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
Nov 18
Global GrooveEnjoy a mixture of music, culture, dance, food, world languages, games and more at this fun, interactive, family-friendly event for the PNW campus community!
Nov 19
Passport to PNW: Explore the International Student ExperienceEver wonder about the journey to the U.S. for our international students?
Nov 19
Native American Hoop Dancer – Scott Sixkiller SinquahJoin the Cultural Heritage Celebration Committee in celebrating Native American Heritage Month with Scott Sixkiller Sinquah.
Nov 19
DIY DreamcatchersJoin the Cultural Heritage Committee for the Do It Yourself Dreamcatchers and learn the history of the dreamcatchers and learn how to make them.
News and Announcements
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.
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.
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