Student Life
Calendar of Events
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2 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!
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.
5 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!
3 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.
3 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.
1 event,
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.
3 events,
First Gen Week: First Gen College Student Celebration – Hammond
First Gen Week: First Gen College Student Celebration – Hammond
Calling all First-Generation College students! Celebrate the First Gen College scholars of PNW.
First Gen Week: First Gen College Student Celebration – Westville
First Gen Week: First Gen College Student Celebration – Westville
Calling all First-Generation College students! Celebrate the First Gen College scholars of PNW.
3 events,
First Gen Week: Conversations with Chief Stephanie LaRue – Westville
First Gen Week: Conversations with Chief Stephanie LaRue – Westville
Stephanie LaRue, Chief DEI and Accessibility Officer for the Intelligence Community, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, will be engaging the PNW campus community in a dynamic and inspiring conversation about her journey as a first-generation Latina and college student.
6 events,
Teddy Jacobi Scholar Presentations
Teddy Jacobi Scholar Presentations
Come join us to explore the background of the College of Business faculty!
First Gen Week: Conversations with Chief Stephanie LaRue – Hammond
First Gen Week: Conversations with Chief Stephanie LaRue – Hammond
Stephanie LaRue, Chief DEI and Accessibility Officer for the Intelligence Community, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, will be engaging the PNW campus community in a dynamic and inspiring conversation about her journey as a first-generation Latina and college student.
Drop it Like it’s Hot (Wings) – Westville
Drop it Like it’s Hot (Wings) – Westville
Are you curious about when and how to drop your classes? Join us to ask questions about the dropping process!
Native American Musician: Ramiro Ramírez Duarte
Native American Musician: Ramiro Ramírez Duarte
Join us for a performance by Ramiro Ramírez Duarte as part of PNW's Native American Heritage Month celebration!
First Gen Week: First Gen Voices: Navigating Career Success
First Gen Week: First Gen Voices: Navigating Career Success
This inspiring panel of first-generation alumni share their journeys and insights on navigating their careers after graduation.
5 events,
Aura Readers
Aura Readers
Come have your aura or spirit animal interpreted by local aura readers. You can have an aura reading will be able to see and draw your aura in colors or your spirit animals.
First Gen Week: Human Library – First Generation College Student
First Gen Week: Human Library – First Generation College Student
Join us for a unique and transformative experience at our Human Library event, where you can "check out" real people as living books!
HTM Annual Chili Cook-off
HTM Annual Chili Cook-off
Join us as seven teams make seven chilis for the 2024 Chili Cook-Off!
First Gen Week: First Gen Finale: Savoring Success
First Gen Week: First Gen Finale: Savoring Success
As we wrap up First-Gen Week, come indulge in our exclusive first-gen ice cream flavors!
2 events,
Diwali 2024 Celebrations
Diwali 2024 Celebrations
Join the Indian Student Association at Purdue Northwest for a vibrant Diwali celebration!
1 event,
1 event,
Alpha Alpha Alpha National Honor Society for First-Generation Students Induction Ceremony
Alpha Alpha Alpha National Honor Society for First-Generation Students Induction Ceremony
Invitation Only: You and your family are invited to an induction ceremony to honor New Tri-Alpha Members to the PNW Theta Rho Chapter!
2 events,
4 events,
Word on the Mane Street: International Education
Word on the Mane Street: International Education
Join us for an engaging and insightful discussion on the complexities and rewards of international education.
Lead Babies & Poisoned Housing: A Conversation with Carolyn Boiarsky
Lead Babies & Poisoned Housing: A Conversation with Carolyn Boiarsky
Join us for an in-depth presentation and Q&A with Dr. Carolyn R. Boiarsky, author of "Lead Babies and Poisoned Housing: Environmental Injustice, Systemic Racism, and Governmental Failure".
Intramural 2 on 2 Badminton Tournament
Intramural 2 on 2 Badminton Tournament
Come join us for the Intramural 2 on 2 Badminton Tournament!
3 events,
Ping Pong Tournament – Westville
Ping Pong Tournament – Westville
Ready to rally against your opponent? Join us for a Ping Pong Tournament and show us those skills!
