The heart of North America beats through towering forests, undulating fields, high-plain deserts, pulsating metropolises and offbeat oases.a.
In the months leading up to Mount Redoubt’s 2009 eruption, the USGS and Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) ramped up monitoring efforts in response to escalating seismic activity that began in late 2008. Their preparation was critical in forecasting the eruption and...
Ash, Ice, and Alarms: My Experience During the 2009 Eruption of Mount Redoubt Volcano In March 2009, while working with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), I witnessed firsthand one of Alaska’s most dramatic natural events: the eruption of Mount Redoubt Volcano. Nestled...
Walking into Qualcomm Stadium that Sunday evening felt like stepping into the heart of playoff‑level intensity, even though it was still the regular season. The Chargers were hosting Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts, and the place was buzzing. Ashley, Saydie...
Victory, Vibes, and Boilermaker Brotherhood: The 2008 Purdue vs. IU Game Watch in San Diego On a crisp Saturday in November 2008, the Purdue Alumni Club of San Diego turned Henry’s Pub & Grill into a black-and-gold fortress of pride, passion, and pure Boilermaker...
When people think of the U.S. Geological Survey, they usually picture scientists hunched over maps, analyzing seismic data, or debating groundwater models. And yes, that was a big part of our daily rhythm in San Diego back in 2008. But what most folks don’t realize is...
Boilermakers, Breakfast, and Black & Gold Saturdays: The Purdue Alumni Club of San Diego’s Breakfast Club Tradition In the heart of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, where palm trees sway and the Pacific breeze rolls in, a loyal group of Purdue alumni gathers each...
If you’ve ever thought sandcastles were just for kids with plastic buckets, let me introduce you to Imperial Beach Sand Castle Days 2008—a competition where grown adults turn sand into architectural masterpieces, pop culture icons, and occasionally, things that...
When I think back to 2009, one of the most unique alumni experiences I had was the Purdue Alumni Association’s Grand Prix Beach Weekend. As someone who had lived through the roar of engines and the buzz of campus life during the traditional Purdue Grand Prix in West...