WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Christopher Ladd of Oakland and Matthew McClintock of Athens recently participated in the annual Boiler Gold Rush program at Purdue University’s West Lafayette campus.

The mission of the program is to orient new students and their families during their transition to Purdue by creating a fun and stimulating environment, providing access to opportunities on Purdue’s campus and in the Lafayette/West Lafayette community, and by offering meaningful activities and leadership opportunities to encourage student success.