🌱 What Purdue’s president’s departure means for West Lafayette’s future

Good day West Lafayette! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What Purdue’s president’s departure means for West Lafayette’s future
• How a Ross-Ade visitor could become the Big Ten’s next star

Also on today's calendar: Tree Friends and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did the big rose say to the little rose? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
• Monday: Some brightening; less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Northwestern Hires Away Purdue President Mung Chiang As Its Next University Leader (inkfreenews.com) — Purdue University President Mung Chiang is leaving West Lafayette to become Northwestern University’s next president on July 1, 2026, prompting another major leadership transition for the hometown campus. Trustees will soon appoint an interim president and launch a search for a permanent successor, even as they credit Chiang with record research growth, new campuses, and big tech investments tied to Purdue.
   

• Three Keys for Waymond Jordan to Find Success Next Season (macon.com) — West Lafayette football fans might spot a familiar reference here: USC running back Waymond Jordan is highlighted using a photo from his 2025 game at Ross-Ade Stadium against Purdue. The story mainly looks ahead to USC’s 2026 season, outlining how Jordan’s health, USC’s returning offensive line, and a balanced offense could make him one of the Big Ten’s most explosive backs.
   

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📸 Around West Lafayette

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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Lafayette

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★ Featured events ★

Monday June 8

• Sweet and Spicy Romance Book Group →
  Tippecanoe County Public Library - Klondike Branch, 3062 Lindberg Rd, West Lafayette
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday May 28

• 2026-2027 Friends of Convos Presale
  Purdue Convocations, 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette

Wednesday June 3

• KES Night at the Aviators
  Loeb Stadium
  7:00 pm

Tuesday June 9

• Tree Friends →
  West Lafayette City Hall, 222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday May 24

• Silent Book Club Lafayette May Meetup →
  Java House (Sagamore), 351 Sagamore Pkwy W, West Lafayette
  12:00 pm
• Open Source Coffee & Chat →
  Fuel at Five Points, 106 S 16th St, Lafayette
  1:00 pm
• Bubblegum Beach →
  Painting with a Twist, 2049 Veterans Memorial Pkwy S #13, Lafayette
  2:00 pm
• Celestial Moon~ Single or 2 seats for set! →
  Painting with a Twist, 2049 Veterans Memorial Pkwy S #13, Lafayette
  4:00 pm
• Punk vs Metal BBQ VII →
  People's Brewing Company & Taproom, 2006 N 9th St, Lafayette
  6:00 pm

Monday May 25

• Memorial Day - County Government Offices CLOSED →
  Tippecanoe County, IN Calendar Lafayette, IN 47901

Tuesday May 26

• Board of Works and Public Safety Meeting →
  Lafayette, IN Calendar, 20 N. 6th St., Lafayette
  9:00 am

Wednesday May 27

• Kokomo Creekchubs at Lafayette Aviators →
  Loeb Stadium, 2250 Wallace Ave, Lafayette
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update 5/23/26: He is safe at the Humane Society of Greater Lafayette.
  There is a cat trying to get in my house on Lionheart Ln in West Lafayette. Very friendly. He has an ear tip but Purdue confirms he is an intact male… (Nextdoor Hadley Moors Plus)

• Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in West Lafayette. Apply here.
• Purdue University posted a job opening for RecWell Boiler Kids Camp Counselor - Student Service in West Lafayette. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Lafayette here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Lafayette

• Lower wages, higher deductibles prompt local UAW 2317 to vote to strike (jconline.com)
• For America's 250th, discover your family history with these tips (jconline.com)
• Copper Moon Coffee Unveils New Organic Flavors at Summer Fancy Food Show (luxcafeclub.com)

Monticello

• ‘Vision to Venture' program concludes with plans to repeat next year (thecounty-chronicle.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hiya. Bud!! (Thank you Noreen F. for sending it in!)
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