COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
First Lady Key Initiatives
Health Care
/31
![Thank you for allowing me to be an honorary chair for 2024 Purdue Cancer Research Institute 5K, and thank you to our sponsors, participants, staff and volunteers.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/04/5K-2.jpg)
![The weather was cold but our hearts were warm during the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research Challenge 5k.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/04/5K-4.jpg)
![We hugged our survivors and patients’ families and finished the race strong!](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/04/5k-3.jpg)
![We are #Purdue family - in this family, no one fights cancer alone!](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/04/5K-1.jpg)
![Kei extends a warm welcome to Anne Hazlett, Senior Director for Government Relations and Public Affairs at Purdue University, to discuss the Indiana health initiatives.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/Anne-H.jpeg)
![Collaborating for a healthier tomorrow! 🤝 Purdue and Ascension team up to advance healthcare innovation and education.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/Ascension.Purdue-Collaboration-2.jpg)
![Collaborating for a healthier tomorrow! 🤝 Purdue and Ascension team up to advance healthcare innovation and education](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/Ascenion.Purdue-Collaboration-1.jpg)
![President Chiang, the First Lady, and Dr. Chris Hanes, Senior Director of CAPS, share their vision for promoting well-being in the community.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/CAPS-Popcorn-1.jpg)
![A big thank you to the #Boilermaker Support Network, Office of the Dean of Students and the Purdue University Counseling and Psychological Services for organizing such an important event.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/Field-of-Memories-2-8.31.23.jpg)
![It was an honor to visit the Field of Memories today as we recognize the start of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/Field-of-Memories-4-8.31.23.jpg)
![Leaders from St. Vincent and Purdue gathered to discuss progress of the new St. Vincent micro-hospital.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/St.Vincent_Progress_Luncheon_1_50_1_50.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/Speers-9.5.23.jpg)
![Thanks to Franciscan Health President/CEO Terry Wilson for hosting the Franciscan/Purdue University Clinical Oncology Research discussion luncheon. It’s a great start and we look forward to exploring more collaboration opportunities between two incredible local institutions](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/06/Fransican_4_1000x900-1.jpg)
![Sycamore Springs is one of the many healthcare facilities in town providing excellent mental health care for our students.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/IMG_4397.jpeg)
![Insightful meeting with the Senior Director of Clinical Services of Valley Oaks Health, Dr. Monique Kulkarni, Ph.D., HSPP.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/Valley-Oaks.jpg)
![Dr. Ray Munguia-Vazquez, MSC, PhD, MD and Dr. Hui establish a collaboration on the West Lafayette campus.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/IUSM-2-e1695392011195.jpg)
![Dr. Hui lends her teaching skills to the students at the Indiana School of Medicine on the West Lafayette campus.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/IUSM-1.jpg)
![Dr. Jerome Adams and Dr. Judy Monroe at the 2023 HEI Summit.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/Image.jpeg)
![2.29.24 - I had the honor of joining our 3rd Health Equity Summit and meeting Dr. Francis Collins!](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/Dr.-Collins.jpg)
![PAMN TEAM, 11-23 The team behind the successful launch of the Purdue Alumni Medical Network.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/PAMN-Team.jpg)
![We had about 120 alumni and friends working in the health-care field, including veterinary medicine, join us for the virtual kickoff of the Purdue Alumni Medical Network (PAMN) tonight. We love the energy and enthusiasm!](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/PAMN-KO-2.jpg)
![We had about 120 alumni and friends working in the health-care field, including veterinary medicine, join us for the virtual kickoff of the Purdue Alumni Medical Network (PAMN) tonight. We love the energy and enthusiasm!](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/PAMN-KO-4.jpg)
![We had about 120 alumni and friends working in the health-care field, including veterinary medicine, join us for the virtual kickoff of the Purdue Alumni Medical Network (PAMN) tonight. We love the energy and enthusiasm!](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/PAMN-KO-1.jpg)
![We had about 120 alumni and friends working in the health-care field, including veterinary medicine, join us for the virtual kickoff of the Purdue Alumni Medical Network (PAMN) tonight. We love the energy and enthusiasm!](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/PAMN-3.jpg)
![Enjoyed meeting Brian Tabor, President of the Indiana Hospital Association and proud Purdue Alum.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/Brian-Tabor.jpg)
![Great time conversing with the Purdue Women's Club Health & Wellness Interest Group. Engaging discussions on a variety of topics made the session enriching and informative.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/PWC-Presentation.jpg)
![Glad to meet our awesome CAPS team, crisis team and community mental health providers at their Annual Open House today](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/CAPS-REC.jpg)
![The Student poster session at the Global Health Institute Research Symposium was amazing! So inspiring to see the next generation of researchers and innovators sharing their ideas and findings](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/WGHI-Students.jpg)
![It was an outstanding day of learning and conversation at the Women's Health Research Symposium. Thank you to the Women's Global Health Institute for planning such an impactful symposium!](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/WGHI-1.jpg)
![It was a pleasure to meet Dr. Christiane Kuhl, along with several more renowned experts in the women's cancer research field at the Purdue Women's Global Health Institute Research Symposium.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/WGHI-2.jpg)
![Officially starting my new job at IU Arnett - thanks for the nice welcome basket of goodies 😊](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/Kei.jpg)
![Thank you for allowing me to be an honorary chair for 2024 Purdue Cancer Research Institute 5K, and thank you to our sponsors, participants, staff and volunteers.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/04/5K-2.jpg)
![The weather was cold but our hearts were warm during the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research Challenge 5k.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/04/5K-4.jpg)
![We hugged our survivors and patients’ families and finished the race strong!](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/04/5k-3.jpg)
![We are #Purdue family - in this family, no one fights cancer alone!](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/04/5K-1.jpg)
![Kei extends a warm welcome to Anne Hazlett, Senior Director for Government Relations and Public Affairs at Purdue University, to discuss the Indiana health initiatives.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/Anne-H.jpeg)
![Collaborating for a healthier tomorrow! 🤝 Purdue and Ascension team up to advance healthcare innovation and education.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/Ascension.Purdue-Collaboration-2.jpg)
![Collaborating for a healthier tomorrow! 🤝 Purdue and Ascension team up to advance healthcare innovation and education](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/Ascenion.Purdue-Collaboration-1.jpg)
