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Vote for PNW in “Best of the Region”
The Times of Northwest Indiana has opened the polls to vote in the 2025 Best of the Region contest. Please take the time to vote for PNW!
Summer 2025 Registration Begins
Summer 2025 registration opens on Monday, February 24, for all PNW students. There is no priority registration for summer sessions.
CHESS Dean Search Presentation: Dr. Andrae Marak
CHESS Dean Search Presentation: Dr. Andrae Marak
Join us for a public presentation followed by a Q&A session by Dr. Andrae Marak, finalist for the position of Dean of PNW's College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences.
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Bookstore: Champion Brand Discount
Score big savings at the PNW bookstore! Get 20% off all Champion brand clothing and accessories for a limited time.
Registration Deadline: Voices from the Region on Environmental Justice
Join the PNW Social Work Program and Just Transition Northwest Indiana (JTNWI) for a social work anti-oppression initiative!
1 Million Cups
1 Million Cups
1 Million Cups brings together our region's entrepreneurs, innovators, startup founders, business leaders and inventors to intersect at the crossroads of doing, making, networking and coffee!
Northwest Indiana High School Pitch Competition – Hammond
Northwest Indiana High School Pitch Competition – Hammond
Join us at the 2025 Society of Innovators High School Pitch Competition to hear innovative business ideas from our region's students!
Word on the Mane Street – Body Positivity
Word on the Mane Street – Body Positivity
Join us for Word on Mane Street as we explore the topic of body positivity.
College of Business Teddi Jacobi Presentations
College of Business Teddi Jacobi Presentations
Join the College of Business as professors share their research with the college!
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CHESS Dean Search Presentation: Dr. Robert Zamsky
CHESS Dean Search Presentation: Dr. Robert Zamsky
Join us for a public presentation followed by a Q&A session by Dr. Robert Zamsky, finalist for the position of Dean of PNW's College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences.
Explore the World with CHESS Study Away!
Explore the World with CHESS Study Away!
Join the CHESS Study Away Callout Meeting to explore exciting summer programs that take your education beyond the classroom!
Wheels of Steel and Houses of Joy: A Circular Evolution of Hip-Hop
Wheels of Steel and Houses of Joy: A Circular Evolution of Hip-Hop
Discover the interconnectedness of these cultural movements and their lasting impact on music and identity.
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PNW Pride of the Month – February Nominations Due
PNW Pride of the Months is a fun and easy way to recognize students, faculty and staff around campus.
Circuit Riders’ Carry The Love Tour
Circuit Riders’ Carry The Love Tour
Join Circuit Riders and Carry the Love for "a night that could change lives and shift the spiritual climate of our region."
Toast to Black Excellence
Toast to Black Excellence
Join us for the grand finale of Black History Month at our Toast to Black Excellence! This celebration will honor the incredible achievements of our PNW campus community, featuring a night of inspiration, reflection and community.
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EMPOWER Application Deadline
In summer 2025, the Water Institute at Purdue University Northwest is hosting a Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Parent University
Parent University
We know that planning for college can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone! Join us for a free program offering all the information you need to support your child’s path to higher education.
Circuit Riders’ Carry The Love Tour
Circuit Riders’ Carry The Love Tour
Join Circuit Riders and Carry the Love for "a night that could change lives and shift the spiritual climate of our region."
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CHESS Dean Search Presentation: Dr. Richard Sévère
CHESS Dean Search Presentation: Dr. Richard Sévère
Join us for a public presentation followed by a Q&A session by Dr. Richard Sévère, finalist for the position of Dean of PNW's College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences.
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Education Session: Spending and Savings Accounts
Education Session: Spending and Savings Accounts
Join PNW HR as we take the mystery out of the different types of spending and savings accounts offered to you by Purdue and administered through HSA Bank!
Advancing Working Women (Westville)
Advancing Working Women (Westville)
PNW celebrates the work of all women in its community and on March 5, 2025, we recognize the heroes and mentors in our lives.
Student Government Association Information Sessions – Westville
Student Government Association Information Sessions – Westville
Join our Information Sessions to hear more about Student Government Association and the positions available!
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PNW Athletics Today
PNW Athletics Today
Listen to Rick Costello, director of Athletics, and coach and student-athlete guests as they dive into the latest in PNW Pride Athletics!
Student Government Association Information Sessions – Hammond
Student Government Association Information Sessions – Hammond
Join our Information Sessions to hear more about Student Government Association and the positions available!
Education Session: Spending and Savings Accounts
Education Session: Spending and Savings Accounts
Join PNW HR as we take the mystery out of the different types of spending and savings accounts offered to you by Purdue and administered through HSA Bank!
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Founders Day 2025
Founders Day 2025
Please join Purdue Northwest as we celebrate the dedicated service of faculty and staff at the ninth annual Founders Day celebration.
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Community Volunteer Day
Community Volunteer Day
Help us with restoring our native habitat, weeding in the garden or mulching the trails!
Winter Walk Series 2025
Winter Walk Series 2025
Learn how plants and animals survive the cold winter months and identify signs of life along the trails.
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Word on the Mane Street – Women’s History Month
Word on the Mane Street – Women’s History Month
Join us for Word on Mane Street as we celebrate Women's History Month!
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1 Million Cups Northwest Indiana
1 Million Cups Northwest Indiana
1 Million Cups brings together our region's entrepreneurs, innovators, startup founders, business leaders and inventors to intersect at the crossroads of doing, making, community and coffee!
