This is Old Masters. We are officially into the second day of the 2023 Old Masters Program. Take a look at the story behind our beloved 73-year tradition. 🚂 #PurdueOldMasters #OldMasters
Purdue Old Masters
Higher Education
West Lafayette, Indiana 834 followers
Enriching Traditions. Uniting Generations. Empowering Boilermakers.
About us
The Old Masters Program is a unique and well-established annual event at Purdue University. It was created in 1950 when student leaders, business representatives, and university officials together defined success as “honesty, personal integrity, and a good philosophy.” This sparked the idea to invite a group of ten successful and outstanding individuals to campus for the purpose of sharing ideas and experiences with the student body, thus comprising the first ten Old Masters. They have since been followed by over 600 eminent personalities helping this tradition at Purdue to strengthen and grow each year. To Purdue students and faculty, an Old Master is an exceptional person who has made significant contributions to his or her own field. There is no typical Old Master, all walks of life are represented. It is not necessary for an Old Master to be a graduate of Purdue. Each person, however, possesses the same desire to share philosophies and experiences with Purdue students. The Central Committee, comprised of twelve Purdue student leaders and one faculty advisor, is responsible for the planning of the program. Throughout the year, preparations are made in anticipation of the Old Masters’ arrivals in the fall. During their stay on campus, each Old Master is escorted by a group of hosts and hostesses chosen by the Central Committee. Their itinerary includes visiting classrooms and residence units and attending informal breakfasts, luncheons, and dinners. A recent addition to the program is a convocation called “Evening With the Old Masters.” This convocation is open to all of campus and allows the Old Masters to reach out to a large portion of the student body. The Old Masters answer questions submitted by the audience in the hopes of connecting with and inspiring as many Boilermakers as possible.
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https://linktr.ee/PurdueOM
External link for Purdue Old Masters
- Industry
- Higher Education
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- West Lafayette, Indiana
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1950
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1198 3rd St
West Lafayette, Indiana 47906, US
Employees at Purdue Old Masters
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Brooke Comer
PharmD Student at Purdue University, Minoring in Management
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Evan Burr
UX/UI Designer | Strategist | Advocate
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Eleanor Madden
Honors Integrated Business and Engineering Student | Purdue University
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Isha Tripathy
Economics and Business Analytics & Informational Management Student | Purdue University
Updates
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HOST GROUP INTRODUCTIONS!! Happy Friday Boilermakers!! We have another amazing host group to introduce to you all - please join us in welcoming Sirisha Bandla's host group: Julian, Liz, Hadley, Mythri, and Jack. As a group, they are excited to reconnect Sirisha Bandla with Purdue and its students! Throughout this experience, they are aiming to form meaningful connections within their host group, the Old Masters program, and with their Old Master. The group is grateful for this opportunity to learn from such accomplished and inspiring alumni like Sirisha. Getting to know more about her professionally and personally is an opportunity they look forward to! We cannot wait to see all that Sirisha's group does!! #PurdueOldMasters #HailPurdue #OMFamily #OldMastersHostGroupIntros
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HOST GROUP INTRODUCTIONS!! Happy Wednesday Boilermakers!! Today we are more than happy to introduce R'Kes Starling's Host group: Connor, Frannie, Mary Beth, Emma, and Soham. "As a host group we are loving everything about Old Masters so far and are getting more and more excited as the program progresses, counting down the days until we get to meet out Old Master, R'Kes Starling! We cannot wait to connect with him on both professional and personal levels and build a long lasting mentorship that will be meaningful to each and everyone of us. our host group has become fast friends and already have established a great camaraderie. We can't wait to build more relationships with other hosts and see all that the OM program has in store for us in November! Stay tuned to see all that this amazing group accomplishes!! #PurdueOldMasters #HailPurdue #OMFamily #OldMastersHostGroupIntros
