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
Upcoming Events
Oct 29
Calaveras, Catrinas y CelebraciónImmerse yourself in the rich traditions of Día de los Muertos at Calaveras, Catrinas, y Celebración!
Oct 29
Calaveras, Carnitas y CelebraciónJoin us for a celebration of culture at Calaveras, Carnitas y Celebración!
Nov 04
First Gen Week: First Gen College Student Celebration – HammondCalling all First-Generation College students! Celebrate the First Gen College scholars of PNW.
News and Announcements
Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Altar Display
We are thrilled to invite you to participate in our Day of the Dead (Día de Los Muertos) altar display, which will be set up in SULB starting next week until November 4.
PNW to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with series of events
PNW’s annual Hispanic Heritage Festival is the marquee event for the university’s Hispanic Heritage Month programming.
Nominations Open for Latino Excellence Awards!
We are excited to announce that nominations are now open for our upcoming Latino Excellence Awards, which celebrates outstanding Latino staff, faculty and student leaders here at PNW!
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