Overview

In 1869 the State of Indiana founded Purdue University as Indiana’s land-grant university dedicated to agriculture and engineering. Today, Purdue stands as one of the elite research and education institutions in the world. Its halls have been home to Nobel Prize- and World Food Prize-winning faculty, record-setting astronauts, laurelled humanists, researchers, and leaders of industry. Its thirteen colleges and schools span the sciences, liberal arts, management, and veterinary medicine, boasting more than 450,000 living alumni. Ever True: The First 150 Years of Purdue University by John Norberg captures the essence of this great university. In this volume, Norberg takes readers beyond the iconic redbrick walls of Purdue University’s West Lafayette campus to delve into the stories of the faculty, alumni, and leaders who make up this remarkable institution’s distinguished history. Written to commemorate Purdue University’s sesquicentennial celebrations, Ever True picks up where prior histories leave off, bringing the intricacies of historic tales to the forefront, updating the Purdue story to the present, and looking to the future.

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Author:   John Norberg
Publisher:   Purdue University Press
Imprint:   Purdue University Press
Weight:   1.492kg
ISBN:  

9781557538222

ISBN 10:   1557538220
Pages:   496
Publication Date:   30 May 2019
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

List of Giant Leaps Foreword Preface Part One 1869 to 1900 1: First Commencement June 1875 2: On the Cusp of Greatness: A City and a Man 1802 to 1869 3: Bidding for a University 1869 4: Making of a University 1869 to 1874 5: Presidents Come and Go 1874 to 1876 6: His Spirit Departs 1876 7. Old Borax 1880 to 1906 8. Turbulence, Enthusiasm, and Accomplishments 1883 to 1893 9. One Brick Higher 1890 to 1895 10. The Look and Feel of a University 1890 to 1900 Part Two 1900 to 1971 11. Dawn of a New Century 1900 to 1921 12. Football Train Wreck: Cheers to Tears 1903 13. The Problem of Purdue's Duty to Women 1904 to 1918 14. The Purdue School of Medicine 1903 to 1908 15. A Man of Stone Quietly Faces a Personal Crisis 1907 to 1919 16. A Bulwark of Defense in Time of War 1917 to 1918 17. Winthrop Stone Saw Nothing Higher 1921 18. Edward C. Elliott Wakes Up Purdue 1922 to 1945 19. The Dean: Andrey A. Potter 1882 to 1979 20. An Era of Change 1922 to 1937 21. A Hall of Music in the Great Depression 1929 to 1940 22. Preparing Students for War 1941 to 1945 23. Redbrick Buildings and Quonset Huts 1945 to 1950 24. Basketball Bleacher Collapse February 1947 25. African Americans Apply to Purdue Residence Halls 1944 to 1947 26. New Schools and New Traditions: Everything's Coming Up Roses 1940s, 1950s, 1960s 27. The Spring of Discontent 1968 to 1971 28. Purdue Astronauts 1946 to Present Part Three 1972 to 2018 29. Arthur Hansen: The Students' President 1970s 30. Opportunity, Equality, and Respect 1970s 31. Purdue Celebrates a Nobel Prize 1979 to 1982 32. Steven C. Beering: The Years Before Purdue 1932 to 1983 33. The Steven Beering Years 1983 to 2000 34. A Makeover for Purdue 1983 to 2000 35. A Photo Finish 1983 to 2000 36. Martin Jischke: The Next Level 1941 to 2000 37. Who Moved My Cheese? 2000 to 2001 38. Preeminence 2001 to 2002 39. Mission Accomplished 2003 to 2007 40. France Córdova: A Résumé Out of This World 1947 to 2007 41. Progress Through Economic Recession 2007 to 2012 42. The 5 a.m. Telephone Call 2007 to 2012 43. A Governor for Purdue 2012 to 2018 44. A New Model for Higher Education 2012 to 2018 45. Ever True Notes Bibliography Index