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HOST GROUP INTRODUCTIONS!!!! Happy Friday Boilermakers!! Please join us in welcoming Snehal Antani's host group: Nathan, Kota, Olivia, Daniel, and Joey!! "We are so excited to host Snehal back at Purdue and hear about all his endeavors and accomplishments since graduation! His work and leadership in the AI and cybersecurity is very inspiring. We look forward to connecting with such a distinguished alumni and learning about his path to CEO and founder of Horizon.3ai. We can't wait to meet all of the Old Masters and have a memorable OM experience!" We cannot wait to see all that this amazing group does!! #PurdueOldMasters #HailPurdue #OMFamily #OldMastersHostGroupIntros
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HOST GROUP INTRODUCTIONS!! Happy Wednesday Boilermakers!! Today, we have another amazing host group to introduce... Please welcome Alicia Schulhof's host group: Harrison, Maddie, TJ, Keely, and Tommy! This team is super excited for the opportunity to undergo the Old Master's experience in it's entirety, creating lasting bonds with all the other hosts and especially Alicia Schulhof as they learn about her experience as a Boilermaker and her pursuits beyond! For them, embodying the Boilermaker spirit is a huge privilege and learning about Alicia's story as well as the other Old Master's is deeply motivating. They cannot wait to fully immerse themselves in the Host Group experience and grow professionally, build strong relationships within their host group, and learn from the Old Master's themselves! We cannot wait to see all that this awesome group does!!
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Mark your calendars!! We hope to see you all in Loeb Playhouse on November 5th from 5:30- 6:30 for our 2024 Evening With The Old Masters event! Each and every one of these Old Masters have made astonishing strides and had an undeniable impact on their respective fields. Come join us to hear all about it and listen to these distinguished alumni talk about their career and success story! You won't want to miss this!! SEE YOU THERE!! #PurdueOldMasters #EWOM #HailPurdue #OMFamily
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Today is such a special day because we get to introduce our another AMAZING host group!! Please welcome Seth Morales' Host Group: Magwire, Hallie, Owen, Claire, and Jimmy! "Our group is so excited to welcome Seth back to campus and hear all about his achievements since his time here at Purdue. Seth has become a successful Purdue alum with a diverse career that spans both business and leadership. As the CEO of his company, Morales Group, his accomplishments in business and his community have been so inspiring to us! We are honored to connect with someone who embodies the values and successes Purdue aims to foster in students. We are hoping to create incredible memories and build relationships with the other hosts and Old Masters!" We cannot wait to see all that this awesome group accomplishes! #PurdueOldMasters #OMFamily #HailPurdue #OldMastersHostGroupIntros
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HOST GROUP INTRODUCTIONS!! Happy Friday Boilermakers! I cannot think of a better start to the weekend than with more host group intros!! Please join us in welcoming Orlena Nwokah Blanchard's host group: Kate, Avi, Christie, Keira, and Sarah!! This team is so excited to explore and gain insights from Orlena's Purdue journey and learn from her remarkable experiences as an award-winning entrepreneur and visionary leader. They are also eager to delve into her path from Purdue to her impactful work in marketing, social impact, and leadership. Throughout the program, they look forward to forming relationships with fellow peers, engaging in meaningful conversations with Purdue Alumni, and fostering both personal and professional growth. We cannot wait to see all the amazing things this group accomplishes!! #PurdueOldMasters #HailPurdue #OMFamily #PurdueOldMastersHostGroupIntros
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HOST GROUP INTRODUCTIONS!! Welcome back from break!! We hope everyone's fall break was amazing, and what better way to celebrate being back than with more host group intros!! Let's meet Jeff Grogg's group: Ingrid, Shayli, Allie, Porter, and Cole! They are incredibly excited for this amazing opportunity to meet Mr. Grogg and the many other decorated alumni! With a chance to learn more about Jeff's journey within the food and beverage industry and his dedicated involvement in his community They are honored and grateful to be a part of such an incredible organization. They look forward to the bonds they will develop with the Old Master's and their fellow hosts! We are SO excited to see this fantastic group in action!! #PurdueOldMasters #HailPurdue #OMFamily #OldMastersHostGroupIntros
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