Inside PNW
Inside PNW is the official news digest for university faculty and staff. Inside PNW provides key updates on campus news, celebrates achievements, and highlights information of importance to employees.
Inside PNW is emailed by the office of Marketing and Communications monthly during the fall and spring semesters.
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Inside PNW - Oct. 29, 2024
The latest installment of Inside PNW includes an update from Chancellor Holford on supporting student retention as well as recognition of a prestigious physics fellowship and news and events updates throughout Purdue University Northwest.
- Sept. 25, 2024 – Inside PNW: Enrollment Update, U.S. News and World Report Recognition
- Sept. 4, 2024 – Inside PNW: Recapping the ‘Year Ahead,’ Get to Know Provost Mora
- Aug. 20, 2024 – New: “Inside PNW” Official News Digest for Faculty and Staff
Campus Announcements
Dr. Anne Gregory has resigned from her position as Dean of the College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences, effective immediately. In the next several days, an interim Dean will be appointed.
Upcoming Microsoft 365 Environment Changes
In late November (tentatively November 18), Purdue IT will begin the process of merging the Purdue Northwest and Purdue West Lafayette Microsoft 365 environments. More information about this merge will come soon, but here are some of the higher-level points:
Calling All First-Generation Faculty and Staff!
PNW’s Office of First-generation College Student Initiatives wants to hear from YOU! We are working diligently to compile a list of PNW First-generation faculty and staff.
News Highlights
Purdue University Northwest hosts Native American Heritage Month campus events
PNW will join the national celebration of Native American Heritage Month by offering a range of events recognizing the histories, traditions, languages and more of North American indigenous peoples.
PNW Chemistry professor collaborates abroad with microplastics research
Meden Isaac-Lam, professor of Chemistry at PNW, is creating awareness and researching solutions, both at PNW and abroad, on the negative effects of microplastics on the environment.
Purdue University Northwest opens nominations for 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame awards
Purdue University Northwest has opened its annual callout for nominations of impactful university alumni to be recognized and inducted into the PNW Alumni Hall of Fame.
Upcoming Events
Nov 05
First Gen Week: Conversations with Chief Stephanie LaRue – WestvilleStephanie 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.
Nov 06
Native American Musician: Ramiro Ramírez DuarteJoin us for a performance by Ramiro Ramírez Duarte as part of PNW’s Native American Heritage Month celebration!
Nov 07
Aura ReadersCome 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.
Nov 08
Diwali 2024 CelebrationsJoin the Indian Student Association at Purdue Northwest for a vibrant Diwali celebration!