Welcome back, Purdue students! Boiler Gold Rush has begun, which means it's almost time for classes to start. For both new and older students, it is the perfect time to think about joining an organization and getting more involved in campus life, particularly in the arts. Purdue has a wide range of clubs and organizations that focus in on music, fine art, dance, and more!
Below are clubs listed from A-Z that are arts and culture based organizations on Purdue's campus.
Art History Student Organization
The Purdue University Art History Student Organization's mission is simple: we strive to offer students as well as the community an institution where education and personal enjoyment combine to celebrate the arts.
AHSO is made up of students who are interested in art history; membership is not restricted to art history majors, in fact, we encourage students in any area to participate in our organization. The organization presents a film and video series, organizes trips to museums, galleries and lecture events, and brings guest speakers to the department for the benefit of students and faculty. Students are urged to participate in the student organizations because they provide an excellent opportunity to gain broadening experiences, including leadership positions.
For more information and updates, click here!
Black Cultural Center
Formed in 1964 as a place for black students at Purdue University to meet, bond and study in a group setting, the Black Cultural Center has grown to many times its original size and mission. Today, the BCC is a place for African American students to learn their heritage, and also a place that provides cross-cultural exchanges and cultural diversity for the entire campus and the surrounding community.
The BCC houses a library and a computer lab. It sponsors several performing arts ensembles, including the Black Voices of Inspiration, Haraka Writers, Jahari Dance Troupe, and New Directional Players. These groups are led by professional artists-in-residence.
To get involved at the BCC, click here!
To get involved at the BCC, click here!
Boiler Productions
The organization allows students the opportunity to learn how to film, edit and create various forms of electronic media. In this way, the organization supports the academic and professional growth of the individual members. Members are also given the chance to compete and attend national conventions held each spring.
Visit their Facebook page for updates!
Visit their Facebook page for updates!
Convocations Voice Network
Students for the Arts!!! Convocations Voice Network (CVN) was officially established in 1985 to support and promote the performing arts presentations brought to campus by Convocations. Today, CVN has a membership of more than 300 students from various majors and backgrounds and participates in every performance of the season.
What does CVN do? CVN provides volunteer ushering for all of the Convocations events in Elliott Hall, Loeb Playhouse, and Fowler Hall each season. All members ushering for a given show are invited to stay and see that show for FREE! CVN members may usher for as many or as few shows as they like.
CVN also takes part in a variety of special events, including receptions with the performers, parties with the patrons, and lots of social activities.
Why should you join?
- No dues to pay ever!
- Free food meetings!
- Develop valuable public relations and publicity skills!
- See Convocations shows for FREE when you usher!
- Interact with performers from around the world!
- Take part in fun social events!
- Develop a brand new network of friendships!
For more information and to register to usher shows please visit their website and Facebook page!
Dance 2XS
Dance 2XS Purdue was established in 2002 and since then has become increasingly successful in skill level and popularity. We are open to perform at almost any occasion or event and are accepting of all ethnicities, genders, backgrounds, and styles of dance, but NOT all skill levels. Members are required to audition to assure a collective of the best hip-hop choreography dancers on Purdue's campus! Auditions are held every semester.
Currently we practice at the Morton Community Center (West Lafayette) and continue to represent our name, style, and family both on and off-campus. We regularly perform at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, and numerous other campuses and locations in the Midwest in addition to Purdue's campus.
Click here for more info!
Currently we practice at the Morton Community Center (West Lafayette) and continue to represent our name, style, and family both on and off-campus. We regularly perform at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, and numerous other campuses and locations in the Midwest in addition to Purdue's campus.
Click here for more info!
Higher Ground Dance Company
Higher Ground is a student run and student choreographed dance company that puts on a show each semester to raise money for the Andrea Rizzo Foundation. The Andrea Rizzo Foundation is an organization that provides dance therapy to children with special needs and/or terminal illnesses.
If you have a passion for dance and helping others, you are welcome and encouraged to join this group! Please contact via email (highergrounddanceco@gmail.com) to find out more about callouts and upcoming events.
Improv Club
The Improv Club provides a no-pressure environment for people to come and enjoy watching or performing short-form improv games. Meetings are free and open to everyone and held weekly on Fridays from 7 to 9 p.m. in BRNG 2280.
For more information, visit their blog and Facebook page!
Indian Dance Club
The Purdue Indian Dance Club started out as a group of friends who danced for fun about 10 years ago. Soon, what they did for fun became something they brought onto stage and was loved and appreciated by everyone on campus. PIDC is a group that brings together people who love to dance and want to show that passion in them on stage. We do not compete, instead we perform. Hence, our time commitment is very low and very flexible to everyones busy schedules. We incorporate a number of different styles of dancing such as classical dance, hip hop, contemprary, bollywood and much more. We want to continue the PIDC legacy and make friends as well as family along the way! No earlier dance experience is required. We are here to teach you, learn from you and have a great time. If you like to dance or want to help out in any way, or just want to have some fun, then please don't hesitate to contact us. The more the merrier!
Indian Dance Club
The Purdue Indian Dance Club started out as a group of friends who danced for fun about 10 years ago. Soon, what they did for fun became something they brought onto stage and was loved and appreciated by everyone on campus. PIDC is a group that brings together people who love to dance and want to show that passion in them on stage. We do not compete, instead we perform. Hence, our time commitment is very low and very flexible to everyones busy schedules. We incorporate a number of different styles of dancing such as classical dance, hip hop, contemprary, bollywood and much more. We want to continue the PIDC legacy and make friends as well as family along the way! No earlier dance experience is required. We are here to teach you, learn from you and have a great time. If you like to dance or want to help out in any way, or just want to have some fun, then please don't hesitate to contact us. The more the merrier!