![President Chiang, the First Lady, and Dr. Chris Hanes, Senior Director of CAPS, share their vision for promoting well-being in the community.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/CAPS-Popcorn-1.jpg)
![A big thank you to the #Boilermaker Support Network, Office of the Dean of Students and the Purdue University Counseling and Psychological Services for organizing such an important event.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/Field-of-Memories-2-8.31.23.jpg)
![It was an honor to visit the Field of Memories today as we recognize the start of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/Field-of-Memories-4-8.31.23.jpg)
![Leaders from St. Vincent and Purdue gathered to discuss progress of the new St. Vincent micro-hospital.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/St.Vincent_Progress_Luncheon_1_50_1_50.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/Speers-9.5.23.jpg)
![Thanks to Franciscan Health President/CEO Terry Wilson for hosting the Franciscan/Purdue University Clinical Oncology Research discussion luncheon. It’s a great start and we look forward to exploring more collaboration opportunities between two incredible local institutions](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/06/Fransican_4_1000x900-1.jpg)
![Sycamore Springs is one of the many healthcare facilities in town providing excellent mental health care for our students.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/IMG_4397.jpeg)
![Insightful meeting with the Senior Director of Clinical Services of Valley Oaks Health, Dr. Monique Kulkarni, Ph.D., HSPP.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/Valley-Oaks.jpg)
![Dr. Ray Munguia-Vazquez, MSC, PhD, MD and Dr. Hui establish a collaboration on the West Lafayette campus.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/IUSM-2-e1695392011195.jpg)
![Dr. Hui lends her teaching skills to the students at the Indiana School of Medicine on the West Lafayette campus.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/IUSM-1.jpg)
![Dr. Jerome Adams and Dr. Judy Monroe at the 2023 HEI Summit.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/Image.jpeg)
![2.29.24 - I had the honor of joining our 3rd Health Equity Summit and meeting Dr. Francis Collins!](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/Dr.-Collins.jpg)
![PAMN TEAM, 11-23 The team behind the successful launch of the Purdue Alumni Medical Network.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/PAMN-Team.jpg)
![We had about 120 alumni and friends working in the health-care field, including veterinary medicine, join us for the virtual kickoff of the Purdue Alumni Medical Network (PAMN) tonight. We love the energy and enthusiasm!](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/PAMN-KO-2.jpg)
![We had about 120 alumni and friends working in the health-care field, including veterinary medicine, join us for the virtual kickoff of the Purdue Alumni Medical Network (PAMN) tonight. We love the energy and enthusiasm!](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/PAMN-KO-4.jpg)
![We had about 120 alumni and friends working in the health-care field, including veterinary medicine, join us for the virtual kickoff of the Purdue Alumni Medical Network (PAMN) tonight. We love the energy and enthusiasm!](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/PAMN-KO-1.jpg)
![We had about 120 alumni and friends working in the health-care field, including veterinary medicine, join us for the virtual kickoff of the Purdue Alumni Medical Network (PAMN) tonight. We love the energy and enthusiasm!](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/PAMN-3.jpg)
![Enjoyed meeting Brian Tabor, President of the Indiana Hospital Association and proud Purdue Alum.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/Brian-Tabor.jpg)
![Great time conversing with the Purdue Women's Club Health & Wellness Interest Group. Engaging discussions on a variety of topics made the session enriching and informative.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/PWC-Presentation.jpg)
![Glad to meet our awesome CAPS team, crisis team and community mental health providers at their Annual Open House today](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/CAPS-REC.jpg)
![The Student poster session at the Global Health Institute Research Symposium was amazing! So inspiring to see the next generation of researchers and innovators sharing their ideas and findings](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/WGHI-Students.jpg)
![It was an outstanding day of learning and conversation at the Women's Health Research Symposium. Thank you to the Women's Global Health Institute for planning such an impactful symposium!](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/WGHI-1.jpg)
![It was a pleasure to meet Dr. Christiane Kuhl, along with several more renowned experts in the women's cancer research field at the Purdue Women's Global Health Institute Research Symposium.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/WGHI-2.jpg)
![Officially starting my new job at IU Arnett - thanks for the nice welcome basket of goodies 😊](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/Kei.jpg)
Child Care
/11
![I had the pleasure of stopping at the Center For Families at Purdue University's Annual breakfast. Many of my key initiatives align with what the center is doing for Purdue University families in the areas of childcare, preventive healthcare and community engagement. We sincerely appreciate the great work the center is doing to help make lives better.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/04/Center-for-Families-Breakfast-2024.jpg)
![Kei enjoyed meeting Mike Warren and Melanie Red Elk from the France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center to discuss summer programs.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/Rec-Well.jpg)
![Purdue's Child Care Task Force in Action](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/Child-Care-Task-Force.jpg)
![Working together for a brighter future! Our Greater Lafayette industry partners came together to discuss solutions for our childcare needs. We're excited to see what we can accomplish when we collaborate.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/Greater-Lafayette-Industry-Childcare-Taskforce.b.jpg)
![Appreciation and discussion with Child Care task force and providers](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/Child_Care_small_320x320-e1680124014512.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/1701020370931.jpg)
![The First Lady giving much appreciation to our Tippecanoe County Golden Apple nominees and early childhood educators.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/1701020370455.jpg)
![Thanks to our Ben and Maxine Miller Child Development Lab School Director, Elizabeth Schlesinger-Devlin who gave us an informative tour](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/IMG_3702-1-1.jpeg)
![I had an amazing time engaging with the two-year-old classroom at ECEC. Their smiles and laughter warmed my heart.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/IMG_3729-1-1.jpeg)
![Thank you, Maureen Weber, for giving us an insightful tour of the Patty Jischke Early Care and Education Center. It was a pleasure learning about the excellent care and education provided to the children.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/PJ-visit.jpg)
![Patty Jischke’s legacy as the First Lady of Purdue is an inspiration to Dr. Hui as she also seeks to enrich the lives of children through impactful contributions such as the Patty Jiscke Early Care and Education Center.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/IMG_3762-1-1.jpeg)
![I had the pleasure of stopping at the Center For Families at Purdue University's Annual breakfast. Many of my key initiatives align with what the center is doing for Purdue University families in the areas of childcare, preventive healthcare and community engagement. We sincerely appreciate the great work the center is doing to help make lives better.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/04/Center-for-Families-Breakfast-2024.jpg)
