Cultural Heritage Celebration Committee
The Cultural Heritage Celebration Committee plans events that celebrate the diversity of PNW’s campus community.
The PNW community includes students, faculty and staff of various ethnicities, genders and backgrounds. Our committee aims to provide educational and uplifting events to the PNW community in order to build an inclusive campus.
Reach out to the committee with ideas or feedback by emailing chc@pnw.edu.
Signature Events
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Purdue University Northwest hosts yearly, multi-day events to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by combining the hopes, dreams, and aspirations of our campuses and surrounding community.
Black History Month
Black History Month honors the achievements, rich culture and history of African Americans and recognizes the important contributions and of Black individuals in society.
Women’s History Month
Purdue University Northwest hosts a range of Women’s History Month events focused on empowering women, discussing key women’s issues and recognizing accomplished university and community leaders.
Hispanic Heritage Month
PNW’s Hispanic Heritage Month activities engage the campus community and the public with events highlighting the Latinx communities’ history, culture, cuisine and contributions to the world.
- Arab American Heritage Month
- Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- Juneteenth
- Native American History Month
- LGBTQ+ Pride Month
To request a disability-related accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity at oie@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2163 five days prior to the event.
In accordance with Purdue policies, all persons have equal access to Purdue University’s educational programs, services and activities, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability or status as a veteran. See Purdue’s Nondiscrimination Policy Statement. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these policies, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity at oie@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2337.
Upcoming Events
Mar 26
Third Annual Women’s Art ExhibitionCelebrate local women artists’ creativity, resilience and perspectives at the Third Annual Women’s Art Exhibition.
Mar 27
The Personal is Political: How the Combahee River Collective Changed Feminist ThoughtHear from a roundtable of PNW faculty and staff on how the Combahee River Collective’s legacy still impacts feminists.
Mar 27
Normal Isn’t Real – Westville CampusJoin us for the movie screening of “Normal Isn’t Real.” This inspiring film features the stories of four young adults with LD/ADHD issues sharing their journeys to success in work and school, and the strategies they use to manage their challenges.
Mar 31
Normal Isn’t Real – Hammond CampusJoin us for the movie screening of “Normal Isn’t Real.” This inspiring film features the stories of four young adults with LD/ADHD issues sharing their journeys to success in work and school, and the strategies they use to manage their challenges.
News and Announcements
PNW invites public to join Women’s History Month celebrations
PNW invites its campus and local community members to attend several of its Women’s History Month events during March that are free and open to the public.
PNW Promotes Community and Dialogue at Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events
Purdue University Northwest hosted the first of its two Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations on Thursday, Jan. 16, with students, faculty, staff and members of the community gathering on PNW’s Hammond Campus to celebrate King’s legacy.
Purdue University Northwest Invites Public to Join 2025 MLK Day Celebrations
Purdue University Northwest invites the public to join its annual celebration of the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. through free programming on Jan. 16 and Jan. 20, 2025.
Co-Chairs
Iris E. Sanchez
Darien ThompsonThanks to Our Committee Members
- Don Babcock, Director of Economic Development and Community Relations
- Raven Chant, Assistant Director of Admissions – New Student Initiatives and Events
- Auburn Dodd, Admission Specialist – Strategic Initiatives
- Naomi Gomez, University Library Billing Clerk
- Jinai Gordon, Director of Student Life
- Tim Griffin, Associate Director – Office of Institutional Equity
- Brooke Hewson, International Program Specialist
- Britt Hudson, Assistant Dean of Students
- Maria Hughes, Assistant Professor of Nursing
- Scott Iverson, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Housing and Student Life
- Christina Maldonado, Parent, Community and Early Education Liaison
- Jane Thomas, Associate Professor of Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior
- Kale Wilk, Communications Specialist
- Terrell Sucre, Graduate Student Assistant