Please don't hesitate to contact us at pidcdance@gmail.com or on 765-586-5211 for more information!
For updates, click here.
Native American Cultural Center
The Native American Educational and Cultural Center (NAECC) at Purdue University serves as a resource to Native American, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian students, faculty, staff and individuals from the campus and greater Lafayette community for the purpose of understanding, appreciating, and celebrating Indigenous cultures.The Native American Educational and Cultural Center is committed to creating and promoting positive relationships with and among Purdue University students, alumni, faculty, staff, and Native American communities. NAECC staff engage in direct student advocacy with various academic departments to promote higher education access and inclusion of Indigenous knowledge.
To get involved at the NAECC, click here!
Purdue Night Train Swing Dance Club
Purdue Night Train is Purdue University's first and only swing dance club.
Night Train focuses on uniquely American dance forms such as Lindy Hop, Balboa, Blues Dancing and Charleston.
Purdue Night Train meets regularly on Tuesday nights for lessons during the school year.
Night Train also meets on Wednesday evenings for social dancing.
Night Train focuses on uniquely American dance forms such as Lindy Hop, Balboa, Blues Dancing and Charleston.
Purdue Night Train meets regularly on Tuesday nights for lessons during the school year.
Night Train also meets on Wednesday evenings for social dancing.
For more information and updates, click here!
Purdue Photography Club
The Purdue Photography Club, also known as the Purdue Camera Club, is one of the oldest student organizations on campus. Since 1935, our club has been the meeting grounds for hundreds of hobbyist photographers, ranging in skill from novice to advanced. In addition to finding others who share a common hobby of, or passion for, the art of photography, members can also look forward to participating in weekly meetings that include topics such as photo critiques, guest speakers, demos, and presentations.
While the Photo Club has recently adopted a large focus on digital rather than film photography, our club facilities still include a fully functioning darkroom and studio, as well as an office and materials library located in the basement of the Purdue Memorial Union.
Finally, the club is open to anyone affiliated with Purdue University, whether they be student, staff, or otherwise. We encourage you to show up for any of our meetings to see what we’re all about!
For more information and updates, click here!
Purdue Art Community
Purdue Art Community is a club where students from any discipline can create works of art and participate in art-related projects to help deal with the stress of college and life, as well as bring more art to campus. This club will create a community of students who love art to help serve the campus and the Lafayette/West Lafayette area through community service and donation of artworks. This club will also help students gain new art skills or fine-tune their unique styles, though no background in art is required.
For further updates, click here!
Purdue Beat Society
The Purdue Beat Society is an organization of electronic music enthusiasts, which include dj's, producers, partiers, and anyone else who wants to support it. We try to promote a neutral scene through education (promotions, tutorials, and awareness), networking, and hosting events on campus & local venues.
For updates, click here!
Purdue Beat Society
The Purdue Beat Society is an organization of electronic music enthusiasts, which include dj's, producers, partiers, and anyone else who wants to support it. We try to promote a neutral scene through education (promotions, tutorials, and awareness), networking, and hosting events on campus & local venues.
For updates, click here!
Purdue Jazz Club
The Purdue Jazz Club is open to all Purdue University students who are interested, or would like to develop an interest in jazz. We meet every Wednesday night from 8:00-9:00 in Slayter Center. Activities range from listening to and discussing jazz, playing jazz, learning about jazz theory and history, and going to see groups perform in the greater Lafayette area.
For updates, click here!
Tap Dance Club
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Tap Dance Club
The Purdue Tap Dance Club promotes, advances, and encourages tap dancing at Purdue University. We offer weekly classes and will hold workshops with instructors throughout the area.
Click here for updates.
Salsa Dance Club
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Salsa Dance Club
This club is one of the largest and most active student organizations at Purdue. We focus mainly on Salsa dancing, but we occasionally dabble in Merengue, Bachata, Cha Cha, and other forms of Latin dance.The Purdue Salsa Club provides weekly classes for all levels. You do not need any dance experience or partner. We start from the basics. We provide "Social" nights, where you can practice the new moves taught in class and have fun dancing.
For more information, click here.
Student English Association
The Purdue Student English Association is an organization for undergraduate students who love anything about English -- reading, writing, and more! Though many members are English majors and minors, we are open to ALL majors!
We provide students with the opportunity to meet others who share a love of all things english-related. Although we are not a book club, you will have plenty of opportunities to make friends with other members who can discuss books. SEA also publishes Purdue's only undergraduate literary magazine, The Bell Tower. You have the opportunity to submit your work to the magazine. You can also become a staff member of the magazine and help with the publication.
For more information, click here.
Writer's Bloc
Writers' Bloc is a community of interested and talented writers who share ideas, and give and receive criticism to build and become better writers. Our current members have backgrounds in legal writing, professional writing, fiction writing and poetry. We are proud to have the distinguished poet Don Platt as our advisor.
For information, click here.
Use this academic year to get involved in the arts. If there is an organization that you couldn't find here, visit https://boilerlink.purdue.edu/Organizations. Have a great year, Boilermakers!
Information was provided from the organizations' web page or Facebook page.
Information was provided from the organizations' web page or Facebook page.
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