Jan 29, 2024 · For a few weeks each semester, she would live in the new women’s residence hall (now known as Duhme Hall), serve as a counselor on careers for women, advise Purdue’s aeronautical engineering department and enjoy access to the resources of Purdue’s new airport — the only one, at that time, at a U.S. college or university.

Dean Mary L. Matthews and department heads Amy Bloye, Edith Gamble, Amy Howe, Margaret Beeman, and Gertrude Sunderlin were Amelia’s first hostesses. When on campus, Earhart resided in Duhme Hall. Amelia wore slacks on campus, something women students were …

The sculpture of aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart, who encouraged women to follow careers in whatever field they chose, was made possible by a gift from alumna and Purdue trustee Susan Bulkeley Butler. The unveiling ceremony was at the Earhart Hall Dining Court entrance.

Amelia Earhart joined the faculty at Purdue in 1936 and while she taught here, she lived in Windsor Hall (Duhme). Her influence on women is something we're proud of and why we named our Faculty-in-Residence program in her name.

Earhart Hall is one of the sixteen residential halls within Purdue University, located on 1275 First Street facing First Street Tower and behind Shreve Hall. It is officially named after the famous aviator Amelia Earhart. It is one of the many co-ed residence halls at Purdue.

Perhaps most importantly, she served as an example of a successful modern woman for the female students. While working at Purdue, Amelia stayed in South Hall (now called Duhme Hall) on campus. South Hall students vied with each other to sit at Amelia’s table during meals.

Jul 1, 2003 · REMEMBERING AMELIA Louise Schickler Rogers (ME’4O) was president of Women’s Residence Hall, now known as Duhme Hall, when Earhart was at Purdue. “Amelia was on Purdue’s campus to help girls decide to have a career,” says Rogers.

While working at Purdue, Amelia stayed in South Hall (later known as Duhme Hall) on campus. South Hall students vied with each other to sit at Amelia's table during meals. Buttermilk became an overnight favorite beverage on campus because it was Amelia’s choice.

Mar 31, 2015 · While working at Purdue, Amelia stayed in South Hall (later known as Duhme Hall) on campus. South Hall students vied with each other to sit at Amelia's table during meals. Buttermilk became an overnight favorite beverage on campus because it was Amelia’s choice.

Famed aviatrix Amelia Earhart lived in Duhme Hall while serving as a counselor for women students and advising Purdue’s aeronautical engineering department. Chesley Sullenberger graduated from Purdue and saved hundreds of passengers’ lives after successfully landing his plane in the Hudson River.