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Purdue names Thompson as 2021 Dreamer Award recipient Don Thompson, recipient of the 2021 Dreamer Award. (Photo provided) Download image
Purdue alumnus Don Thompson’s vision for service has made a difference in the lives of millions of customers and employees across the country throughout his career.
But his impact and commitment to Boilermakers continues to be one of his strongest sources of pride – reflected in his years of working to advance Purdue’s commitment to diversity.
Purdue’s Office of the Vice President for Ethics and Compliance has named Thompson as the recipient of the 2021 Dreamer Award. The Dreamer Award has been presented annually since 2004 to an individual(s) or organization within the Purdue community whose contributions embody the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of service to others and further the University’s commitment to diversity.