![Kei enjoyed meeting Mike Warren and Melanie Red Elk from the France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center to discuss summer programs.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/Rec-Well.jpg)
![Purdue's Child Care Task Force in Action](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/Child-Care-Task-Force.jpg)
![Working together for a brighter future! Our Greater Lafayette industry partners came together to discuss solutions for our childcare needs. We're excited to see what we can accomplish when we collaborate.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/Greater-Lafayette-Industry-Childcare-Taskforce.b.jpg)
![Appreciation and discussion with Child Care task force and providers](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/Child_Care_small_320x320-e1680124014512.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/1701020370931.jpg)
![The First Lady giving much appreciation to our Tippecanoe County Golden Apple nominees and early childhood educators.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/1701020370455.jpg)
![Thanks to our Ben and Maxine Miller Child Development Lab School Director, Elizabeth Schlesinger-Devlin who gave us an informative tour](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/IMG_3702-1-1.jpeg)
![I had an amazing time engaging with the two-year-old classroom at ECEC. Their smiles and laughter warmed my heart.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/IMG_3729-1-1.jpeg)
![Thank you, Maureen Weber, for giving us an insightful tour of the Patty Jischke Early Care and Education Center. It was a pleasure learning about the excellent care and education provided to the children.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/PJ-visit.jpg)
![Patty Jischke’s legacy as the First Lady of Purdue is an inspiration to Dr. Hui as she also seeks to enrich the lives of children through impactful contributions such as the Patty Jiscke Early Care and Education Center.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/IMG_3762-1-1.jpeg)
First Lady Engagement
Alumni & Donor
/16
![What a fantastic President’s Council Back to Class today in Naples, Florida! It was so much fun discussing our efforts to foster local community collaboration and how we are advocating for children’s well-being, preventive health care, and opportunities to support our incredible hashtag#Purdue families. Thanks so much for moderating, April Headdy!](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/Naples-BtC-2024.jpg)
![January 2024; Phoenix Alumni Event -Beautiful location to meet so many of our loyal alumni and donors living in the Valley of the Sun.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/Phx.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/Purdue_Alumni-70.jpg)
![Our first fireside chat at the PC virtual event It was quite fun having a Q&A session with President Chiang! Thank you, Purdue for Life Foundation, for organizing the event. And our heartfelt thanks to all our PC members for your blessings and support over the past year. We were so proud to report that your alma mater is doing amazingly well, and we are humbled to continue serving Purdue University.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/PC-Virtual.jpg)
![Going Above and Beyond- the Dedicated and Passionate Staff of the John Purdue Club. A Team That Makes It Happen: this staff worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure all details were taken care of in Hawaii! Boilermaker Spirit at its best!](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/JPC-Hawaii.jpeg)
![💛 Sunday Brunch in Chicago! 💛 A big thanks to alumni club presidents Giovanna Krozel and Rochelle Z. for their warm welcome and Lance Connolly and Jeri Bowman for creating a magical experience in this historical setting.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/IMG_2110.jpeg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/IMG_2125.jpeg)
![Our President's Council is lucky to have such amazing students and staff working behind the scenes! Their hard work and dedication make everything we do possible](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/PC-1.jpg)
![Love meeting and spending time with our amazing alumni and donors at football games! It's always exciting to catch up and cheer on our team together](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/Whites-1.jpg)
![Embracing nature's beauty in Banff with members of the Purdue President's Council.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/10/Banf1.jpg)
![Executive Director of the President's Council, April Headdy taking a moment to capture a breathtaking shot of the iconic accommodations in Banff.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/10/Banf2.jpg)
![Enjoyed visiting with our Pinnacle donors during the Homecoming weekend ice cream social hosted at Westwood. Thank you for your continued support and dedication to Purdue University.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/10/PICS-9.29.23.jpg)
![Starting off the weekend on a high note with the President's Council annual Back to Class event. It was wonderful to see so many of our esteemed alumni back on campus, eager to engage with our faculty and students.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/10/HOCO-4.jpg)
![Gathering of amazing alumni in beautiful Sarasota.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/IMG_2921.jpg)
![Having a grand time at the Naples President's Council dinner and celebration! Great food, great company, and an unforgettable evening](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/Naples-2023.jpg)
![Naples 2023](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/Naples.jpg)
![What a fantastic President’s Council Back to Class today in Naples, Florida! It was so much fun discussing our efforts to foster local community collaboration and how we are advocating for children’s well-being, preventive health care, and opportunities to support our incredible hashtag#Purdue families. Thanks so much for moderating, April Headdy!](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/Naples-BtC-2024.jpg)
![January 2024; Phoenix Alumni Event -Beautiful location to meet so many of our loyal alumni and donors living in the Valley of the Sun.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/Phx.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/Purdue_Alumni-70.jpg)
![Our first fireside chat at the PC virtual event It was quite fun having a Q&A session with President Chiang! Thank you, Purdue for Life Foundation, for organizing the event. And our heartfelt thanks to all our PC members for your blessings and support over the past year. We were so proud to report that your alma mater is doing amazingly well, and we are humbled to continue serving Purdue University.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/PC-Virtual.jpg)
![Going Above and Beyond- the Dedicated and Passionate Staff of the John Purdue Club. A Team That Makes It Happen: this staff worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure all details were taken care of in Hawaii! Boilermaker Spirit at its best!](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/JPC-Hawaii.jpeg)
![💛 Sunday Brunch in Chicago! 💛 A big thanks to alumni club presidents Giovanna Krozel and Rochelle Z. for their warm welcome and Lance Connolly and Jeri Bowman for creating a magical experience in this historical setting.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/IMG_2110.jpeg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/IMG_2125.jpeg)
![Our President's Council is lucky to have such amazing students and staff working behind the scenes! Their hard work and dedication make everything we do possible](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/PC-1.jpg)
![Love meeting and spending time with our amazing alumni and donors at football games! It's always exciting to catch up and cheer on our team together](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/Whites-1.jpg)
![Embracing nature's beauty in Banff with members of the Purdue President's Council.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/10/Banf1.jpg)