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There currently is no book or manuscript tying the last 50 years to the first 100 years. John Norberg does this thoroughly in Ever True plus captures the challenges of initial land acquisition, fostering financial resources, and the clash of egos with early leadership. It also shines some light on heretofore rather obscure aspects of diversity in students, including the University's coming of age with race relations and details of student unrest in the 1960s. --John Sautter, Senior Advisor for the Purdue Alumni Association Ever True contains a treasure-trove of major developments and trivia that will delight Purdue graduates who have a desire to reflect on their past and their relationship with Purdue. Norberg traces Purdue's history primarily based on presidential administrations and related building and program developments, such as engineering, agriculture, aerospace, athletics, and the effects of Title IX, among other considerations. Readers will delight reading about the origin of the term Boilermakers, early athletics, establishment of the Hall of Music, influenza, World War II, and the GI Bill; however, this is not a story of pristine achievements on a line of continuous progressive developments. Rather, Ever True provides more. --R. Douglas Hurt, Professor and Head, Department of History: Purdue University Ever True celebrates the 150th anniversary of Purdue University by preserving its history in one publication, revealing some untold stories in the process. This volume is the go-to book for Purdue's most recently documented, accurate history. --Angie Klink, author of The Deans' Bible; Divided Paths, Common Ground; Kirby's Way; and more

Take a long, thrilling ride on the Boilermaker Special with chronicler John Norberg. With wit and humor, Norberg captures the spirit, the adventure, the stories, and the achievements of one of America's oldest and most admired institutions of higher education. You will feel that you are living the legends that inspire Boilermakers everywhere. You will meet the people who have made a lasting impact on a university that is both respectful of tradition and welcoming of new ideas. The world's oldest Big Bass Drum is summoning you to spend some time with this delightful history, which marches through 150 years of famous competitions on the gridiron to inspiration from Nobel prize winners. --France A. C�rdova, President Emerita: Purdue University Ever True is a very good read! Anyone who approaches this book believing the old myth that history is dull and uninteresting will be pleasantly surprised. This book is a gift of great value to the Purdue community--now and as long as there is a Purdue University. --Betty M. Nelson, Dean of Students Emerita: Purdue University With captivating storytelling, drama, and wit, John Norberg has compiled the most comprehensive history of Purdue University to date. His account brings history to life by focusing on the people who shaped Purdue. Written as a series of vignettes, each chapter illuminates a major event or tradition, always with the human element at the forefront. Through diaries, interviews, and other rare sources, Norberg offers a variety of perspectives that define the identity and character of the institution via the personalities involved. Even the most die-hard Purdue fan will find something new to learn and savor in Ever True. --Sammie L. Morris, University Archivist: Purdue University Ever True . . . the compelling story about the first 150 years of Purdue University. Written with concise historical perspective, and mixed with humor and wit, this quick read tells the stories of the people who have made Purdue into the outstanding University it is today. This book is laced with appreciation and respect, as only this accomplished 'Hall of Fame' author could do. Thank you, John Norberg! --Vanessa J. Castagna, Board of Trustees 2013-2018: Purdue University Norberg skillfully walks readers through time in this fascinating, comprehensive history of Purdue. His relatable descriptions contain something for everyone to learn. We as students should be proud to be part of this rich history, and Ever True provides us with a sense of what it means to be a Boilermaker: a hardworking, humble individual who has the potential to make an enormous impact. I am ever grateful to the Boilermakers in this book who have made Purdue what it is today. As a trustee, I feel even more compelled after reading Ever True to ensure that Purdue's future is as fruitful as its 150-year history. Hail Purdue. --Daniel Romary, Biomedical Engineering and Student Trustee: Purdue University There currently is no book or manuscript tying the last 50 years to the first 100 years. John Norberg does this thoroughly in Ever True plus captures the challenges of initial land acquisition, fostering financial resources, and the clash of egos with early leadership. It also shines some light on heretofore rather obscure aspects of diversity in students, including the University's coming of age with race relations and details of student unrest in the 1960s. --John Sautter, Senior Advisor for the Purdue Alumni Association Ever True contains a treasure-trove of major developments and trivia that will delight Purdue graduates who have a desire to reflect on their past and their relationship with Purdue. Norberg traces Purdue's history primarily based on presidential administrations and related building and program developments, such as engineering, agriculture, aerospace, athletics, and the effects of Title IX, among other considerations. Readers will delight reading about the origin of the term Boilermakers, early athletics, establishment of the Hall of Music, influenza, World War II, and the GI Bill; however, this is not a story of pristine achievements on a line of continuous progressive developments. Rather, Ever True provides more. --R. Douglas Hurt, Professor and Head, Department of History: Purdue University Ever True celebrates the 150th anniversary of Purdue University by preserving its history in one publication, revealing some untold stories in the process. This volume is the go-to book for Purdue's most recently documented, accurate history. --Angie Klink, author of The Deans' Bible; Divided Paths, Common Ground; Kirby's Way; and more

