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06/17/2026
⛈️ Severe weather may be in the forecast.
Parking enforcement in non-gated garages has been temporarily relaxed today to allow additional vehicles to seek covered parking.
Please use caution when traveling across campus, monitor weather alerts and follow guidance from local authorities.
06/16/2026
☀️ As temperatures rise this summer, Energy Conservation Action Days may be announced to help reduce demand on Purdue's utility systems during periods of extreme heat and humidity.
When an action day is in effect, simple steps taken across campus can help support building operations and improve energy efficiency.
🔗 Learn more about Energy Conservation Action Days: https://www.purdue.edu/operations/energy-utilities/home/understanding-energy-conservation/
06/12/2026
🚓 The Purdue University Police Department recently celebrated several important milestones.
Officer Kyle Cates was sworn in as the department's newest officer, Officer Zach Waltz was recognized with the Top Cop Award for his commitment to OWI enforcement and K-9 Mocca officially retired after nine years of dedicated service.
Please join us in congratulating these officers and thanking K-9 Mocca for helping keep the Purdue community safe throughout his distinguished career.
06/11/2026
2026-27 parking permits are now available for Purdue faculty, staff and Purdue Research Foundation permit holders.
Current annual permits remain valid through Aug. 15, 2026.
Faculty and staff can renew their permits through the online parking portal. Information about permit options, renewal instructions and parking resources is available on the Faculty and Staff Permits webpage.
🔗 Learn more and renew your permit: https://www.purdue.edu/operations/parking/home/permits/faculty-staff/
06/11/2026
🚧 Road Closure
A portion of South Russell Street near the Nursing and Pharmacy Education Building construction site will close June 15 and is expected to remain closed through mid-August.
Access to the parking lot for Lilly Hall of Life Sciences and the Life Science Plant and Soils Laboratory will be maintained during the closure.
Motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists should use caution in the area, obey posted signs and plan alternate routes when possible.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.purdue.edu/operations/blog/2026/06/09/portion-of-south-russell-street-to-close-june-15-for-nursing-and-pharmacy-education-building-construction/
06/05/2026
"C" permits for the 2026-27 academic year will be available soon.
Eligible graduate and professional students may begin purchasing permits June 11, with remaining permits opening to undergraduate students June 30.
Visit the Parking Operations website for permit details, eligibility requirements and additional information.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.purdue.edu/operations/parking/home/permits/students/
06/03/2026
⛳ Have you checked out the new Pete Dye Clubhouse?
The state-of-the-art facility is home to Boilerhouse Prime, offers access to two top-ranked golf courses and provides gathering spaces for the Purdue and Greater Lafayette communities.
Projects like this are made possible through the work of Administrative Operations. From early planning and design through construction and project delivery, Campus Planning and Architecture and Capital Asset Management helped bring this vision to life.
This is how we power Purdue.
06/01/2026
🚗 Student Garage and South Campus Graduate permit requests open June 2 for eligible graduate and professional students.
A limited number of permits are available and will be assigned through a random selection process. Be sure to review the important dates in the graphic and visit the Parking Operations website for eligibility requirements, permit details and additional information.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.purdue.edu/operations/parking/home/permits/students/
✨ “We power Purdue means we’re behind the scenes doing the work that keeps campus looking shiny and beautiful.”
Meet Brenda, crew chief with Building Services in Lynn Hall and an Administrative Operations employee since 2016. Whether she’s connecting with people across campus or helping keep Purdue looking its best, Brenda brings positivity and pride to everything she does.
Her favorite part of the job is interacting with people from all different backgrounds and creating welcoming spaces for the campus community every day.
💬 Hear Brenda’s story and help us celebrate the people who power Purdue.
05/22/2026
🚧 Summer construction is underway across Purdue’s West Lafayette and Indianapolis locations.
Several projects this summer may impact roads, sidewalks, parking and travel routes around campus.
Read the full article for additional details, timelines and updates: https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/2026/Q2/travel-and-parking-impacts-expected-as-summer-construction-gets-underway/