Calendar of Events
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5 events,
Intramural Mini Golf Tournament
Do you have what it takes to putt like a pro? Let's see those skills at the Intramural Mini Golf Tournament!
PNW Application Fee Waiver
Now is the perfect time to apply to Purdue University Northwest, as the $25 application fee for undergraduates will be waived from September 1 to September 30! Take the next step to success—apply to PNW today.
Pasta-Palooza
The PNW Food Pantry is in desperate need of one of their most popular items: dry pasta. To restock, they are trying to get a half ton of dry pasta donated during the week of Sept. 30 to Oct. 3.
Intramural 6-on-6 Co-ed Volleyball (Registration Deadline)
Gather your friends and get ready to bump, set and spike your way to victory in the intramural 6-on-6 co-ed volleyball tournament!
Movie Night: Shrek En Español (Westville Campus)
Movie Night: Shrek En Español (Westville Campus)
Join us for a special celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month with a screening of the iconic movie, Shrek!
1 event,
4 events,
Blood Panel Wellness Screening (Westville)
Blood Panel Wellness Screening (Westville)
Blood panel wellness screens will be conducted in DSAC 2043. A doctor's order and appointment are required.
Flu Shot Event (Westville)
Flu Shot Event (Westville)
Flu shots for benefit-eligible faculty and staff and covered dependents age two and older.
Study Away Fair and Passport Fair
Study Away Fair and Passport Fair
Are you interested in studying abroad? Visit our Study Away and Passport Fair to learn of all the opportunities open to students!
5 events,
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!
Study Away Fair and Passport Fair
Study Away Fair and Passport Fair
Are you interested in studying abroad? Visit our Study Away and Passport Fair to learn of all the opportunities open to students!
Wine on the Rails: A Progressive Tasting Adventure
Wine on the Rails: A Progressive Tasting Adventure
Join us for an enchanting evening of wine and wonder!
2 events,
“Somos Excelencia” Dinner
“Somos Excelencia” Dinner
PNW is hosting a Latino Excellence Dinner to recognize student leaders, faculty and staff.
4 events,
Trail of Scarecrows
School groups, scouts, businesses, families and other groups create scarecrows on display during October at the arboretum. Entries will be on display from October 5 through October 31, Halloween!
Honors College 5K Walk
Honors College 5K Walk
Join the Honors College for a 5k Community Walk! This year, all proceeds from the 5K community walk will be donated to Mental Health America of Northwest Indiana.
Night Sky Viewing with Astronomer
Night Sky Viewing with Astronomer
Join Bill Suriano, an amateur astronomer and astrophotographer, for a night under the stars.
3 events,
Sinai Forum: The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in an Age of Rage with Jonathan Turley
Sinai Forum: The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in an Age of Rage with Jonathan Turley
Join the Sinai Forum at Purdue University Northwest for The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in an Age of Rage with Jonathan Turley.
2 events,
3 events,
“Fight Like a Girl” Women’s Self-Defense Training
“Fight Like a Girl” Women’s Self-Defense Training
PNW Public Safety's annual "Fight Like a Girl" Women's Self-Defense Training will be offered on October 8. Spaces are limited, so sign up today!
4 events,
Study Away Fair (Westville)
Study Away Fair (Westville)
Visit our Study Away Informational Booth to learn more about opportunities to study abroad and program requirements.
Perfecting Professional Etiquette and Resume Strategies
Perfecting Professional Etiquette and Resume Strategies
Take the first step towards crafting a resume that opens doors and propels you towards your professional goals.
6 events,
Word on the Mane Street: LGBTQIA+
Word on the Mane Street: LGBTQIA+
Come connect, learn and help create a more inclusive environment!
Barbershop Talk
Barbershop Talk
Join the Unity Hub on its Shop Talk Series! Discuss prioritizing men's mental health with guest speaker Claude King.
Anything for Selenas
Anything for Selenas
Join Unidos for our fifth annual Anything for Selenas event. A night of food, cumbia, and Karaoke Selena style. Bring your dancing shoes because you’ll want to “bailar esta cumbia.” Warm your voice to get ready to sing the night away. The night is sure to create “fotos y recuerdos” so bring your amigos, primos, y comadres. We are MUY EXCITED!
4 events,
Faculty Senate Meeting (Hammond Campus)
Faculty Senate Meeting (Hammond Campus)
Faculty Senate meetings provide a platform to deliberate on important faculty and academic governance topics.
5 events,
Preview PNW
Want to learn more about Purdue University Northwest? Join us at our Hammond Campus for Preview PNW! This open-house experience shares how PNW offers real-world experience in 70+ areas of study.
