Student Life
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Trail of Scarecrows
Our Trail of Scarecrows will be on display at Gabis Arboretum from October 7 to October 31. This year's theme is Fairy Tale Characters!
Athletics Week Ahead
Mark your calendars to cheer on the PNW Pride with a look at the home games in our Athletics Week Ahead!
Maximizing Squat Technique
Maximizing Squat Technique
Physical therapist Joshua James details common pitfalls with squat technique and how to maximize efficacy with this common lift. Please wear comfortable clothing.
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COM Frolic with Us – Halloween Party
COM Frolic with Us – Halloween Party
Join the CHESS departments for spooky festivities as they host their annual Halloween party “COM Frolic With Us!”
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Fiesta de las Flores, Flamenco y Flan
Fiesta de las Flores, Flamenco y Flan
This celebration embraces the richness of Hispanic culture and promotes unity and cultural diversity within our university community.
3 events,
Athletics Week Ahead
Get ready to roar loud with pride when you take a look at upcoming home games in our Athletics Weekend Ahead!
The Miracle Drug: Exercise to Improve Mental Health (Rescheduled)
The Miracle Drug: Exercise to Improve Mental Health (Rescheduled)
Matt Ladwig, Assistant Professor of Integrative Human Health, builds on the previous “Miracle Drug” seminar by reviewing the impact of exercise on psychological health.
Dia De Los Muertos Paint Night
Dia De Los Muertos Paint Night
Join us for a night of mock-tails, music, and painting in remembrance of our deceased loved ones.
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Diwali – The Festival of Lights
Diwali – The Festival of Lights
Let's come together to fill the night with light, joy, and community. We look forward to celebrating Diwali with you and sharing this cultural festival with the broader university community.
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Dia de los Muertos – 5K Walk & Run
Dia de los Muertos – 5K Walk & Run
Help support the Hispanic/Latino community with Adelante Inc. as they host their first Día del los Muertos/ Day of the Dead 5K Walk & Run!
Sinai Forum: The End of the World… And Other Opportunities with Peter Zeihan
Sinai Forum: The End of the World… And Other Opportunities with Peter Zeihan
Join the Sinai Forum at Purdue University Northwest for The End of the World... And Other Opportunities with Peter Zeihan.
3 events,
Handshake Headshots – Westville
Handshake Headshots – Westville
Capture your success with a professional headshot! Join the Career Center during First-Generation College Week for free headshot events.
2023 First-Gen Pride Microgrants Panel
2023 First-Gen Pride Microgrants Panel
Meet and discuss with the 2022 Microgrant recipients to share out scope of the research project supporting the First-Gen College Experience!
Tri-Alpha Honor Society Informational Meeting (First-Gen Honor Society)
Tri-Alpha Honor Society Informational Meeting (First-Gen Honor Society)
Join us for an exciting and informative Tri-Alpha Honor Society Call-Out Meeting! If you are a first-generation college student and want to help create a supportive community, this event is for you!
3 events,
PNW Furnace Submissions Open
The Department of English seeks submissions from writers and artists for the current issue of PNW's student literary journal, Furnace.
History Matters – Punk AF
History Matters – Punk AF
Join us for an enlightening discussion on the historical presence and importance of punk presented by Jim Hysell!
HPPE: Philosophy Matters – “How to get away with bad behavior by using an excuse.”
HPPE: Philosophy Matters – “How to get away with bad behavior by using an excuse.”
Join Samuel Zinaich in discussing the views of the late Banks McDowell who wrote about the role of excuses in different ethical contexts.
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First-Gen College Scholars Celebration (Hammond Campus)
First-Gen College Scholars Celebration (Hammond Campus)
Come celebrate the first generation college scholars of PNW with food, games, giveaways, community resources and so much more!
Drop It Like It’s Hot Wings (Westville)
Drop It Like It’s Hot Wings (Westville)
Join us at Westville for hot wings and get last minute questions answered if you're considering dropping any classes.
3 events,
First-Gen College Scholars Celebration (Westville Campus)
First-Gen College Scholars Celebration (Westville Campus)
Come celebrate the first-generation college scholars of PNW with food, games, giveaways, community resources and so much more!
Mane Zone Game Night
Mane Zone Game Night
Join us and hang out in the new space, The Mane Zone, located in CLO. Connect with fellow students who share your passion for gaming, exchange strategies and forge new alliances!
3 events,
Athletics Week Ahead
Get ready to roar loud with pride when you take a look at upcoming home games in our Athletics Week Ahead!
PNW First-Gen Family Photo (Hammond Campus)
PNW First-Gen Family Photo (Hammond Campus)
Calling all first-generation students, faculty and staff! Join us for a photo showcasing the PNW first-gen community.
