With record freshman class, how Purdue converts University Church into campus’ 6th biggest lecture hall. TSC reopens mask question

When Purdue President Mitch Daniels told campus in May to expect a freshman class that would crush records, the race was on. One backstory: How the search for lecture halls led to University Church

Today’s edition is made possible, in part, by a sponsorship from Purdue Convocations, opening its season Wednesday and Thursday with “Hand to Hand” by Squonk Opera. For details, scroll to the bottom of today’s newsletter.