The 2024 SIAM Great Lakes Section Annual Meeting
The 2024 SIAM Great Lakes Section Annual Meeting
PNW will host the 2024 SIAM Great Lakes Section (GLSIAM) Annual Meeting on Saturday, October 12, 2024.
4 events,
Pumpkin Carving & Painting (Hammond)
Pumpkin Carving & Painting (Hammond)
Get in the spooky spirit by carving and painting pumpkins!
Strategic Plan Open Forum Session (Hammond)
Strategic Plan Open Forum Session (Hammond)
The Strategic Planning Steering Committee is hosting three Open Forum sessions (with Zoom option) that will provide opportunities to discuss the report as well as additional opportunities to provide feedback.
4 events,
Word on the Mane Street: History of Halloween
Word on the Mane Street: History of Halloween
Join us as we explore Halloween's origins, traditions and transformations through engaging discussions and anecdotes.
Pumpkin Carving & Painting (Westville)
Pumpkin Carving & Painting (Westville)
Get in the spooky spirit by carving and painting pumpkins!
7 events,
Strategic Plan Open Forum Session (Westville)
Strategic Plan Open Forum Session (Westville)
The Strategic Planning Steering Committee is hosting three Open Forum sessions (with Zoom option) that will provide opportunities to discuss the report as well as additional opportunities to provide feedback.
Intramural Combat Archery
Intramural Combat Archery
Get ready for the ultimate battle of skill and speed in our Combat Archery Intramural!
S.T.A.R Walk
S.T.A.R Walk
Join SHINE-AMF and Westville Warriors, for the 2024 STAR (Support, Thanks, Appreciation and Remembrance) Walk!
3 events,
Pumpkin Toss
Pumpkin Toss
Relieve some stress and toss pumpkins off the Parking Garage on the Hammond Campus!
Music Trivia Night
Music Trivia Night
Don't miss the chance to put your music knowledge to the test and connect with fellow music lovers at Unity Hub's Melody Masters: Music Trivia Night Extravaganza.
2 events,
Strategic Plan Open Forum Session (Hammond)
Strategic Plan Open Forum Session (Hammond)
The Strategic Planning Steering Committee is hosting three Open Forum sessions (with Zoom option) that will provide opportunities to discuss the report as well as additional opportunities to provide feedback.
2 events,
Native Seed Collecting at Gabis Arboretum
Native Seed Collecting at Gabis Arboretum
Join the naturalist and collect native seeds from plants in the prairie!
1 event,
6 events,
Active Shooter Lock Down Drill (Hammond Campus)
Active Shooter Lock Down Drill (Hammond Campus)
The Purdue Northwest Police Department will be conducting a Lockdown Drill on the Hammond Campus on Monday, October 21, 2024.
“R” Drive Retirement – Training Opportunities
“R” Drive Retirement – Training Opportunities
There are several SharePoint/OneDrive training opportunities coming up related to the "R" drive retirement. All trainings will be held in SULB 262.
Active Shooter Lock Down Drill (Westville Campus)
Active Shooter Lock Down Drill (Westville Campus)
The Purdue Northwest Police Department will be conducting a Lockdown Drill on the Hammond Campus on Monday, October 21, 2024.
2024 Election Discussion: What’s at Stake?
2024 Election Discussion: What’s at Stake?
Join us for an insightful pre-election discussion featuring a panel of Purdue Northwest experts who will break down the pressing topics, challenges and decisions that could shape the future of our country.
Psychology MS and PsyD Application Workshops
Psychology MS and PsyD Application Workshops
Join us to meet faculty and current students, learn about the MS and PsyD programs, and get your questions answered.
5 events,
Intramural Combat Archery
Intramural Combat Archery
Get ready for the ultimate battle of skill and speed in our Combat Archery Intramural!
“R” Drive Retirement – Training Opportunities
“R” Drive Retirement – Training Opportunities
There are several SharePoint/OneDrive training opportunities coming up related to the "R" drive retirement. All trainings will be held in SULB 262.
Psychology MS and PsyD Application Workshops
Psychology MS and PsyD Application Workshops
Join us to meet faculty and current students, learn about the MS and PsyD programs, and get your questions answered.
NAACP Political Roundtable Part Two
NAACP Political Roundtable Part Two
The NAACP Roundtable Political Discussion Part 2 will focus on previous points about the election and what affects people on campus in general.
6 events,
Environmental Justice & Inequality in Northwest Indiana
Environmental Justice & Inequality in Northwest Indiana
The Department of Communication & Creative Arts presents a lecture by Cheryl Johnson, the Executive Director of People for Community Recovery.