![Executive Director of the President's Council, April Headdy taking a moment to capture a breathtaking shot of the iconic accommodations in Banff.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/10/Banf2.jpg)
![Enjoyed visiting with our Pinnacle donors during the Homecoming weekend ice cream social hosted at Westwood. Thank you for your continued support and dedication to Purdue University.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/10/PICS-9.29.23.jpg)
![Starting off the weekend on a high note with the President's Council annual Back to Class event. It was wonderful to see so many of our esteemed alumni back on campus, eager to engage with our faculty and students.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/10/HOCO-4.jpg)
![Gathering of amazing alumni in beautiful Sarasota.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/IMG_2921.jpg)
![Having a grand time at the Naples President's Council dinner and celebration! Great food, great company, and an unforgettable evening](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/Naples-2023.jpg)
![Naples 2023](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/Naples.jpg)
Student
/14
![Cookies for our students taking finals. We hope they have a wonderful summer.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/05/Cookies.from_.kei_.Sp24.jpg)
![Cookies for our students taking finals. We hope they have a wonderful summer.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/05/CFK2.SP24.jpg)
![Cookies for our students taking finals. We hope they have a wonderful summer.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/05/CFK3.SP24.jpg)
![The Student poster session at the Global Health Institute Research Symposium was amazing! So inspiring to see the next generation of researchers and innovators sharing their ideas and findings](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/WGHI-Students.jpg)
!['Popcorn with CAPS & Kei](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/CAPS-Popcorn-3.jpg)
![Students could write encouraging messages to those struggling or honor those who have died of suicide.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/Field-of-Memories-3-8.31.23.jpg)
![A big thank you to the #Boilermaker Support Network, Office of the Dean of Students and the Purdue University Counseling and Psychological Services for organizing such an important event.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/Field-of-Memories-2-8.31.23.jpg)
![Cookies with Construction Engineering and Management students and staff.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/05/IMG_8599.jpg)
![Day 2 - Cookies for our students taking finals this week! Stressed brain cells need sugar rush 💪 We had so much fun spending time with our young people 💛🖤 they are simply the best students - so appreciative and thoughtful](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/05/Cookies-from-Kei-2.jpg)
![Some of the interesting questions the students asked me: - Who are you? I figured the easiest answer is: My husband is Mung Chiang(???really???… yes no kidding 😁)](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/05/cookies-from-kei-5.jpg)
![Home-baked cookies for our Purdue University students taking finals. 💛🖤 Many were surprised that the cookies were free and home-baked!](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/Cookies-F23-3.jpg)
![Home-baked cookies for our Purdue University students taking finals. 💛🖤 Anthony and Sheila for the helped with the baking and decorating!](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/Cookies-F23-1.jpg)
![Our Reamer Club is full of outstanding students who take great pride in caring for our Boilermaker Special and Extra Special. Their dedication and hard work keep our cherished traditions alive and well.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/05/20230426062619_IMG_6866.jpg)
![Wonderful to spend time with these amazing puppies donated to the School of Vet Medicine for research and then adoption.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/05/IMG_8621.jpg)
![Cookies for our students taking finals. We hope they have a wonderful summer.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/05/Cookies.from_.kei_.Sp24.jpg)
![Cookies for our students taking finals. We hope they have a wonderful summer.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/05/CFK2.SP24.jpg)
![Cookies for our students taking finals. We hope they have a wonderful summer.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/05/CFK3.SP24.jpg)
![The Student poster session at the Global Health Institute Research Symposium was amazing! So inspiring to see the next generation of researchers and innovators sharing their ideas and findings](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/WGHI-Students.jpg)
!['Popcorn with CAPS & Kei](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/CAPS-Popcorn-3.jpg)
![Students could write encouraging messages to those struggling or honor those who have died of suicide.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/Field-of-Memories-3-8.31.23.jpg)
![A big thank you to the #Boilermaker Support Network, Office of the Dean of Students and the Purdue University Counseling and Psychological Services for organizing such an important event.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/Field-of-Memories-2-8.31.23.jpg)
![Cookies with Construction Engineering and Management students and staff.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/05/IMG_8599.jpg)
![Day 2 - Cookies for our students taking finals this week! Stressed brain cells need sugar rush 💪 We had so much fun spending time with our young people 💛🖤 they are simply the best students - so appreciative and thoughtful](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/05/Cookies-from-Kei-2.jpg)
![Some of the interesting questions the students asked me: - Who are you? I figured the easiest answer is: My husband is Mung Chiang(???really???… yes no kidding 😁)](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/05/cookies-from-kei-5.jpg)
![Home-baked cookies for our Purdue University students taking finals. 💛🖤 Many were surprised that the cookies were free and home-baked!](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/Cookies-F23-3.jpg)
![Home-baked cookies for our Purdue University students taking finals. 💛🖤 Anthony and Sheila for the helped with the baking and decorating!](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/Cookies-F23-1.jpg)
![Our Reamer Club is full of outstanding students who take great pride in caring for our Boilermaker Special and Extra Special. Their dedication and hard work keep our cherished traditions alive and well.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/05/20230426062619_IMG_6866.jpg)
![Wonderful to spend time with these amazing puppies donated to the School of Vet Medicine for research and then adoption.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/05/IMG_8621.jpg)
Campus
/32
![3.1.24 - I had the great pleasure of joining the celebration at the 1st annual Purdue University Women’s History Month Luncheon!](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/Womens-History-Month.jpg)
![2.29.24 - I had the honor of joining our 3rd Health Equity Summit and meeting Dr. Francis Collins!](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/Dr.-Collins.jpg)
![aculty and Staff Appreciation Day at the Purdue University Women’s Basketball home game today! We thank all our amazing teammates for a great year of 2023! 💛🖤](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/WBB-Staff-App-1.jpg)
![Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day at the Purdue University Women’s Basketball game! We thank all our amazing teammates for a great year of 2023! 💛🖤](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/WBB-Staff-App-2.jpg)
![Today, we recognized and appreciated the hard work and commitment of our Athletic staff suport systems. Thank you for your tireless efforts to help our athletics programs excel both on and off the field.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/Athletics-Partners-1.jpg)