Mane Zone Game Night: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament
Mane Zone Game Night: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament
Show off those Mario Kart Skills at the Mane Zone Game Night!
3 events,
Broken Wheel Bison Farm
Broken Wheel Bison Farm
Presentation about the role of bison in America and how Native Americans used the bison in their everyday lives. Some Native American artifacts will be displayed throughout the presentation.
Soul Food Movie Night
Soul Food Movie Night
Join the Unity Hub for a heartwarming evening celebrating culture and community with our Soul Food Movie Night at PNW!
1 event,
3 events,
Unified Midwest Clash (Westville Campus)
Purdue University Northwest and the Esports program will host the Midwest Esports Clash at the Westville campus in the Dworkin Student Services and Activities Complex (DSAC) gymnasium!
Taking the Same Road Twice (or Thrice): Ecological Insights for Repeat Visits to Nature Preserves
Taking the Same Road Twice (or Thrice): Ecological Insights for Repeat Visits to Nature Preserves
Gabis Arboretum is excited to host a presentation about the knowledge that can be gained from repeated visits to nature preserves.
4 events,
Intramural 8-Ball (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!
Purdue University Student Trustee Information Session
Purdue University Student Trustee Information Session
Join us for an informational session to learn more about how you can serve the Purdue community by representing all Purdue campuses as the Student Trustee for 2025 to 2027.
Global Groove
Global Groove
Enjoy a mixture of music, culture, dance, food, world languages, games and more at this fun, interactive, family-friendly event for the PNW campus community!
6 events,
Passport to PNW: Explore the International Student Experience
Passport to PNW: Explore the International Student Experience
Ever wonder about the journey to the U.S. for our international students?
Native American Hoop Dancer – Scott Sixkiller Sinquah
Native American Hoop Dancer – Scott Sixkiller Sinquah
Join the Cultural Heritage Celebration Committee in celebrating Native American Heritage Month with Scott Sixkiller Sinquah.
DIY Dreamcatchers
DIY Dreamcatchers
Join the Cultural Heritage Committee for the Do It Yourself Dreamcatchers and learn the history of the dreamcatchers and learn how to make them.
Cards and Crafts
Cards and Crafts
Come show your gratitude while crafting! For Thanksgiving, come together to create heartfelt cards as a gesture of gratitude for the residents of Cruder Hurst of Dyer, a local senior living facility.
Barbershop Talk
Barbershop Talk
Discuss your rights and navigating interactions with police with PNW's very own Shontrai Irving, Clinical Associate Professor of Business Law.
5 events,
Explore the Study Away Experience: Expanding Global Horizons
Explore the Study Away Experience: Expanding Global Horizons
Curious about studying away? Learn from students who have studied across the U.S. and abroad and get practical tips on how to make the most of your own global adventure.
Signing Day- Celebrate your Graduation with us! (Hammond)
Signing Day- Celebrate your Graduation with us! (Hammond)
We want to celebrate YOU! Come celebrate your graduation with the Career Center!
Wild Out Wednesday
Wild Out Wednesday
Get ready to roll the dice, make some moves and join us for an evening of fun and friendly competition!
Friendsgiving
Friendsgiving
Looking to spend Thanksgiving with your friends? Join us for a wonderful dinner sponsored by Housing and Student Life!
3 events,
Cultural Conversations: Things That Make You Go, “Hmmm” in the U.S. and Around the Globe
Cultural Conversations: Things That Make You Go, “Hmmm” in the U.S. and Around the Globe
Join us as we explore thought-provoking moments of culture shock and differences experienced both in the U.S. and abroad!
Signing Day – Celebrate your Graduation with us! (Westville)
Signing Day – Celebrate your Graduation with us! (Westville)
We want to celebrate YOU! Come celebrate your graduation with the Career Center!
3 events,
2 events,
Sinai Forum: Beyond Humor: An Afternoon with Jim Gaffigan
Sinai Forum: Beyond Humor: An Afternoon with Jim Gaffigan
Join the Sinai Forum at Purdue University Northwest for Beyond Humor: An Afternoon with Jim Gaffigan.
1 event,
Holiday Card Making (Westville)
Holiday Card Making (Westville)
Join us by making holiday cards to donate with some of our Westville Student Orgs!
