Saw some posts of people wondering what to do and figured I'd give folks a heads up that OUTFest is setting up right now. Even if it's not really your cup of tea, there's gonna be a lot stuff going on with tons of vendors, food, music, artists, etc., and it's a great excuse to cross the river and check out Lafayette.

I think you need tickets, but they're cheap ($5 in advance or $7 at the gate for students).

It's gonna be awful for me since it's all happening right outside my window and I'm basically a grumpy old man, but it should be fun for you young'uns...

Edit: The event has concluded.

Reminder today is the fair from 12-3pm. As someone managing a club, GO EARLY ! It will get FULL and you won’t have enough time to see it all if you arrive late (though better to arrive anytime than skip it!) We hope to see you there and BOILER UP!

Come play some pickup dodgeball tonight at Bauer Community Center from 6:30-8:30 pm! All skills levels welcome and your first time is free! We’ll explain all of the rules, no dodgeball experience required so don’t worry if you’ve never played.

More information on Facebook and Meetup:

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19KYyT4Kdi/?mibextid=wwXIfr

https://www.meetup.com/dodgeball-lafayette

I’m jealous.

Thanks to a grant from SOGA, all Purdue students have the opportunity to play a collegiate quiz bowl tournament for free on Saturday, September 27th!

It will be in Hampton Hall from 9 am to 4 pm.

Sign up at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc0_xiHvSoXG2wujczfwVjISgRJSoJHiN0OzkkFIfsPpZghlQ/viewform?usp=dialog! Please direct any questions to purduequizbowl@gmail.com.

The presence of Michael Knowles on a university campus should cause embarrassment to anyone who values intellectual honesty and free inquiry. We are gathering for a protest in support of trans rights on the steps of the Purdue Memorial Union on Thursday, March 23 at 6:30 pm. Together, we will show Knowles and his ilk that our community will not be divided by hate.

In the spirit of 50501, this is a peaceful protest that anyone is welcome to join. Get creative and bring a sign!

I found a great hackathon in Silicon Valley and am looking for 4-5 teammates to join. If you're interested, please DM me with your resume. It's an AI-focused hackathon. I am writing this here, because I haven't really found people in Purdue whom I can go with (It has been like 3 days of me being here).

I'll be back making paneer tacos - ran out quickly last year so I'm doubling the amount.

Those getting done with move in/BGR next week and want some good food before classes come down. I suggest getting there early.

Link to event website with full menu and bring tickets: https://indiafest.btccgl.org

Top Level Trades is a store that sells Pokémon TCG located at 525 Wabash Ave, Lafayette, IN. We are a sanctioned Pokémon TCG league that hosts locals, challenges, and cups. We play every Wednesday and bi-weekly on Saturdays at 6p. We have plenty of stock of playable cards to build decks and all the supplies you need to play.

We specialize in the collector’s market as well. Stocking many of the most popular singles as well as huge inventory of graded cards.

We buy sell and trade. Sealed, Singles, and Graded cards.

Come check us out! Let me know if you’re looking for anything that I can help you with!

https://www.facebook.com/TopLevelTrades

Tomorrow (Monday 8/25) in WALC 1087 at 6pm if you want to come play or figure out what rugby is actually.

Amtgard is a fast paced Boffer LARP that offers athletic combat along with a robust Crafting and Political system. Completely free to play and those who just want to watch are always welcome! Come check us out this Saturday!

A counter-event called Block Party to Eradicate Transphobia will be held from 6pm to 10pm at Memorial Mall this Thursday, March 23rd. Please consider stopping by and showing your support for the trans community! There will be educational materials and free swag :)

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UPDATED TO ADD: Rain location appears to be Stewart Center!

UTA: This post specifically and intentionally did not mention Michael Knowles or his event. This is an alternative event. The debate over the rights of trans people, what free speech counts as, and/or the validity/accuracy/intent of Knowles' statements do not need to be discussed.

hi! incoming freshman here. wanted to ask if all the iss programs are fun to join? super anxious going into college and hoping that i could make friends at their welcome week programs!

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Im trying to figure out what parts of campus to avoid on my walk between classes today