![The Department of Nutrition Science tour where I learned about the latest research in the field of nutrition and how it impacts our health and well-being.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/10/Nutrition-Tour-1.jpg)
![Had a wonderful time with Isabella and Dean Barker recording the first ever Pharmacy podcast! So much fun sharing insights with our audience.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/Pharm-Podcast-1.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/Speers-9.5.23.jpg)
![Glad to meet our awesome CAPS team, crisis team and community mental health providers at their Annual Open House today](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/CAPS-REC.jpg)
![Dean of Libraries, Beth McNeil gave an insightful tour of our exceptional libraries and Wilmeth Active Learning Center.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/08/Beth.Kei_.2.8.2.23.jpg)
![Visit to our Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering. Incredible research taking place here.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/08/BME.7.21.23.jpg)
![Exploring the Future of Biomedical Engineering with the Brightest Minds of Tomorrow.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/08/BME3.7.21.23.jpg)
![It was a pleasure to meet Dr. Christiane Kuhl, along with several more renowned experts in the women's cancer research field at the Purdue Women's Global Health Institute Research Symposium.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/WGHI-2.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/06/archeives-3.jpg)
![Thanks to Purdue For Life Foundation and its committee members for organizing such wonderful 2023 Women's Conference for boilermaker women to gather and connect, empower and elevate 💛🖤](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/WC-2.jpg)
![Grateful and humbled to deliver the welcome address at the Purdue Women's Network Annual Conference. The event was a wonderful opportunity to connect with inspiring women and share insights on a range of topics](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/WGHI-2.jpg)
![It’s such a honor to join Dean Reed adn Lisa Happ for a tour at our Purdue University Veterinary hospital. So proud of our Vet med school and hospital.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/04/IMG_6535.jpg)
![Its astonishing to see the all the advanced equipment and devices in ICU, operation room, Hemodialysis and Radiology departments - they are literally the same as what we use in the human patients!](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/04/Vet-school-2.jpg)
![Fun-Filled memories with dedicated Purdue Faculty & Staff for the Purdue Day of Giving 2023.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/05/20230426052524_IMG_6772.jpg)
![PDOG and Presidential Investiture cookout hosted at Westwood in April, 2023](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/05/20230426055230_IMG_6814.jpg)
![Just visited the command central of Purdue Day of Giving at Dauch Alumni Center.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/05/IMG_8574.jpg)
![Wonderful to spend time with these amazing puppies donated to the School of Vet Medicine for research and then adoption.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/05/IMG_8621.jpg)
![Cookies with Construction Engineering and Management students and staff.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/05/IMG_8599.jpg)
![School of Pharmacy](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/05/IMG_8577.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/04/CFJ7103.jpg)
![The Purdue 2023 HTM Black Tie dinner was an unforgettable evening of celebration with our Westwood Estate manager and , Anthony Cawdron.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/IMG_3663.jpg)
![Thanks to Dean Barker, who introduced me to our outstanding pharmacy school and gave me a tour around campus in early January. Physicians love our Purdue-trained pharmacists!](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/Dean_Barker_50_1_50.jpg)
![A great meeting with Vice Provost for Student Life, Beth McCuskey, discussing the many ways that the first lady's office wishes to engage with our students and families.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/Beth-McCusky.jpg)
![Katie Sermersheim made a stop at Westwood to discuss avenues of support The President and First Lady can offer our students.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/IMG_3350.jpg)
![Had the pleasure of meeting with our new Vice President of Engagement, Roberto Gallardo.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/07/Roberto.jpg)
![Staff from both Offices gathered for a working lunch.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/Pres-Staff.jpeg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/IMG_1258.jpg)
![3.1.24 - I had the great pleasure of joining the celebration at the 1st annual Purdue University Women’s History Month Luncheon!](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/Womens-History-Month.jpg)
![2.29.24 - I had the honor of joining our 3rd Health Equity Summit and meeting Dr. Francis Collins!](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/Dr.-Collins.jpg)
![aculty and Staff Appreciation Day at the Purdue University Women’s Basketball home game today! We thank all our amazing teammates for a great year of 2023! 💛🖤](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/WBB-Staff-App-1.jpg)
![Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day at the Purdue University Women’s Basketball game! We thank all our amazing teammates for a great year of 2023! 💛🖤](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/WBB-Staff-App-2.jpg)
![Today, we recognized and appreciated the hard work and commitment of our Athletic staff suport systems. Thank you for your tireless efforts to help our athletics programs excel both on and off the field.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/Athletics-Partners-1.jpg)
![The Department of Nutrition Science tour where I learned about the latest research in the field of nutrition and how it impacts our health and well-being.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/10/Nutrition-Tour-1.jpg)
![Had a wonderful time with Isabella and Dean Barker recording the first ever Pharmacy podcast! So much fun sharing insights with our audience.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/Pharm-Podcast-1.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/Speers-9.5.23.jpg)
![Glad to meet our awesome CAPS team, crisis team and community mental health providers at their Annual Open House today](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/CAPS-REC.jpg)
![Dean of Libraries, Beth McNeil gave an insightful tour of our exceptional libraries and Wilmeth Active Learning Center.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/08/Beth.Kei_.2.8.2.23.jpg)
![Visit to our Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering. Incredible research taking place here.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/08/BME.7.21.23.jpg)
![Exploring the Future of Biomedical Engineering with the Brightest Minds of Tomorrow.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/08/BME3.7.21.23.jpg)
![It was a pleasure to meet Dr. Christiane Kuhl, along with several more renowned experts in the women's cancer research field at the Purdue Women's Global Health Institute Research Symposium.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/WGHI-2.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/06/archeives-3.jpg)
![Thanks to Purdue For Life Foundation and its committee members for organizing such wonderful 2023 Women's Conference for boilermaker women to gather and connect, empower and elevate 💛🖤](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/WC-2.jpg)
![Grateful and humbled to deliver the welcome address at the Purdue Women's Network Annual Conference. The event was a wonderful opportunity to connect with inspiring women and share insights on a range of topics](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/WGHI-2.jpg)
![It’s such a honor to join Dean Reed adn Lisa Happ for a tour at our Purdue University Veterinary hospital. So proud of our Vet med school and hospital.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/04/IMG_6535.jpg)
