University Calendar
Breaking Bread: COVID-19, Anti-Racism and Critical Conversations on Social Justice
Join CHESS for a conversation about difficult topics impacting our community and beyond. This event is open to the community.
Looking Local: East Chicago’s Latina/o Histories
This two-part event explores the rich history of Latinas and Latinos in East Chicago, Indiana.
Rescheduled: Johnny V. Wildflowers: A Tribute To Tom Petty Concert
Johnny V’s Wildflowers is a Tom Petty tribute act, fronted by Johnny V, one of Northwest Indiana’s most well-known and charismatic performers.
The Roundtable Perspective: Julian Assange Espionage
John and Gabriel Shipton, the father and brother of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, join host Lee Artz, Ph.D. to discuss how the US have accused and jailed Julian Assange on charges of espionage.
The Borders of Queer Latinidad
This events starts a conversation about Queer Latinidad, an imaginary community situated at the intersections of race, gender, sexuality and nation.
The Roundtable Perspective: The Films of Paul Schrader
Michelle E. Moore, Ph.D., professor of english at the College of DuPage joins host Thomas J. Roach, Ph.D. to discuss the work of acclaimed screenwriter, director and critic, Paul Schrader.
Hispanic Heritage Festival
Join us as we celebrate the diversity and richness of the Hispanic/Latinx community. Free food, live entertainment and family-friendly activities will be offered.
The Roundtable Perspective: Critical Race Theory Controversy
Patrick Anderson, Ph.D., assistant professor of philosophy at Central State University joins host Lee Artz, Ph.D. to discuss Critical Race Theory’s origins.
Sinai Forum: An Overview of the Pandemic from the Inside with Deborah Birx, MD
Join the Sinai Forum at Purdue University Northwest for An Overview of the Pandemic from the Inside with Deborah Birx, MD.
Representation of Mexicanness In Animated Films
As part of the CHESS Distinguished Speakers Series, Manuel Martin-Rodriguez, Ph.D., Professor of Literature give an an in-depth look at how Mexico and Mexicans are represented in children’s films, and why it is important to analyze that field.