Sigma Phi Epsilon - Purdue University

From the heart SIGMA PHI EPSILON 3 Founder's Society ($5,000 to $9,999) Your name here! Give today at purduesigep.org/donate. Indiana Alpha Society ($2,500 to $4,999) Frank E. Ruehling '56 Robert F. Kroeger '58 Scott R. Swisher '79 Matthew R. Foster '94 Balanced Man Society ($1,000 to $2,499) John K. Oelslager '66 John L. Fox '71 John R. Fields '72 Fred H. Beckman '82 Brian Rodell '98 Grant R. Lohse '02 Brotherhood Society ($500 to $999) Larry R. Horton '62 James S. Keller '69 Edward G. Gehlhausen '74 Douglas M. Nabhan '77 Eric D. Dodd '91 Golden Heart Society ($100 to $499) Raymond S. Stephens '49 Charles E. Dunn '52 Robert C. Foster '54 John C. Miller '58 Robert T. Thorson '61 Gary N. Bolen '65 Michael R. Perkins '66 Gary L. Evans '67 Daniel J. Carrithers '68 Michael A. Gilbert '68 Michael B. Hammer '68 Gregory L. Rinehart '68 Patrick J. Woodring '69 Dann M. Campbell '72 Michael L. Downham '75 Christine and Jim Irwin '77 Ross A. Richards '80 Kevin J. Spurlock '80 Martin P. Weissburg '84 James D. Farley '86 Brian P. Hughes '97 Matthew J. Zaremba '01 Jason R. Sanderson '02 Robert R. Vrabel '06 Donor Society (Up to $99) William R. Redlich '43 Brent M. Thorson '98 mark Sullivan '87 Fortunate to Work on Purdue camPuS, SeeS current initiativeS and Future concePtS aS PoSitive cHangeS T wo years ago I had the good fortune of becoming a Purdue Uni- versity employee. I'm a business relationship manager in the Col- lege of Agriculture where I work with ag faculty and IT providers from across the campus. If you ever have the chance to work on a college campus, I certainly encourage you to take it. Working in a beautiful cam- pus setting with grand buildings, surrounded by tremendous intellect and a constant buzz of activity is very energizing. There are a multitude of gatherings, lectures, and events that provide opportunities for networking, entertainment and self-enrichment. It's exciting to work where there is so much innovation and collaboration. I see it in my job every day with faculty who are working across the campus with fellow researchers, solving problems, and answering questions that could impact millions of lives. One of the most exciting university initia- tives that kicked off recently focuses on improving external collaborations and will likely set the new standard for the way universities interact with the private sector. The $1 billion Discovery Park project is reshaping the southwest corner of campus into a collaborative university/private sector innovation community. The Convergence Center for Innovation and Col- laboration is already under construction and scheduled to open in Decem- ber 2019. When completed, it will be the "front door" for outside business- es and house a progressive community of Purdue innovators and corporate collaborators. The long-term plan includes a true community environment with residential housing, retail, and ample green space. Purdue also recently unveiled their 50-year campus master plan at a cer- emony I was fortunately able to attend. The plan is just a concept but con- tains changes that will better showcase Purdue's campus and help draw top students and faculty to West Lafayette. Just glancing at the concept drawing (above), you'll notice half the major campus buildings could be remodeled or new in 50 years. Be prepared to say goodbye to some oldies such as Lambert Field House, the Armory, and almost all the older dorms (Cary Quad is safe). The other big theme is the continuing trend of moving cars out of the center of campus and replacing roads with pedestrian and bike corridors. Third Street and the Memorial Mall Drive will probably see the conversion in the coming years. Our beloved Waldron Street was also mentioned as a possible conversion to green space. Yes, the house would still be there, but instead of looking out on a street, it would be a nice quiet mall. Remember, this is just a concept plan. Check out the whole plan by searching Purdue Master Plan online. Correction On page 3 of the spring 2018 edition of From the Heart, Jim Quinn's graduation year was incorrectly listed as 1974. It should have been 1983. Thank You, Loyal Donors, for Spring Contributions More Than $7,000 Received in Support of Alumni Programming T hanks to the support of 40 generous alumni, $7,730 was con- tributed in response to our spring appeal. Your continued sup- port helps ensure the future of Indiana Alpha through alumni engagement. If an error has been made in recording the amount of your gift, we sincerely apologize. If corrections to your giving records are needed, please send them to alehr@penningtonco.com. (Continued on page 4)

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