![Its astonishing to see the all the advanced equipment and devices in ICU, operation room, Hemodialysis and Radiology departments - they are literally the same as what we use in the human patients!](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/04/Vet-school-2.jpg)
![Fun-Filled memories with dedicated Purdue Faculty & Staff for the Purdue Day of Giving 2023.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/05/20230426052524_IMG_6772.jpg)
![PDOG and Presidential Investiture cookout hosted at Westwood in April, 2023](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/05/20230426055230_IMG_6814.jpg)
![Just visited the command central of Purdue Day of Giving at Dauch Alumni Center.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/05/IMG_8574.jpg)
![Wonderful to spend time with these amazing puppies donated to the School of Vet Medicine for research and then adoption.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/05/IMG_8621.jpg)
![Cookies with Construction Engineering and Management students and staff.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/05/IMG_8599.jpg)
![School of Pharmacy](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/05/IMG_8577.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/04/CFJ7103.jpg)
![The Purdue 2023 HTM Black Tie dinner was an unforgettable evening of celebration with our Westwood Estate manager and , Anthony Cawdron.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/IMG_3663.jpg)
![Thanks to Dean Barker, who introduced me to our outstanding pharmacy school and gave me a tour around campus in early January. Physicians love our Purdue-trained pharmacists!](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/Dean_Barker_50_1_50.jpg)
![A great meeting with Vice Provost for Student Life, Beth McCuskey, discussing the many ways that the first lady's office wishes to engage with our students and families.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/Beth-McCusky.jpg)
![Katie Sermersheim made a stop at Westwood to discuss avenues of support The President and First Lady can offer our students.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/IMG_3350.jpg)
![Had the pleasure of meeting with our new Vice President of Engagement, Roberto Gallardo.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/07/Roberto.jpg)
![Staff from both Offices gathered for a working lunch.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/Pres-Staff.jpeg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/IMG_1258.jpg)
Community
/20
![We had a great lunch with the mayors of our fantastic cities. Connecting with these inspiring leaders and exchanging ideas on enhancing our communities' strengths is always a pleasure.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/Mayors.jpg)
![Mung and I are honored to have received the United Way Board President Award at the 2024 Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/UW-Award-1.jpg)
![The amazing 2023 Purdue United Way team celebrated the overwhelming success of the 2023 campaign at the Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/UW-Purdue-Group.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/2023-Holiday-Dinner.jpg)
![We thank the United Way of Greater Lafayette for starting this year's campaign for those in need in our community. Purdue University is proud to be part of this effort and to set a target to get back to the pre-pandemic level of support for our neighbors.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/UW-2.jpg)
![Purdue United Way campaign is underway. Mung and I have made our gift, please join us so that we can reach the goal of pre-pandemic level of giving from the Purdue community. All In!](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/UW-1.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/UW-Gala-4.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/Kie.Michelle2.jpg)
![Wonderful group of St. Tom's ladies.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/St.-Toms-Group-2.jpg)
![Greeted at St. Tom's parish with a gracious welcome from Father Tom McDermott.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/St-Toms-9.18.23.jpg)
![Coffee & Conversation @ Convergence with the Mayor of Lafayette, Tony Roswarski and West Lafayette Mayor Elect, Erin Easter.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/08/Mayoral_Town_Hall_2_4_765x665.jpg)
![Attended our first Purdue University event at the children’s museum Indianapolis. Special thanks to Bob and Terry Bowen the event sponsor, Jennifer Pace Robinson the museum president and CEO, and our organizing committee/Purdue for life foundation for making this fantastic event possible.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/06/Childrens-Museum.jpg)
![Children are our future. Our school educators are truly taking up the hardest and most important job in our community](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/05/School_Ad_50_2_2000x1900-1.jpg)
![Enjoyed hosting the Purdue Women's Club leaders for a reception at Westwood. Honored to be among so many trailblazing women who have made a difference on campus and beyond.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/PWC.jpg)
![Had a fun afternoon at the Annual Indiana State Fair. Purdue was well represented! Boiler up!](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/State-Fair.jpg)
![Official membership to Imagination Station secured and great to visit with volunteers and staff.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/04/IS1_2_3_320x275.png)
![Pleased to meet Sujatha Ramani, the interim Executive Director of Imagination Station.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/04/IS-2-2.png)
![Presented at the elementary school’s Winter Tradition 2023. Volunteering is a pivotal contribution to our successful schools. I love every opportunity I am afforded.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/Kei-volunteering.jpg)
![Excited to see Yanhua at the school fun night. She along with Brad Buetler developed this amazing website for my team.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/WLFN-3.jpg)
![Fun cup stacking challenge at school fun night.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/WLFN_2_50-1.jpg)
![We had a great lunch with the mayors of our fantastic cities. Connecting with these inspiring leaders and exchanging ideas on enhancing our communities' strengths is always a pleasure.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/Mayors.jpg)
![Mung and I are honored to have received the United Way Board President Award at the 2024 Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/UW-Award-1.jpg)
![The amazing 2023 Purdue United Way team celebrated the overwhelming success of the 2023 campaign at the Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/UW-Purdue-Group.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/2023-Holiday-Dinner.jpg)
![We thank the United Way of Greater Lafayette for starting this year's campaign for those in need in our community. Purdue University is proud to be part of this effort and to set a target to get back to the pre-pandemic level of support for our neighbors.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/UW-2.jpg)
![Purdue United Way campaign is underway. Mung and I have made our gift, please join us so that we can reach the goal of pre-pandemic level of giving from the Purdue community. All In!](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/UW-1.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/UW-Gala-4.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/Kie.Michelle2.jpg)
![Wonderful group of St. Tom's ladies.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/St.-Toms-Group-2.jpg)
![Greeted at St. Tom's parish with a gracious welcome from Father Tom McDermott.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/St-Toms-9.18.23.jpg)
![Coffee & Conversation @ Convergence with the Mayor of Lafayette, Tony Roswarski and West Lafayette Mayor Elect, Erin Easter.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/08/Mayoral_Town_Hall_2_4_765x665.jpg)
