Purdue University Sound Archive

A digital archive of Purdue University's ever changing soundscapes.

Imagine sitting near the bell tower 20 years ago. What would you hear? Maybe construction, birds chirping, the hum of students walking to and from class? Imagine sitting near it today. Would you hear the same things? While it may seem like you would, imagine how the campus has changed since 20 years ago. The changes to campus over 20 years have irreversible effects on that area surrounding the bell tower. A sound that we hear in our daily life may not seem significant, but a combination of many sounds interacting with each other creates a fascinating soundscape that evolves with the campus and our lives here at Purdue University

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Hear Purdue University's present day soundscapes across campus.