Dick and Sandy Dauch Alumni Center (West Lafayette, Ind.)
Dates
- Existence: 2004-
Historical Information
The Dick and Sandy Dauch Alumni Center is a three-story building constructed out of brick with glass accents. The center is home to the Purdue Alumni Association and is the first alumni center at the university. The Spurgeon Hall of Spirit is located within and showcases Purdue traditions, athletics, and history of the University. There are five exhibits/alcoves on display to pay tribute various aspects of Purdue. The exhibits include: one dedicated to Purdue astronauts, an exhibit called "Beginners" with the history of Purdue, a "Traditions" alcove featuring Purdue traditions, an "Athletics Alcove" highlighting the Purdue Athletic program, and a "Discovery Alcove" that highlights the science and research at the university.
Citation:
Dick and Sandy Dauch Alumni Center. Purdue Campus Facilities and Buildings Historic Database. Access September 16, 2019. http://collections.lib.purdue.edu/campus/buildings/19Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Betty Lark Horovitz sketch of University Hall
Dauch Alumni Center collection of printed materials
Dauch Alumni Center collection of printed materials, addition 01
Dauch Alumni Center collection of printed materials, addition 02
Dauch Alumni Center records
The Dauch Alumni Center records contain an information booklet describing the center's purpose and offerings to the Purdue Community as well as a floorplan of the building.