Student Life
Calendar of Events
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Athletics Week Ahead
Finally settling back into classes after Spring Break, our teams are up and running, ready to win at this week's home games.
Solar Eclipse Planetarium Shows
Solar Eclipse Planetarium Shows
Due to popular demand, the Challenger Learning Center is offering even more activities to get ready for the Total Solar Eclipse!
The 2024 Big Sell Competition – Submission Deadline
The 2024 Big Sell Competition – Submission Deadline
Do you have a business idea that might be the next big thing? Apply to the 2024 Big Sell for a chance to win $10,000 for your business!
Intramural 9-Ball League
Intramural 9-Ball League
All PNW students are invited to participate in the intramural 9-Ball League to win the 2024 champion title.
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Provost Search Open Forum: Dr. Brien Smith
Provost Search Open Forum: Dr. Brien Smith
Chancellor Chris Holford invites faculty, staff and students to hear from finalists and to provide feedback to help inform the process of selecting the next Provost of Purdue University Northwest.
FAFSA Filing Workshop – Hammond
FAFSA Filing Workshop – Hammond
Purdue University Northwest is hosting a workshop to help students fill out their FASFA form in order to qualify for financial aid.
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Impacts of Asian Cultures and Traditions on the Global Society
Impacts of Asian Cultures and Traditions on the Global Society
Join the Center for Global Studies for an expert panel discussion on how the beliefs, creativity, discipline, dedication, innovation and values of Asian cultures and traditions have influenced the world.
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Honors College 5K Walk
Honors College 5K Walk
The annual Honors College 5K Walk is back! All proceeds this year will go to the Fair Haven Rape Crisis Center.
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Sun Walk: Total Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
Sun Walk: Total Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime experience! The PNW community is coming together to (safely) watch the solar eclipse over PNW's Westville Campus.
Solar Eclipse Viewing
Solar Eclipse Viewing
Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime experience! The PNW community is coming together to (safely) watch the solar eclipse over PNW's Hammond Campus.
Zumba Class
Zumba Class
Join us for a Zumba class with Armani Perez. Bring your friends for a fun way to work the semester's stress off!
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2024 Indiana-Kentucky ASCE Symposium
Our chapter will be hosting the 2024 ASCE Indiana-Kentucky Student Symposium. Competitions include events like concrete canoe, surveying, and more!
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Athletics Week Ahead
We update students with a list of our weekly home games they can attend to de-stress as we finish off the semester.
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Signing Day – Hammond
Signing Day – Hammond
We invite Spring 2024 graduates to come celebrate your graduation with the Career Center & Alumni Community!
Communication Alumni Panel Discussion
Communication Alumni Panel Discussion
From social media to information technology, our alums will give our students valuable insight into the field of communication and help them navigate the field in our fast-paced, digital age.
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Signing Day – Westville
Signing Day – Westville
We invite Spring 2024 graduates to come celebrate your graduation with the Career Center & Alumni Community!
Lunch and Lead: Innovation at School City of Hobart
Lunch and Lead: Innovation at School City of Hobart
Join us at this month's Lunch and Lead session! Hear from Peggy Buffington, Ph.D. Superintendent for the School City of Hobart, and learn about the passionate investment she made in early education, literacy, STEAM (Science, Technology, Arts, Mathematics) and college and career readiness.
The Importance of Sleep for Cardiovascular Health – Life’s Essential 8 Seminar
The Importance of Sleep for Cardiovascular Health – Life’s Essential 8 Seminar
Purdue University Northwest is hosting free seminars for students and community members alike. Ian Greenlund from Mayo Clinic leads an informative session on how sleep benefits our heart health.
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Inspiring Research and Sharing Success Stories – PNW Faculty Panel
Inspiring Research and Sharing Success Stories – PNW Faculty Panel
Join us on Days of Discovery for a panel discussion with PNW faculty members!
Latino Film Festival
Latino Film Festival
Join the Office of Hispanic Initiatives for a celebration of Latino films! Enjoy a Colombian drama film and even get to meet the director herself!
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Intramural Bench Press Challenge XXI
We're inviting all PNW staff, students, faculty and fitness center members to challenge yourselves to become our Bench Press Champion!
Roaring Loud
Roaring Loud
The PNW community can join us for a free concert as Yung Gravy comes to campus for Roaring Loud!
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Earth, Sea & Sky Day
Earth, Sea & Sky Day
Celebrate Earth Day 2024 with the return of our Earth, Sea & Sky Day Open House. Join us for an energizing afternoon at the Challenger Learning Center!
