Live from IND: Final Four and the Host City Experience

About this episode

This episode features a live discussion about the impact of the NCAA Men’s Final Four on Indianapolis and Purdue's basketball program.

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re coming to you live from Indianapolis – home to Purdue’s urban campus and this year’s host city of the NCAA Men’s Final Four! We’re talking to Ken Halpin, Purdue’s deputy athletics director and chief operating officer, and Julie Roe Lach, executive vice president of external relations and community engagement for Pacers Sports & Entertainment. These two sports experts join host Kate Young at the Indianapolis International Airport as Final Four weekend kicks off to discuss how major sporting events like this connect basketball fans and elevate the Indianapolis economy and community as well as the unique culture and record-breaking successes of Purdue’s basketball program this season. Join “This Is Purdue” as we celebrate the ninth time that the Circle City has hosted the Final Four. In 49 states, it’s just basketball, but this is Indiana. Don’t miss this live episode filled with energy and excitement! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Kate Young

Guests: Ken Halpin, Julie Roe Lach

Topics covered

• sports
• community engagement
• economy
• basketball
• Purdue University
• Final Four
• Indianapolis

Keywords

• Final Four
• Indianapolis
• Purdue basketball
• Ken Halpin
• Julie Roe Lach
• community engagement
• sports economy
• NCAA

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Purdue University, Pacers Sports & Entertainment

Places: Indianapolis, Indianapolis International Airport, Circle City, Indiana

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