![Attended our first Purdue University event at the children’s museum Indianapolis. Special thanks to Bob and Terry Bowen the event sponsor, Jennifer Pace Robinson the museum president and CEO, and our organizing committee/Purdue for life foundation for making this fantastic event possible.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/06/Childrens-Museum.jpg)
![Children are our future. Our school educators are truly taking up the hardest and most important job in our community](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/05/School_Ad_50_2_2000x1900-1.jpg)
![Enjoyed hosting the Purdue Women's Club leaders for a reception at Westwood. Honored to be among so many trailblazing women who have made a difference on campus and beyond.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/PWC.jpg)
![Had a fun afternoon at the Annual Indiana State Fair. Purdue was well represented! Boiler up!](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/State-Fair.jpg)
![Official membership to Imagination Station secured and great to visit with volunteers and staff.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/04/IS1_2_3_320x275.png)
![Pleased to meet Sujatha Ramani, the interim Executive Director of Imagination Station.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/04/IS-2-2.png)
![Presented at the elementary school’s Winter Tradition 2023. Volunteering is a pivotal contribution to our successful schools. I love every opportunity I am afforded.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/02/Kei-volunteering.jpg)
![Excited to see Yanhua at the school fun night. She along with Brad Buetler developed this amazing website for my team.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/WLFN-3.jpg)
![Fun cup stacking challenge at school fun night.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/WLFN_2_50-1.jpg)
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Campus
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![President and First Lady Holiday portrait.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/1702222841828.jpg)
!['Breakfast with Santa' complete with delicious food from our Purdue Memorial Union.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/1702222841047.jpg)
![Gingerbread houses on display at the Memorial Union's Breakfast with Santa.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/1702222840802.jpg)
![PSUB leaders help ensure 'Breakfast with Santa' participants have a great time.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/1702222840676.jpg)
![What better time and place to give Santa 'the list'.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/1702222831670.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/Hawaii-1.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/Hawaii-2.jpg)
![Going Above and Beyond- the Dedicated and Passionate Staff of the John Purdue Club. A Team That Makes It Happen: this staff worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure all details were taken care of in Hawaii! Boilermaker Spirit at its best!](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/Hawaii-JCP-crew.jpg)
![An unforgettable experience meeting Beth Moses - a trailblazer in aerospace engineering and a true inspiration for all aspiring space explorers.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/imagejpeg_0-1.jpeg)
![Presidential Lecture Series featuring Purdue alumna and commercial astronaut Beth Moses.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/PLS.BethMoses.1.jpeg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/1698712325561-1.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/1698712324207-1.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/Baseball-Halloween-2.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/Baseball-Halloween-3.jpg)
![The 2023 Purdue University Homecoming Weekend was a huge success! It was a gorgeous two days welcoming thousands of students, alumni and friends of Purdue to campus to stroll down Boilermaker Boulevard, tailgating events, and ended with a Boilermaker football victory!](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/HOCO-1.jpg)
![President Chiang gives remarks at the annual President’s Council dinner.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/HOCO-3.jpg)
![Starting off the weekend on a high note with the President’s Council annual Back to Class event. It was wonderful to see so many of our esteemed alumni back on campus, eager to engage with our faculty and students](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/HOCO-4.jpg)
![Homecoming at Purdue wouldn’t be complete without the magnificent performance of the Purdue Marching Band. The band adds color and rhythm to the beautiful day with their halftime show.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/IMG_0490.jpg)
![It was a pleasure to meet University of Chicago President Paul Alivisatos on Tuesday (Sept. 12) at Purdue’s Presidential Lecture Series where he and President Chiang discussed the state of higher education in America and President Alivisatos amazing career from researcher, to inventor, to entrepreneur, to university president.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/PLS-9.12.23.reduced.jpg)
![President and First Lady Holiday portrait.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/1702222841828.jpg)
!['Breakfast with Santa' complete with delicious food from our Purdue Memorial Union.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/1702222841047.jpg)
![Gingerbread houses on display at the Memorial Union's Breakfast with Santa.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/1702222840802.jpg)
![PSUB leaders help ensure 'Breakfast with Santa' participants have a great time.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/1702222840676.jpg)
![What better time and place to give Santa 'the list'.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/1702222831670.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/Hawaii-1.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/Hawaii-2.jpg)
![Going Above and Beyond- the Dedicated and Passionate Staff of the John Purdue Club. A Team That Makes It Happen: this staff worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure all details were taken care of in Hawaii! Boilermaker Spirit at its best!](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/Hawaii-JCP-crew.jpg)
![An unforgettable experience meeting Beth Moses - a trailblazer in aerospace engineering and a true inspiration for all aspiring space explorers.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/imagejpeg_0-1.jpeg)
![Presidential Lecture Series featuring Purdue alumna and commercial astronaut Beth Moses.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/PLS.BethMoses.1.jpeg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/1698712325561-1.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/1698712324207-1.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/Baseball-Halloween-2.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/Baseball-Halloween-3.jpg)
![The 2023 Purdue University Homecoming Weekend was a huge success! It was a gorgeous two days welcoming thousands of students, alumni and friends of Purdue to campus to stroll down Boilermaker Boulevard, tailgating events, and ended with a Boilermaker football victory!](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/HOCO-1.jpg)
![President Chiang gives remarks at the annual President’s Council dinner.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/HOCO-3.jpg)
![Starting off the weekend on a high note with the President’s Council annual Back to Class event. It was wonderful to see so many of our esteemed alumni back on campus, eager to engage with our faculty and students](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/HOCO-4.jpg)
![Homecoming at Purdue wouldn’t be complete without the magnificent performance of the Purdue Marching Band. The band adds color and rhythm to the beautiful day with their halftime show.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/IMG_0490.jpg)
