MITCHFEST
As President Mitch Daniels’ final year as Purdue University president comes to a close, a series of opportunities to celebrate will be available for the Purdue community and the general public.

Mitch Daniels Streetfest
Date: Friday, Dec. 2
Time: 1:30 p.m. ET
Location: The intersection of State and Grant streets
Join us for a special celebration of President Daniels. The ceremony is taking place at the corner of State and Grant streets with a reception to follow. Offer your well wishes to President Daniels — and don’t miss out on the complimentary gear commemorating the occasion! This event is free and open to the public.
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Freedom of Inquiry and the Advancement of Knowledge Symposium
Date: Monday, Dec. 5
Time: 6-7 p.m. ET
Location: Stewart Center’s Fowler Hall
A national leader in promoting a campus culture of tolerance and free speech, Purdue University will host a symposium titled “Freedom of Inquiry and the Advancement of Knowledge.” The panel discussion, featuring three leading experts, will be moderated by Steven Schultz, Purdue’s general counsel. The symposium is free and open to the public.
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Presidential Lecture Series: A Conversation With George W. Bush
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 6
Time: 6-7 p.m. ET
Location: Elliott Hall of Music
Purdue University President Daniels welcomes former U.S. President George W. Bush for a Presidential Lecture Series discussion on leadership, lessons learned and the responsibilities of citizenship. The event, which is free and open to the public, is sold out.
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President Daniels’ Most Notable Accomplishments
From advancing world-class research to improving accessibility for students, President Daniels has certainly left a lasting legacy. Review some of his most significant accomplishments over the last decade.
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