John Norberg Boeken

Set against the backdrop of the late 1940s, this oral history captures the diverse experiences of Purdue University's Class of 1950. It highlights the unique challenges faced by returning G.I.s, young women influenced by their mothers' traditions, and African-American students confronting segregation despite their wartime sacrifices. Journalist John Norberg presents their stories, revealing how this rich tapestry of students contributed to significant social changes, including the burgeoning women's movement. The narrative resonates with both local and broader audiences.

Throughout 100-plus years of flight, Purdue University has propelled unique contributions from pioneer educators, aviators, and engineers who flew balloons into the stratosphere, barnstormed the countryside, helped break the sound barrier, and left footprints in lunar soil. Wings of Their Dreams follows the flight plans and footsteps of aviation's pioneers and trailblazers across the twentieth century, a path from Kitty Hawk to the Sea of Tranquility and beyond. The book reminds readers that the first and last men to land on the moon first trekked across the West Lafayette, Indiana, campus on their journeys into the heavens and history. This is the story of an aeronautic odyssey of imagination, science, engineering, technology, adventure, courage, danger, and promise. It is the story of the human spirit taking flight, entwined with Purdue's legacy in aviation's history.

The narrative explores the rich history of Purdue University's connections with Taiwan, South Korea, and Hong Kong, focusing on the experiences of the 3,726 international students present on campus in the fall of 1999. It delves into the cultural exchanges and personal stories that highlight the significance of these relationships as the 20th century came to a close.

The history of Purdue University's Department of Bands is explored through beautifully illustrated pages and a musical CD, highlighting its evolution from a simple drum unit for the student army training corps to the prestigious All-American Marching Band, which led the Macy's Day Parade in 2010. This commemorative book celebrates 125 years of musical tradition and excellence at Purdue.

Focusing on the rich history of Purdue University, this book chronicles its establishment in 1869 as Indiana's land-grant university, emphasizing its dedication to agriculture and engineering. John Norberg captures the essence and evolution of Purdue over 150 years, highlighting significant milestones and contributions to education and society.

The majority of this book is an insider's account of the US Space Shuttle program, including the unforgettable experience of launch, the delights of weightless living, and the challenges of constructing the International Space Station. Ross is a uniquely qualified narrator. During seven spaceflights, he spent 1,393 hours in space, including 58 hours and 18 minutes on nine space walks. Life on the ground is also described, including the devastating experiences of the Challenger and Columbia disasters. --