![It was a pleasure to meet University of Chicago President Paul Alivisatos on Tuesday (Sept. 12) at Purdue’s Presidential Lecture Series where he and President Chiang discussed the state of higher education in America and President Alivisatos amazing career from researcher, to inventor, to entrepreneur, to university president.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/PLS-9.12.23.reduced.jpg)
Westwood
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![2.20.24 - What an exciting gathering at Westwood of some of the Purdue University faculty who excelled at large scale #research projects last year to celebrate discovery across many disciplines at the highest level!](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/High-Dollar-Reasearchers.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/1.16.24-DP-Dinner.jpg)
![Dinner to celebrate the Ukrainian Scholars Initiative](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/Ukrainian-Scholars.jpg)
![Space pioneer Drew Feustel inspired future generations at Purdue Space Day 2023. Feustel and his wife Indira were named Presidential Ambassadors of Purdue University by President Mung Chiang.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/feustels-chiangsLO.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/1701905283702.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/1701905278026.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/1701905281899.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/1701905281887.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/1701905281545.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/1701905285746.jpg)
![It was an incredible evening to honor those who serve our community and honor Mayor John Dennis as he retires.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/A7300217-Enhanced-NR.jpg)
![Feeling grateful for the invaluable guidance and friendship of Vince Poor - a true mentor and inspiration from Princeton.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/IMG_4174.jpeg)
![2.20.24 - What an exciting gathering at Westwood of some of the Purdue University faculty who excelled at large scale #research projects last year to celebrate discovery across many disciplines at the highest level!](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/03/High-Dollar-Reasearchers.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/1.16.24-DP-Dinner.jpg)
![Dinner to celebrate the Ukrainian Scholars Initiative](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/Ukrainian-Scholars.jpg)
![Space pioneer Drew Feustel inspired future generations at Purdue Space Day 2023. Feustel and his wife Indira were named Presidential Ambassadors of Purdue University by President Mung Chiang.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/feustels-chiangsLO.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/1701905283702.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/1701905278026.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/1701905281899.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/1701905281887.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/1701905281545.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/1701905285746.jpg)
![It was an incredible evening to honor those who serve our community and honor Mayor John Dennis as he retires.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/A7300217-Enhanced-NR.jpg)
![Feeling grateful for the invaluable guidance and friendship of Vince Poor - a true mentor and inspiration from Princeton.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/11/IMG_4174.jpeg)
Local
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![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/IMG_7123.jpeg)
![The Lafayette Christmas Parade was a tremendous tribute to all that makes our community such a wonderful place to live.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/IMG_7133.jpeg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/IMG_7197.jpeg)
![Mocktail Monday for Mental Health emcee, Michelle Brantley, from the Greater Lafayette Commerce.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/Mocktail-4.jpg)
![Brandi Christiansen, President and CEO at Mental Health America-Wabash Valley Region, at the Mocktail Monday for Mental Health event.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/Mocktail-3-e1695306323279.jpg)
![Lafayette and West Lafayette Mayors, Tony Roswarski and John Dennis, join in the fun at the Mocktail Monday event.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/Mocktail-2.jpg)
![Westwood's own, Anthony Cawdron, participated with 'The Lobby' to create a fabulous mocktail.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/Mocktail-1.jpg)
![State Representative, Sheila Klinker, generously donating her time to participate in the Mocktail Monday for Mental Heath event.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/IMG_4489.jpg)
![Boiler Up for a Good Cause! Proud to Show Our Support at a Local Fundraising Event](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/IMG_3929.jpeg)
![Attended our first Purdue University event at the children’s museum Indianapolis. Special thanks to Bob and Terry Bowen the event sponsor, Jennifer Pace Robinson the museum president and CEO, and our organizing committee/Purdue for life foundation for making this fantastic event possible.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/06/Childrens-Museum.jpg)
![WLIS Parent Counsel Fun Night provided great fun while testing even the most basic engineering concepts.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/WLFN_2_50.jpg)
![Volunteer friends at the WLIS Parent Counsel Fun Night.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/WLFN_1_50.jpg)
![Excited to see Yanhua at the school fun night. She along with Brad Buetler developed this amazing website for my team.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/WLFN-3.jpg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/IMG_7123.jpeg)
![The Lafayette Christmas Parade was a tremendous tribute to all that makes our community such a wonderful place to live.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/IMG_7133.jpeg)
![](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/12/IMG_7197.jpeg)
![Mocktail Monday for Mental Health emcee, Michelle Brantley, from the Greater Lafayette Commerce.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/Mocktail-4.jpg)
![Brandi Christiansen, President and CEO at Mental Health America-Wabash Valley Region, at the Mocktail Monday for Mental Health event.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/Mocktail-3-e1695306323279.jpg)
![Lafayette and West Lafayette Mayors, Tony Roswarski and John Dennis, join in the fun at the Mocktail Monday event.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/Mocktail-2.jpg)
![Westwood's own, Anthony Cawdron, participated with 'The Lobby' to create a fabulous mocktail.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/Mocktail-1.jpg)
![State Representative, Sheila Klinker, generously donating her time to participate in the Mocktail Monday for Mental Heath event.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/09/IMG_4489.jpg)
![Boiler Up for a Good Cause! Proud to Show Our Support at a Local Fundraising Event](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/IMG_3929.jpeg)
![Attended our first Purdue University event at the children’s museum Indianapolis. Special thanks to Bob and Terry Bowen the event sponsor, Jennifer Pace Robinson the museum president and CEO, and our organizing committee/Purdue for life foundation for making this fantastic event possible.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/06/Childrens-Museum.jpg)
![WLIS Parent Counsel Fun Night provided great fun while testing even the most basic engineering concepts.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/WLFN_2_50.jpg)
![Volunteer friends at the WLIS Parent Counsel Fun Night.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/WLFN_1_50.jpg)
![Excited to see Yanhua at the school fun night. She along with Brad Buetler developed this amazing website for my team.](https://www.purdue.edu/president/first-lady/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/03/WLFN-3.jpg)