Take a long, thrilling ride on the Boilermaker Special with chronicler John Norberg. With wit and humor, Norberg captures the spirit, the adventure, the stories, and the achievements of one of America's oldest and most admired institutions of higher education. You will feel that you are living the legends that inspire Boilermakers everywhere. You will meet the people who have made a lasting impact on a university that is both respectful of tradition and welcoming of new ideas. The world's oldest Big Bass Drum is summoning you to spend some time with this delightful history, which marches through 150 years of famous competitions on the gridiron to inspiration from Nobel prize winners. --France A. C rdova, President Emerita: Purdue University With captivating storytelling, drama, and wit, John Norberg has compiled the most comprehensive history of Purdue University to date. His account brings history to life by focusing on the people who shaped Purdue. Written as a series of vignettes, each chapter illuminates a major event or tradition, always with the human element at the forefront. Through diaries, interviews, and other rare sources, Norberg offers a variety of perspectives that define the identity and character of the institution via the personalities involved. Even the most die-hard Purdue fan will find something new to learn and savor in Ever True. --Sammie L. Morris, University Archivist: Purdue University Ever True is a very good read! Anyone who approaches this book believing the old myth that history is dull and uninteresting will be pleasantly surprised. This book is a gift of great value to the Purdue community--now and as long as there is a Purdue University. --Betty M. Nelson, Dean of Students Emerita: Purdue University Norberg skillfully walks readers through time in this fascinating, comprehensive history of Purdue. His relatable descriptions contain something for everyone to learn. We as students should be proud to be part of this rich history, and Ever True provides us with a sense of what it means to be a Boilermaker: a hardworking, humble individual who has the potential to make an enormous impact. I am ever grateful to the Boilermakers in this book who have made Purdue what it is today. As a trustee, I feel even more compelled after reading Ever True to ensure that Purdue's future is as fruitful as its 150-year history. Hail Purdue. --Daniel Romary, Biomedical Engineering and Student Trustee: Purdue University Ever True . . . the compelling story about the first 150 years of Purdue University. Written with concise historical perspective, and mixed with humor and wit, this quick read tells the stories of the people who have made Purdue into the outstanding University it is today. This book is laced with appreciation and respect, as only this accomplished 'Hall of Fame' author could do. Thank you, John Norberg! --Vanessa J. Castagna, Board of Trustees 2013-2018: Purdue University There currently is no book or manuscript tying the last 50 years to the first 100 years. John Norberg does this thoroughly in Ever True plus captures the challenges of initial land acquisition, fostering financial resources, and the clash of egos with early leadership. It also shines some light on heretofore rather obscure aspects of diversity in students, including the University's coming of age with race relations and details of student unrest in the 1960s. --John Sautter, Senior Advisor for the Purdue Alumni Association Ever True contains a treasure-trove of major developments and trivia that will delight Purdue graduates who have a desire to reflect on their past and their relationship with Purdue. Norberg traces Purdue's history primarily based on presidential administrations and related building and program developments, such as engineering, agriculture, aerospace, athletics, and the effects of Title IX, among other considerations. Readers will delight reading about the origin of the term Boilermakers, early athletics, establishment of the Hall of Music, influenza, World War II, and the GI Bill; however, this is not a story of pristine achievements on a line of continuous progressive developments. Rather, Ever True provides more. --R. Douglas Hurt, Professor and Head, Department of History: Purdue University Ever True celebrates the 150th anniversary of Purdue University by preserving its history in one publication, revealing some untold stories in the process. This volume is the go-to book for Purdue's most recently documented, accurate history. --Angie Klink, author of The Deans' Bible; Divided Paths, Common Ground; Kirby's Way; and more

Author Information

John Norberg is a writer, author, humorist, and a chronicler of the human condition. Retired as director of communications for development at Purdue University, he began his humor column in 1971 while working at Indiana's Brazil Daily Times. The column appeared in the Lafayette Journal and Courier from March 1973 to October 2014. He has received more than 50 state and national reporting awards. A nationally respected, award-winning speechwriter and public speaker, he also is the author of seven books, including Spacewalker: My Journey in Space and Faith as NASA's Record-Setting Frequent Flyer, which details the story of astronaut Jerry Ross. Additionally, Norberg has written articles for various national publications, including the Saturday Evening Post, USA Today, the Christian Science Monitor, and Time Magazine. He was most recently honored with the prestigious Purdue University Boilermaker Award and was inducted into the Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame for a lifetime of work.

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