Purdue Hackers

It is hard to write a simple definition of something as varied as hacking, but I think what these activities have in common is playfulness, cleverness, and exploration. Thus, hacking means exploring the limits of what is possible, in a spirit of playful cleverness. Activities that display playful cleverness have "hack value".

- Richard Stallman

The organization aims to promote among its members and the students of Purdue:

• An environment of intellectual creativity

• Group solidarity

• Artistic expression

• Pride surrounding the use and mastery of technical tools and methodologies

• Mentorship and guidance to those less knowledgeable

• Free exchange of ideas and information

• A social community