PNW Hockey Tournament Send-Off
PNW Hockey Tournament Send-Off
Pride fans, join Purdue Northwest athletics to send off the Purdue Northwest DI hockey team to the ACHA DI National Tournament!
Spring 2025 Career Expo
Spring 2025 Career Expo
The Purdue Northwest Spring Career Expo is a career fair for students and alumni who are seeking full-time employment and internships across all industries and academic majors.
Women in Government Leadership Panel
Women in Government Leadership Panel
Join members of the Student Government Association to talk about the importance of representation in government as well as some of the challenges still being overcome by the strong and impactful female members of SGA.
Women’s History Month Trivia Night
Women’s History Month Trivia Night
Head to the Mane Zone and join in several engaging trivia rounds focused on women historical figures and their milestones and contributions.
Art + Innovation Artist Reception: Comparative Works of Graffiti and Street Art
Art + Innovation Artist Reception: Comparative Works of Graffiti and Street Art
Join us in this educational event where art takes the floor, grabs the mic and gets down to business at PNW Hammond Campus.
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Unleashing Empowerment 2025
Unleashing Empowerment 2025
Celebrate Women’s History Month by joining an engaging conversation with three Purdue University Northwest alumnae, who will share more about their career journeys, challenges and successes.
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Northwest Indiana High School Pitch Competition – Westville
Northwest Indiana High School Pitch Competition – Westville
Join us at the 2025 Society of Innovators High School Pitch Competition to hear innovative business ideas from our region's students!
Faculty Senate Meeting (Westville Campus)
Faculty Senate Meeting (Westville Campus)
Faculty Senate meetings provide a platform to deliberate on important faculty and academic governance topics.
Assert Yourself Webinar
Assert Yourself Webinar
Being Assertive does not necessarily mean being aggressive. Join this session to learn how best to recognize your own needs, respect boundaries and set limits when needed.
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Scholarships Deadline
Be sure to apply for PNW scholarships before the extended deadline of March 22, 2025, for the 2025-26 academic year.
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2025 “Best of the Region” Voting Deadline
The Times of Northwest Indiana has opened the polls to vote in the 2025 Best of the Region contest. Please take the time to vote for PNW!
Big Sell Submission Deadline
Think you have the next big business idea? Want a chance to win $10,000 in eight minutes? Mark your calendar…the 2025 Big Sell Final will be on May 3! Video submissions will be accepted from February 3 to March 23. Finalists will be notified by March 31.
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Fall 2025 Priority Registration Begins
Register for classes during Priority Registration to get the best selection of class days and times!
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2025 Women’s Leadership Luncheon
As part of our Women's History Month celebration, the Women's Leadership Luncheon honors outstanding leadership among PNW women.
Women’s Leadership Luncheon 2025
Women’s Leadership Luncheon 2025
The Women’s Leadership Luncheon recognizes examples of leadership among PNW women and celebrates the careers of our student leaders.
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1 Million Cups Northwest Indiana
1 Million Cups Northwest Indiana
1 Million Cups brings together our region's entrepreneurs, innovators, startup founders, business leaders and inventors to intersect at the crossroads of doing, making, community and coffee!
Third Annual Women’s Art Exhibition
Third Annual Women’s Art Exhibition
Celebrate local women artists' creativity, resilience and perspectives at the Third Annual Women's Art Exhibition.
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The Personal is Political: How the Combahee River Collective Changed Feminist Thought
The Personal is Political: How the Combahee River Collective Changed Feminist Thought
Hear from a roundtable of PNW faculty and staff on how the Combahee River Collective’s legacy still impacts feminists.
Normal Isn’t Real – Westville Campus
Normal Isn’t Real – Westville Campus
Join us for the movie screening of "Normal Isn't Real." This inspiring film features the stories of four young adults with LD/ADHD issues sharing their journeys to success in work and school, and the strategies they use to manage their challenges.
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Memorial Event for Catherine Murphy
Memorial Event for Catherine Murphy
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics and the Department of Computer Sciences is planning a memorial event for Catherine Murphy.
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Days of Discovery Registration Deadline
Students and faculty are invited to showcase their research through poster presentations. Register now to secure your spot!
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Deadline to Claim 2024 Expenses
PNW employees have until March 31, 2025 to claim eligible Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account expenses incurred during the 2024 calendar year. Any funds remaining in your account after March 31, 2025 will be forfeited.
Undergraduate Student Stipend and Engagement Award Deadline
The award will cover costs for a research project or academic engagement expenses, which can include student stipends or travel for academic engagement purposes.
PNW Student Conference Presentation Grant Deadline
This grant is available to support undergraduate and graduate students presenting projects and/or research at conferences or competitions.
Deadline: Spending Account Claims Submission
Employees who had 2024 flexible spending accounts have until March 31 to submit claims for reimbursement for expenses incurred in 2024.
Normal Isn’t Real – Hammond Campus
Normal Isn’t Real – Hammond Campus
Join us for the movie screening of "Normal Isn't Real." This inspiring film features the stories of four young adults with LD/ADHD issues sharing their journeys to success in work and school, and the strategies they use to manage their challenges.
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PNW Alumni Hall of Fame Induction
Join us for the 2025 PNW Alumni Hall of Fame Induction. Honorees will be recognized on Thursday, April 3, 2025 in Alumni Hall on the PNW Hammond campus.