Fall 2024 Career Expo
Fall 2024 Career Expo
A career fair for students and alumni of Purdue University Northwest that are seeking full time employment and internships across all industries and academic majors.
Trick or Treat
Trick or Treat
As we celebrate Halloween as a community, get spooky and prepare for the celebration!
Navigating Imposter Syndrome Mixer
Navigating Imposter Syndrome Mixer
Join the Office of First-Generation College Student Initiatives for an interactive workshop dedicated to navigating imposter syndrome!
2 events,
7 events,
Impacts of the Coming Technology Wave on Society
Impacts of the Coming Technology Wave on Society
The College of Engineering and Sciences is hosting a one-day event to support PNW’s “One Book, One University” selection, “The Coming Wave: Technology, Power, and the 21st Century's Greatest Dilemma.” Join us for a panel discussion, debate and keynote speech addressing powerful new technologies.
Hanover Central High School Entrepreneurship Pathway Students Visit PNW
Hanover Central High School Entrepreneurship Pathway Students Visit PNW
PNW faculty and staff are invited to join us as the Society of Innovators hosts 30 students enrolled in the Entrepreneurship Pathway program at Hanover Central High School.
PNW Festival Fireworks (Westville)
PNW Festival Fireworks (Westville)
Students, faculty, staff and the community can join us in the DSAC Parking lot for fireworks, food trucks and bouncy houses!
Fright Lights Halloween Light Show
Fright Lights Halloween Light Show
Calling all ghosts, ghouls, monsters and witches! You're invited to a musical monster mash bash to wake the dead.
Fright Lights Halloween Light Show
Fright Lights Halloween Light Show
Calling all ghosts, ghouls, monsters and witches! You're invited to a musical monster mash bash to wake the dead.
4 events,
Association of Black Psychologists Reception
Association of Black Psychologists Reception
Indiana Association of Black Psychologists Student and Professional Receptions hosted by CHESS and the Psychology Department.
Ghost Hunting with Intramurals
Ghost Hunting with Intramurals
Dare to step into the shadows and uncover the mysteries lurking in the Hammond Campus?
2 events,
3v3 Basketball Tournament
3v3 Basketball Tournament
Gather your teams and join the Unity Hub in its 3v3 basketball tournament!
5 events,
Spring 2025 Priority Registration Begins
Priority Registration for Spring 2025 begins October 28. Register promptly for the best selection of course days and times.
Brightspace Innovation Grant Opportunity – Registration Deadline
The Purdue Brightspace team is sponsoring a grant program for all Purdue campuses to invest in research and innovation projects that leverage Brightspace.
BUSM 300 Mock Interview Week
We are in need of volunteer interviewers! This fall we will be hosting Mock Interview Week for over 100 BUSM 300 students.
Dia De Los Muertos
Dia De Los Muertos
Enjoy a unique experience with a guest speaker who will explore the meaning behind the holiday, colorful face painting and a traditional ofrenda where you can honor and remember those who have passed.
6 events,
Free HIV & Hepatitis C Testing with Caramel Apple Making
Free HIV & Hepatitis C Testing with Caramel Apple Making
Join the PNW Counseling Center for free and confidential HIV & Hepatitis C testing. As you wait for your results, enjoy mindful caramel apple making!
Calaveras, Carnitas y Celebración
Calaveras, Carnitas y Celebración
Join us for a celebration of culture at Calaveras, Carnitas y Celebración!
5 events,
Safe Zone Workshop
Safe Zone Workshop
Safe Zone trainings provide a valuable opportunity to gain insights into LGBTQIA+ identities, as well as issues related to gender and sexuality.
College of Business Accounting Mixer
College of Business Accounting Mixer
Join the College of Business and Accounting Program for a night of networking, connection and fun at the COB Accounting Mixer!
4 events,
Late Night Madness
Late Night Madness
Purdue University Northwest Athletics will host the 11th Annual Late Night Madness event on Halloween to kick off a new season of Pride basketball.
3 events,
Faculty Annual Review Training
Faculty Annual Review Training
The Office of Academic Affairs has scheduled training meetings for the 2024 Faculty Annual Review cycle.
1 event,
3 events,
Dia de los Muertos 5K (Day of the Dead)
Dia de los Muertos 5K (Day of the Dead)
Celebrate El Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with a 5K run/walk!
Sinai Forum: Building The Photo Ark: One Man’s Quest to Document the World’s Animals with Joel Sartore
Sinai Forum: Building The Photo Ark: One Man’s Quest to Document the World’s Animals with Joel Sartore
Join the Sinai Forum at Purdue University Northwest for Building The Photo Ark: One Man’s Quest to Document the World’s Animals with Joel Sartore.