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Midwest Esports Conference: Unified Gaming Fanfest Purdue Northwest
Purdue University Northwest and the Esports program are set to host the Midwest Esports Conference Fall Finals on Saturday, November 11 and Sunday, November 12 at the Westville campus in the Dworkin Student Services and Activities Complex (DSAC) in the gymnasium!
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GLIAC Championship: Men’s Soccer
GLIAC Championship: Men’s Soccer
The Purdue Northwest Men's Soccer team is set to host and compete in the program's first-ever GLIAC Tournament Championship game when they take on Saginaw Valley State.
5 events,
Handshake Headshots – Hammond
Handshake Headshots – Hammond
Capture your success with a professional headshot! Join the Career Center during First-Generation College Week for free headshot events.
The Osage Murders & The FBI
The Osage Murders & The FBI
Join History, Philosophy, Politics & Economics department for an event on the Osage Murders and the following FBI trial.
Author Talk: Alejandra Campoverdi
Author Talk: Alejandra Campoverdi
Join author Alejandra Campoverdi as we explore her unflinching memoir about navigating social mobility as a first-gen Latina.
2 events,
Athletics Week Ahead
Mark your calendars and get ready to roar when you take a look at all the upcoming home games in our Athletics Week Ahead!
4 events,
PNW Men’s Soccer NCAA Tournament: Team Sendoff
PNW Men’s Soccer NCAA Tournament: Team Sendoff
Purdue Northwest Athletics will be hosting a special team send-off for the PNW men's soccer team as they compete in the program's first-ever NCAA Division II Men's Soccer Tournament.
HTM Chili Cook Off 2023
HTM Chili Cook Off 2023
Who will have this year's best chili? Join PNW's White Lodging School of Hospitality and Tourism Management for their annual chili cook-off!
Fostering Resilience: Developing Supportive Relationships with the Children in Your Life
Fostering Resilience: Developing Supportive Relationships with the Children in Your Life
We invite the community and PNW students alike to join us as we discuss how to bridge the gaps in our relationships with the holidays nearing.
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PNW Men’s Soccer Fan Bus
PNW Men’s Soccer Fan Bus
The PNW Athletics Department is arranging a special fan bus to transport Pride fans to the game as the Purdue Northwest Men’s Soccer team competes in the program’s first-ever NCAA Division II Men’s Soccer Tournament Opening Round game.
PNW Men’s Soccer NCAA Tournament Watch Party
PNW Men’s Soccer NCAA Tournament Watch Party
Join us in the Mane Zone in CLO for a watch party as as the Purdue Northwest Men’s Soccer team competes in the program’s first-ever NCAA Division II Men’s Soccer Tournament Opening Round game.
Mane Zone Game Night
Mane Zone Game Night
Join us and hang out in the new space, The Mane Zone, located in CLO. Connect with fellow students who share your passion for gaming, exchange strategies and forge new alliances!
Pink Floyd The Wall Laser Light Show
Pink Floyd The Wall Laser Light Show
Join the Challenger Learning Center for an evening filled with ROCK & ROLL featuring music from one of the best rock albums of all time - The Wall!
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Sinai Forum: The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row with Anthony Ray Hinton
Sinai Forum: The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row with Anthony Ray Hinton
Join the Sinai Forum at Purdue University Northwest for The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row with Anthony Ray Hinton.
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Blood & Gore on a Budget – The Business of Independent Horror Movies
Blood & Gore on a Budget – The Business of Independent Horror Movies
Join English and World Languages for a captivating presentation by Nicola Goelzhaeuser, Ph.D. on "Blood & Gore on a Budget: The Business of Independent Horror Movies."
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Native American Heritage Month – Speaker Billie Warren (Hammond)
Native American Heritage Month – Speaker Billie Warren (Hammond)
Join us for a conversation with Environmental Educatora and consultant, Jibek MBwakawen, Inc. Founder, Billie Warren.
Signing Day Graduation Celebration: Westville
Signing Day Graduation Celebration: Westville
Calling Fall 2023 graduates! Join the Career Center as we host picture-taking stations, games, professional headshots, and more!
Native American Heritage Month – Speaker Billie Warren (Westville)
Native American Heritage Month – Speaker Billie Warren (Westville)
Join us for a conversation with Environmental Educatora and consultant, Jibek MBwakawen, Inc. Founder, Billie Warren.
Intramural Strongman/Woman Contest
Intramural Strongman/Woman Contest
Get ready to pull your weight! This event is open to all PNW students. Join us as a participant or audience member!
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Athletics Week Ahead
The weather is getting colder, but the heat keeps roaring at Purdue University Northwest! Take a look at our upcoming home games in our Athletics Week Ahead for some indoor fun!
Signing Day Graduation Celebration: Hammond
Signing Day Graduation Celebration: Hammond
Calling Fall 2023 graduates! Join the Career Center as we host picture-taking stations, games, professional headshots, and more!