.Perspectives Publication
Welcome to Student Life's Perspectives. Perspectives is a magazine-style publication, released twice a year, that focuses on issues and events that have an impact on Student Life at Purdue.
In each issue we highlight different areas from across the division making an impact on our students, staff and academic partners.
Perspectives Spring 2025 Featured Stories
A Word from our Vice Provost
Every student who attends Purdue University has an opportunity to create their own journey through the ways Student Life supports and catalyzes their well-being and personal growth. The kaleidoscope of people, programs and resources in Student Life supports our students through leadership development and experiences with a continued focus on well-being, promoting engagement with the arts and innovating toward the future of campus housing and the residential student experience.
CAPS Ambassadors Foster a Community of Care
Holistic well-being is an emphasis across Student Life. Between academics, physical health and extracurriculars it can be easy to lose focus on mental health, but it is a necessary piece of the puzzle in promoting overall well-being. CAPS Ambassadors emphasize the importance of mental health and strive to share this message and cultivate a culture of holistic well-being to all Boilermakers.
Student Life Programs Taking Shape in Indianapolis
Fall 2024 marked the launch of Purdue University in Indianapolis – the university’s new, comprehensive urban campus. Student Life and its partners have worked diligently to develop and refine experiences to help students in Indianapolis find community and support beyond the classroom.
Creating Community Through Housing: Celebrating Impact and Building the Future
Student Life celebrated the retirement of Barb Frazee, assistant vice provost for Student Life, who dedicated 43 years of service to Purdue University. After a national search, John Eckman was named the new assistant vice provost in July 2024.
Glee Club Salutes College of Engineering with Special Piece, Performance
Purdue Musical Organizations’ Varsity Glee Club recently helped the College of Engineering kick off its 150th-anniversary celebration with a rousing performance of a special piece of music composed by Purdue alumnus Matthew Janszen.
Student Life Recognitions
Student Life would like to recognize areas within the division that have made an impact both to students and the greater campus community. In this issue we recognize Brandon Cutler, Haley Davis, Melissa Gruver, William Griffel, Chris Hanes, University Residences' Executive in Residence program and Jay Gephart .
From Idea to National Movement: Phi Sigma Rho Celebrates 40 Years
Over the past 40 years, Phi Sigma Rho has grown from an idea to a national organization for women engineers that stands on the pillars of friendship, scholarship and encouragement – and it all began with a conversation on the sixth floor of Shreve Hall in the fall of 1983.
Student Life Recognizes Impact Award Winners
The Office of the Vice Provost for Student Life has recognized outstanding alumni and friends as recipients of the 2024 Student Life Impact Awards. Honorees were presented with their awards at the Student Life Honors Awards Banquet.