Student Life
Looking Local: East Chicago’s Latina/o Histories
This two-part event explores the rich history of Latinas and Latinos in East Chicago, Indiana.
Rescheduled: Johnny V. Wildflowers: A Tribute To Tom Petty Concert
Johnny V’s Wildflowers is a Tom Petty tribute act, fronted by Johnny V, one of Northwest Indiana’s most well-known and charismatic performers.
The Borders of Queer Latinidad
This events starts a conversation about Queer Latinidad, an imaginary community situated at the intersections of race, gender, sexuality and nation.
Hispanic Heritage Festival
Join us as we celebrate the diversity and richness of the Hispanic/Latinx community. Free food, live entertainment and family-friendly activities will be offered.
Sinai Forum: An Overview of the Pandemic from the Inside with Deborah Birx, MD
Join the Sinai Forum at Purdue University Northwest for An Overview of the Pandemic from the Inside with Deborah Birx, MD.
Implications of Race and Racism in Student Evaluations of Teaching: The Hate U Give
Join LaVada U. Taylor, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Education at PNW with other author-panelists for a virtual book launch as part of the PNW Race, Racism, Anti-Racism Series.
PNW Student-Family Lounge Open House
All are invited to join our opening celebration in the new Student-Family Lounge, a family-friendly space for all students. Enjoy light refreshments, activities for children and announcements for upcoming family-friendly events.
Angela Cervantes Book Talk
Join us on the Hammond and Westville campuses as award-winning author Angela Cervantes tells the story about her journey from a shy girl to publishing her first novel. Angela wrote the junior novelization of Disney/Pixar’s Coco. This fall, her junior novel for Disney’s new animated film, Encanto, will be out.
Princes of Peace and Ethics of Protest: Gandhi, King, Dalai Lama, Mandela
Karen B. Morris, Ph.D. with Deepa Majumdar, D.S.Sc., discuss Princes of Peace and Ethics of Protest: Gandhi, King, Dalai Lama, Mandela as part of the PNW Race, Racism, Anti-Racism Series.
Building Community Through the Arts: Day of the Dead Celebration
Join us for a Day of the Dead celebration! The event will have food, fun, games, music and dance. It will be family friendly and open to the community.