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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.

Meden Isaac-Lam

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.

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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.

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Join Us for Start Your Journey: Westville!

November 21

Start Your Journey allows prospective students and their parents and guardians to experience the wonderful opportunities our Westville branch campus has to offer.

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Beyond Humor: An Afternoon with Jim Gaffigan

November 24

4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Stardust Event Center at Blue Chip Casino Hotel & Spa

Join the Sinai Forum at Purdue University Northwest for an afternoon with seven-time Grammy-nominated comedian and actor, Jim Gaffigan!

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Nov 06

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!

Nov 08

Diwali 2024 Celebrations

Join the Indian Student Association at Purdue Northwest for a vibrant Diwali celebration!

Nov 14

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.

Nov 19

Native American Hoop Dancer – Scott Sixkiller Sinquah

Join the Cultural Heritage Celebration Committee in celebrating Native American Heritage Month with Scott Sixkiller Sinquah.

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