Author Archives: Michael Keefer

Purdue Gets a New Mascot

by Michael Keefer | September 27, 2011 at 8:06 PM

The first Boilermaker Special was actually dedicated 61 years ago in 1940, but to be fair, Purdue’s use of trains dates back over a century.  In the 1890s, Purdue became a leader in the research of railway technology. For many … Continue reading →