Quinceañera Expo
Quinceañera Expo
PNW is hosting a Quinceañera Expo. Community members, students, faculty and staff alike are all welcome to explore the variety of vendors from bakers and florists.
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Guest Speaker: Joaquin Zihuatanejo (Hammond)
Guest Speaker: Joaquin Zihuatanejo (Hammond)
Hear from Joaquin Zihuatanejo! He's a poet. artist and teacher, hoping to share stories and advice through his work in capturing the duality of the Chicano culture.
Play Day – Westville Campus
Play Day – Westville Campus
Don't let the end of the semester wear you down! Take a break with the Counseling Center and stop by for a day of play.
Pancake Study Break (Westville)
Pancake Study Break (Westville)
Take a break with us to chat with your classmates, listen to some great music and eat some delicious pancakes!
Scholarship Workshop with Joaquin Zihuatanejo
Scholarship Workshop with Joaquin Zihuatanejo
Are you still in need of some help with scholarships? Join our scholarship workshop, led by Joaquin Zihuatanejo.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month – Documentary Screening
Sexual Assault Awareness Month – Documentary Screening
In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we are hosting a viewing of The Invisible War, a documentary on sexual assault within the U.S. military.
Pancake Study Break (Hammond)
Pancake Study Break (Hammond)
Take a break with us to chat with your classmates, listen to some great music and eat some delicious pancakes!
Spring Concert – “Out to the Movies” and More!
Spring Concert – “Out to the Movies” and More!
Join us and enjoy an evening of free instrumental music. The Invisible Strings Orchestra will be playing both film and classical pieces.
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Senior Design – Poster Session
Senior Design – Poster Session
Senior Design provides PNW engineering students with supervised experience in the process and practice of engineering design.
First-Generation Celebration
First-Generation Celebration
We're inviting all graduating first-gen college students from PNW to join us in celebrating their success!
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Purdue Northwest Day of Giving 2024
On April 24, 2024, we’re asking the entire community to come together as we Roar Ahead for Purdue Northwest Day of Giving 2024.
Play Day – Hammond Campus
Play Day – Hammond Campus
Don't let the end of the semester wear you down! Take a break with the Counseling Center for a day of play. Bring a friend and relax.
COB vs CHESS Bags Toss Tournament
COB vs CHESS Bags Toss Tournament
The College of Business and CHESS department are partnering for the PNW Day of Giving in an iconic bag toss tournament!
Study Chill Jam
Study Chill Jam
Join us for a dedicated study session. We'll be providing the snacks, music and vibes. All you have to do is bring your study materials. Finish strong!
HTM Food and Beverage Festival
HTM Food and Beverage Festival
Support our HTM-students in this one of a kind food and beverage festival. Enjoy a wide variety of delicacies for a small cost.
Silent Beauty Film Screening
Silent Beauty Film Screening
Silent Beauty (2022), an autobiographical exploration of a woman's story as a victim of child sexual assault as she searches for healing.
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Technology Day Showcase
Technology Day Showcase
The College of Technology is hosting its annual Technology Day! High school students, alumni and PNW students are all encouraged to attend!
Chancellor’s Ball
Chancellor’s Ball
Invitees can join us to celebrate and recognize the outstanding student leaders, student organizations and student organization advisors of PNW.
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Senior Design – Oral Presentations
Senior Design – Oral Presentations
Senior Design provides PNW engineering students with supervised experience in the process and practice of engineering design.
Black Graduate Celebration
Black Graduate Celebration
The Black Graduate Celebration honors African and African American students who have successfully completed a degree from PNW.
Arbor Day Tree Planting
Arbor Day Tree Planting
Celebrate nature with our community as we dedicate the time to planting trees at Gabis Arboretum and PNW's Hammond and Westville Campuses.
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Latino Graduation Celebration
Latino Graduation Celebration
Join us for a Latino Graduation Celebration where we honor all Latino students who have successfully completed a degree at PNW.
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Beat the Finals Blues: Zumba Party
Beat the Finals Blues: Zumba Party
We're inviting all PNW students to join us in letting loose of the stress of finals!
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International Graduate Celebration
International Graduate Celebration
Join us for an Internation Graduate Celebration where we celebrate international students who have completed a degree at PNW.
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Spring 2024 Commencement
Spring 2024 Commencement ceremonies will be held outdoors at the Hammond campus on Saturday, May 4, 2024.