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OCTOBER 30

Distinguished research award lectures by the three 2017 faculty winners of Purdue's major research awards will distinguish this day: Michele R. Buzon at 10:30 a.m.; Mikhail Atallah at 1:30 p.m.; Jean A. Chmielewski at 3:30 p.m. All in STEW, Fowler Hall; receptions following. Details

OCTOBER 31

A Libraries Distinguished Lecture, titled "And So We Read On," will be presented by Maureen Corrigan, book critic on NPR's "Fresh Air"; also columnist and professor. 6:30-8 p.m. Wilmeth Active Learning Center, Hiler Theater (first floor). Details

NOVEMBER 2

Mona Lisa Saloy, author and folklorist, educator and scholar, will head up a discussion of contemporary Creole culture in poems about black New Orleans. 7 p.m. STEW, Room 306. BCC | Honors College

NOVEMBER 5

A varied and enjoyable Fall Show will feature, all from PMO, the Purdue Bells, University Choir, Heart & Soul and the All-Campus and Community Chorale. 2 p.m. Long Center for the Performing Arts, 111 N. Sixth St., Lafayette. Free. Details

NOVEMBER 10-19

Purdue Theatre will present "The Sins of Sor Juana," an account of a remarkable real-life 17th century Mexican feminist who was a figure in the court of New Spain, then left to live in a convent and write. Shows at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18; also 2:30 p.m. Nov. 12, 18, 19. Pao Hall, Carole and Gordon Mallett Theatre. $. Details

NOVEMBER 10

Christina and Michelle Naughton, piano duo and identical twins, gained acclaim individually then decided together was better. 8 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. $. Details

NOVEMBER 11

(Canceled) Daymé Arocena, a Cuban vocalist, simmers rumba, bolero and more with contemporary jazz, salsa hip-hop and funk with exquisite results. 8 p.m. Carnahan Hall, 2200 Elmwood Ave., Suite A6, Lafayette. Pre-show at 6:30 p.m. $. Details | Cancellation information

NOVEMBER 12

"My Father's Dragon" will bring the classic children's book adventure colorfully and educationally alive through puppets, masks, music and more. 3 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. Pre-show at 2 p.m.: photo ops, dragon activities, animals from the story. Detail

SPORTS FOR OCTOBER 30 - NOVEMBER 1

Purdue's fall sports are moving to a conclusion, and, here's a tipoff, that funny bouncy game with an orange ball and orange hoop is catching on around here. Scheduled (home events unless stated):

Men's basketball. Home games are at Mackey Arena. $. Sport | Tickets
Nov. 1 vs. Carroll (Montana) at 7 p.m. (exhibition).
Nov. 10 vs. SIU-Edwardsville at 8 p.m.
Nov. 12 vs. Chicago State at 4 p.m.

Men's tennis. Home matches are at Schwartz Tennis Center; free. Sport
Nov. 3-5 in Old Gold & Black Classic. All day.

Football. Home games are at Ross-Ade Stadium. $. Tickets | Fan guide
Nov. 4 vs. Illinois at noon. (Salute to Service; also Family Day)

Women's basketball. Home games are at Mackey Arena. $. Sport | Tickets
Nov. 5 vs University of St. Francis at 2 p.m. (exhibition)

Women's volleyball. Home games are on Belin Court in Holloway Gymnasium within the Brees Center. $. Sport | Tickets
Nov. 10 vs. Minnesota at 5:30 p.m.
Nov. 11 vs. Wisconsin at 7 p.m.

A PEEK AHEAD

NOVEMBER 17

It's jazz to the max as all of Purdue's jazz bands perform. 8 p.m. STEW, Loeb Playhouse. Free. Details

NOVEMBER 19

The Symphonic Band and Fall Concert Band figure to "score" a success with their fall concert. 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.