. A few features, notably some with live animals, are Saturday-only. Most things are free. Details

The College of Veterinary Medicine open house can open up a new world of understanding of animal and human life. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lynn Hall. Some presentations are at specific hours; see details.

The Purdue Bells ringers will join with Agape Ringers for a concert both lively and serene. 4 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 1700 W. State St. $. Details

APRIL 9

The Percussion Ensemble Concert is a whole lot more, or perhaps a whole lot less, than just a bunch of racket. It's actually quite varied, stimulating and fun. This year's theme, "The X Beats," will feature sci-fi tunes in a 1950s setting and including movie footage. 2:30 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. Details

APRIL 7-9

Sports week. The Boilermakers are warming to their tasks. Let's hope the weather does the same.

* Baseball has those IU Hoosiers at 6 p.m. April 7, 6 p.m. April 8 and 1 p.m. April 9. Baseball
* Women's tennis hopes to continue its rise against tough neighbors Northwestern at noon April 8 and Illinois at noon April 9. Women's tennis
* Football's spring game starts at 1 p.m. April 8. Word on related activities and procedures for attendance are to come. Football

APRIL 11

The Presidential Lecture Series will feature Bjørn Lomborg, environmentalist, author, president of Copenhagen Consensus Center. Format is discussion with President Mitch Daniels plus audience Q&A. 6:30-7:30 p.m. STEW, Fowler Hall. News release

"Straight Outta Oz" featuring Todrick Hall will offer a different twist on wizardry and Oz through an innovative musical production. 8 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. $. Details

APRIL 14-22

Purdue Theatre's "Rabbit Hole," directed by Caity Quinn, powerfully portrays a family grieving a 4-year-old son and trying to move forward amid complications. Showtimes vary by date.

Rated PG-13 for mature themes and language. $. Details

APRIL 15

"Pippin," in a revival of the Broadway musical, comes with a production noted for set, choreography, and circus acrobatics. 7:30 p.m. Elliott Hall of Music. $. Details

APRIL 14-16

Sports week. Ooh, maybe spring sports will be accompanied by some spring after all.
* Softball will aim to batter the Badgers as Wisconsin comes for games at 6 p.m. April 14, 1 p.m. April 15, and noon April 16. $. Softball

* Men's tennis might offer some backhand compliments in facing Iowa at 6 p.m. April 14 and Nebraska at noon April 16. Men's tennis
* Men's golf hosts the Boilermaker Invitational on April 15-16. Men's golf

A PEEK AHEAD

APRIL 21-23

Bands & Orchestras is lifting the baton for its showcase series with two of Purdue's bands at 8 p.m. April 21, two bands at 2:30 p.m. and two more at 8 p.m. April 22, and two orchestras at 2:30 p.m. April 23, all in Elliott Hall of Music. We can almost hear the reverb now. Details

APRIL 22

The Purduettes will present their Spring Spectacular. It's only spectacular if you like excellent song selection, fine harmonies, exciting presentation and a powerful connection between performers and audience. And probably some other things. 7:30 p.m. Long Center, 111 N. Sixth St., Lafayette. $. Details

APRIL 23

The Verona String Quartet + Daniel Hsu, piano, wrap up a fine year for Convocations with a Rising Star concert in chamber music -- they were the 2015 Concert Artists Guild Competition winners. 3 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. $. Details

These and other events, plus other timely information, are listed in the Purdue Today calendars under "Events" under the Campus News pulldown at www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday.