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Essay Writing Contest – “What The Eyes Don’t See”
Essay Writing Contest – “What The Eyes Don’t See”
PNW students, craft and submit an argument for the best solution(s) to secure access to clean, freshwater for all people in the Great Lakes region and be entered to win an iPad!
Facets of Care
Facets of Care
This presentation will engage audience members in the usability of Course Networking and Ziplet to engage and check in with students. Specifically, the aspects of well-being and academic progress will be the focus. The earning of digital badges will also be shown.
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Let’s Talk About Artivism: Creating Racial, Gender, and Economic Justice through Art, Dance, and Music
Let’s Talk About Artivism: Creating Racial, Gender, and Economic Justice through Art, Dance, and Music
Choreographer and artivist will discuss the power and impact of creative arts in bringing about racial, gender, and economic justice on a local and global scope.
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Identifying Credible Sources of Health Info Online Webinar
Identifying Credible Sources of Health Info Online Webinar
Join sports dietician Jessica Isaacs for a webinar on how to identify credible sources of health information online. She is the team sports dietitian for the LA Clippers and operates a private practice.
Meet and Greet and Latinx Trivia Night
Meet and Greet and Latinx Trivia Night
Meet and greet PNW's Director of Hispanic Serving Institution Initiatives, Iris E. Sanchez. Join us for Latinx Trivia featuring FREE food, prizes, music and more!
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Sinai Forum: Into the Icy Realm with Paul Nicklen
Sinai Forum: Into the Icy Realm with Paul Nicklen
Join the Sinai Forum at Purdue University Northwest for Into the Icy Realm with Paul Nicklen. Paul Nicklen is a Canadian photographer, filmmaker, and marine biologist who has documented the beauty and the plight of our planet for over twenty years.
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One Book, One University: A Conversation with Mona Hanna-Attisha
One Book, One University: A Conversation with Mona Hanna-Attisha
Join us for a conversation with Mona Hanna-Attisha, author of What The Eyes Don't See.
A Conversation with Linda Ayala
A Conversation with Linda Ayala
Join SHINE for a conversation with Latino Art Midwest artist Linda Ayala as she talks about her culture, her art, her inspiration and her experiences!
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Roaring Loud
PNW students, join us for a free dance party when DJ Diesel (aka Shaq!) comes to campus April 8 for Roaring Loud. This fun, free celebration is the showcase student event for PNW’s yearlong “Roaring Ahead” celebration.
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Podcast Party: Unleaded – Flint Water Crisis
Podcast Party: Unleaded – Flint Water Crisis
Hear how Flint’s history shaped the government failures that led to the Flint water crisis—and how distrust can devastate public health for poor, marginalized communities all across the United States.
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Hispanic Serving Institution Initiatives Town Hall (In Person)
Hispanic Serving Institution Initiatives Town Hall (In Person)
Join Iris Eunice Sanchez, Director of Hispanic Serving Institution Initiatives, for a Town Hall. Voice your concerns about what PNW is doing well and what we aren’t in regards to Latino students.
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Lunch and Lead: Leadership Lessons from Hand Me Downs and Hard Work
Lunch and Lead: Leadership Lessons from Hand Me Downs and Hard Work
Whether you need a helping hand to keep moving forward or need to give a hand to someone else, this month's leadership lessons will guide you.
Extensive Health Benefits of Being Physically Active
Extensive Health Benefits of Being Physically Active
Small changes can make a big difference. Lecturer Hassan Naji expands on the many physical benefits of regular physical activity.
Hispanic Serving Institution Initiatives Town Hall (Virtual)
Hispanic Serving Institution Initiatives Town Hall (Virtual)
Join Iris Eunice Sanchez, Director of Hispanic Serving Institution Initiatives, for a virtual Town Hall. Voice your concerns about what PNW is doing well and what we aren’t in regards to Latino students.
How to Recognize Physical Activity as a Vital Sign
How to Recognize Physical Activity as a Vital Sign
What sort of small physical differences can be seen as a result of exercise? Jodi Allen, assistant professor of nursing, shows the visible changes health professionals can observe.
SoEC Spotlight
SoEC Spotlight
Professor Patrick Keegan will discuss the pivotal role schools play in engendering a sense of belonging and fostering social relationships. This topic has come to the forefront since COVID-19, leading to increased calls for social emotional learning (SEL).
Celebration of Life for Saul Lerner
Celebration of Life for Saul Lerner
Join us for a celebration for our dear friend and colleague, Saul Lerner. This gathering is for faculty, staff, students and alumni and will offer a chance to share stories and fond memories of our beloved professor.
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Purdue Northwest Today
Purdue Northwest Today
Tune in to WJOB 1230-AM, 104.7-FM, or the TuneIn app for the Purdue Northwest Today program discussing PNW’s Days of Discovery.
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Distinguished Speaker Series – Adam Kerr
Distinguished Speaker Series – Adam Kerr
Join the School of Engineering Distinguished Speaker Series to hear PNW computer science graduate Adam Kerr present, “College gets you the first job. The rest is up to you.”
The Roundtable Perspective: Video Games and Gamification
The Roundtable Perspective: Video Games and Gamification
Patrick Jagoda, Ph.D., Professor of English and Media Studies at the University of Chicago joins host Thomas J. Roach, Ph.D. to discuss the rise of video games
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Healthy Eating for Physically Active Adults
Healthy Eating for Physically Active Adults
Professor Ezra Mutai dives into how diet choices complement a fulfilling, active lifestyle. Mark your calendars!
2022 Innovate WithIN Region 6 Finals at Purdue Northwest
2022 Innovate WithIN Region 6 Finals at Purdue Northwest
The most elite high school pitch competition in the country, Innovate WithIN allows high schoolers from every region of the state a chance to pitch their entrepreneurial idea for a chance at $25,000!
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Philosophy Matters: City Spaces and the Aesthetics of Grit
Philosophy Matters: City Spaces and the Aesthetics of Grit
Renee M. Conroy, Associate Professor of Philosophy at PNW, will present on the aesthetics of grit in urban spaces, arguing that its allure consists in its perceptual presence, historical resonance, and ethical associations.
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Exercise: The Miracle Drug
Exercise: The Miracle Drug
Small increases in physical activity improves health and the quality of life. Dr. Hassan Naji expands on how physical activity and exercise promote physical and mental health.
RésuméFest
RésuméFest
The PNW Writing and Career Center have teamed up to provide students with a one-stop resume event. Get help from content and proofreading.
Migrant Farmworkers and Invisible Community Forum
Migrant Farmworkers and Invisible Community Forum
Come learn about our local community of migrant farmworkers and how you can get involved to help them.
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Purdue Northwest Today
Purdue Northwest Today
Tune in to WJOB 1230-AM, 104.7-FM, or the TuneIn app for the Purdue Northwest Today program on the PNW Big Sell!
The Unsolved Mystery Club
The Unsolved Mystery Club
The PNW Theatre Organization will be putting on a one-act play by Carlos Reyes. This two-night event will have free admission.
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Night Under the Stars – Westville Campus
Night Under the Stars – Westville Campus
SHINE and the Westville Warriors are teaming up for a Night Under the Stars! Enjoy food, music and dancing at the Westville Warriors' spring formal in the Westville gym from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
The Roundtable Perspective: School Safety and Punishment
The Roundtable Perspective: School Safety and Punishment
Charles Bell, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice joins host Lee Artz, to discuss the failures and successes of school safety protocols.
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Democracy vs. Autocracy: A Public “Teach-In”
Democracy vs. Autocracy: A Public “Teach-In”
Join us in this is an important topic! The war in Ukraine has brought the contrast between these two systems to the forefront.
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Second Annual Sustainability at PNW Event
Second Annual Sustainability at PNW Event
Join PNW faculty and learn about their work on sustainability, from canned wine to the Great Lakes Compact. Each discussion will be 30 minutes, with a different topic beginning every 30 minutes.
Tips for Stress Management and Better Sleep
Tips for Stress Management and Better Sleep
What you do while you’re inactive is just as important for a healthy lifestyle. John Durocher, associate professor of Health Studies, explains how better sleep equals better recovery.
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De-stressing for Finals with Meditation
De-stressing for Finals with Meditation
Join guest Brigitte Morin, senior lecturer of Biological Sciences at Michigan Technological University (MTU), for a stress reduction session.
The Roundtable Perspective: Media Framing in the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
The Roundtable Perspective: Media Framing in the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Lee Artz, Ph.D., joins host Thomas J. Roach, Ph.D. to discuss the ways in which media frames stories of international significance.