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Purdue Fall Family Weekend drew around 4,790 registrants in West Lafayette and Indianapolis

Purdue University's Parent & Family Connections office hosted families in West Lafayette and Indianapolis over 16-18 October, with around 4,790 family members and students signing up.

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Why it matters: Purdue students and their families in West Lafayette and Indianapolis were the audience for the weekend, which around 4,790 people registered for.

Purdue Parent & Family Connections invited families to West Lafayette and Indianapolis for Fall Family Weekend, held on 16-18 October, the university said.

According to Purdue, around 4,790 family members and students registered for the weekend.

The university said the weekend offered a range of activities intended to bring families and students together.

Editor’s view

Rachel Smith, Students and International Editor

Purdue students and their families were the people directly involved, with around 4,790 registering for activities in West Lafayette and Indianapolis over the 16-18 October weekend organised by Purdue Parent & Family Connections.

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