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All Liberal Arts students are invited to join us to celebrate all that makes the College of Liberal Arts home during Love Liberal Arts Week, April 13-17. Throughout the week, we will host special events just for Liberal Arts students. See how you can get involved!

A tan t-shirt with Purdue University Liberal Arts written on it.

Free CLA Swag!

Liberal Arts students can pick up a FREE t-shirt (while supplies last) during the designated days below. Be sure to wear it on Friday, April 17 as special gifts will be given to those who are spotted wearing the shirt.

Schedule

Two rubber ducks that have Purdue University Liberal Arts written on themMonday, April 13

  • Duck Hunt
    • Morning: until all gold ducks have been found
    • University Hall, Beering Hall, Stanley Coulter, Pao Hall
    • Let the hunt begin! Search Liberal Arts buildings for hidden black and gold ducks scattered throughout the halls. Keep your eyes peeled for the rare gold ducks as only 12 exist across all four buildings. Find one if you can!
  • CLA Careers Graduating Students Celebration
    • 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m
    • University Hall Lobby
    • Graduating this spring? Join CLA Careers as we celebrate you and the giant leaps ahead in your journey. Stop by to be recognized and connect with the CLA community one more time before graduation.

Tuesday, April 14

  • T-Shirt Tuesday
    • 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    • University Hall
    • Swing by University Hall to grab your FREE Love Liberal Arts T-shirt. Be sure to wear it on Friday as we celebrate Liberal Arts pride across campus! Any student spotted wearing the shirt on Friday, April 17 will be given a special gift. You never know who might be around!

Wednesday, April 15

  • Pop-Off Wednesday
    • Dirty Soda Bar
    • 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    • In front of University Hall
    • Need a midweek pick-me-up? Stop by for a FREE dirty soda for a refreshing break. Supplies are limited, so come early and celebrate with us!

Thursday, April 16

  • T-Shirt Thursday
    • 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    • University Hall
    • This is your last chance to snag a FREE Love Liberal Arts t-shirt before Friday’s celebration.
  • Leave Your Mark
    • 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    • Beering Lobby
    • Want to leave your mark on CLA? Stop by to paint a rock with your own creative design. All painted rocks will be used to decorate the landscape around University Hall.

Friday, April 17

  • Love Liberal Arts Celebration
    • 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    • Throughout Campus
    • Show your Liberal Arts pride by wearing your Love Liberal Arts T-shirt to celebrate the community, creativity, and impact of CLA across campus. Any student spotted wearing the shirt on Friday, April 17 will be given a special gift. You never know who might be around!