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Entomology professor emeritus Tom Turpin entertains 2023 Purdue Spring Fest guests at the Bug Bowl\u2019s Cockroach Colosseum. (Image provided by Purdue Agricultural Communications\/Tom Campbell)<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. \u2014<\/p>\n

From the plant sale to the legendary\u00a0Bug Bowl<\/a>, featuring the Cockroach Colosseum and honey tasting, the 2024 Spring Fest will offer an array of vibrant, interactive activities suitable for all ages Saturday, April 13.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The annual festival, a free and inclusive event open to all, is set to take place in 36 sites on campus from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This seasonal celebration will span the College of Agriculture buildings and grounds, the College of Veterinary Medicine and Memorial Mall. Community members and students are invited to participate in immersive activities that cover a range of subjects, including science, technology, engineering and the arts.<\/p>\n

\u201cSpring Fest is a great way for people of all ages to engage with the College of Agriculture, as well as other colleges, departments, centers and student activity organizations through hands-on activities and cultural experiences,\u201d said Amy Winger, event coordinator. \u201cIt\u2019s a fun way for students to interact with the community while showcasing their educational pursuits.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pocket guides containing a map and list of activities will be available at the information booth located at the corner of Mitch Daniels Boulevard and Marsteller Street. Some of the activities include:<\/p>\n

Spring Fest will also present Canstruction, a capstone project for students in the College of Education designed to spark creativity while making a meaningful contribution to the local community. Students will create structures using canned goods collected from parents and donors, demonstrating their artistic talents and their dedication to philanthropy. Doubling as a food drive, all cans will be donated to Food Finders Food Bank after Spring Fest, helping the organization support Greater Lafayette residents.<\/p>\n

In tandem with Spring Fest, Purdue will be hosting the 16th\u00a0<\/sup>annual\u00a0Purdue Challenge 5k<\/a>\u00a0run\/walk, supporting the Purdue University Institute for Cancer Research, and\u00a0Purdue Aviation Day<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Free event parking is available in the Marsteller Street parking lot, Discovery Park Lot and the Wood Street Parking Garage. Additionally, paid parking is available at the Harrison Street Parking Garage.<\/p>\n

For additional details, including activities, demonstrations and reading lists, please visit the official Spring Fest\u00a0website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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