In addition to its clubs, Purchase College holds several events throughout the year, accommodating the diverse musical and artistic interests of its student body.
Most notably, these events include:
Culture Shock: Culture Shock is an annual two-day music and carnival festival sponsored by the PSGA.
Typically held in April, the weekend festival has featured dozens of renowned performers, including alumni students who have recently graduated from Purchase's Music Conservatory.
Some notable performers include: Iggy Azalea, Flatbush Zombies, MF DOOM, Lil B, Ween, Jay Electronica, SZA, Dan Deacon, Regina Spektor, Deerhoof, Pissed Jeans, Animal Collective, GZA, Cat Power, Blonde Redhead, Bouncing Souls, Ghostface Killah, Ted Leo, Biz Markie, Kool Keith, Slick Rick, Destiny's Child, Solange, Drake, Tycho, Beach Fossils, Dead Prez, The Front Bottoms, and Big Freedia.

Fall Fest: An "appetizer" for Culture Shock, Fall Fest is the first of the two major music festivals at Purchase College, typically held in October.
Like Culture Shock, Fall Fest features of number of bands and Purchase Music Conservatory Alumni.

Zombie Prom: Zombie Prom is a prom-type event held annually in the spring that features live music, a DJ, and of course - students dressed up as zombies.

Purchase College does not officially recognize fraternities or sororities on its campus.
However, upon request, the college will allow such organizations to use space on campus, as available, to the same extent it provides space to other student organizations.
Sigma Alpha Mu has a chapter on campus, however, they're not recognized by SUNY Purchase.
They disbanded in the Fall 2019 semester.
In addition to its clubs, Purchase College holds several events throughout the year, accommodating the diverse musical and artistic interests of its student body. Most notably, these events include:
Culture Shock: Culture Shock is an annual two-day music and carnival festival sponsored by the PSGA. Typically held in April, the weekend festival has featured dozens of renowned performers, including alumni students who have recently graduated from Purchase's Music Conservatory. Some notable performers include: Iggy Azalea, Flatbush Zombies, MF DOOM, Lil B, Ween, Jay Electronica, SZA, Dan Deacon, Regina Spektor, Deerhoof, Pissed Jeans, Animal Collective, GZA, Cat Power, Blonde Redhead, Bouncing Souls, Ghostface Killah, Ted Leo, Biz Markie, Kool Keith, Slick Rick, Destiny's Child, Solange, Drake, Tycho, Beach Fossils, Dead Prez, The Front Bottoms, and Big Freedia.
Fall Fest: An "appetizer" for Culture Shock, Fall Fest is the first of the two major music festivals at Purchase College, typically held in October. Like Culture Shock, Fall Fest features of number of bands and Purchase Music Conservatory Alumni.
Zombie Prom: Zombie Prom is a prom-type event held annually in the spring that features live music, a DJ, and of course - students dressed up as zombies.
Purchase College does not officially recognize fraternities or sororities on its campus. However, upon request, the college will allow such organizations to use space on campus, as available, to the same extent it provides space to other student organizations. Sigma Alpha Mu has a chapter on campus, however, they're not recognized by SUNY Purchase. They disbanded in the Fall 2019 semester.
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