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Student Life Calendar

What's happening on campus? Find ways to have fun and meet new friends with PNW’s Student Life calendar!

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebrations

January 20 – Westville
7:45 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Purdue University Northwest invites the community to join in a celebration of diversity, inclusion and Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.

As part of PNW’s annual program, we will host commUNITY days with Hammond Councilman, Barry Tyler and Westville’s Michigan City Chief of Police, Marty Corley.

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The Mane Event

January 30

4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Fitness and Recreation Center

Join the Pride at the Mane Event, presented by Purdue Federal Credit Union!

Cheer on men’s and women’s basketball while enjoying free food, giveaways and more.

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Student Life Highlights

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Jan 27

2025 Chancellor’s Cup Challenge

Get your food pantry donations ready for the 2025 Chancellor’s Challenge!

Jan 27

Decorate the House – Mane Event and Spring Fling

Help paint PNW black and gold!

Jan 30

The Mane Event

Join the Pride at the Mane Event, presented by Purdue Federal Credit Union! Cheer on men’s and women’s basketball while enjoying free food, giveaways and more.

Jan 31

Spring Fling Dance

Make memories with friends as we celebrate the Spring season!

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Jan 20

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

There are no classes and campuses are closed.

Jan 27

2025 Chancellor’s Cup Challenge

Get your food pantry donations ready for the 2025 Chancellor’s Challenge!

Jan 27

Decorate the House – Mane Event and Spring Fling

Help paint PNW black and gold!

Jan 28

FSA ID and FAFSA Workshop

Join us for a free financial aid workshop. We’ll share steps to complete your FSA ID/FAFSA and answer questions about the process.

Get Involved

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Student Organizations

From Spanish Club to our car-building Society of Automotive Engineers groups to student government, there are organizations for every passion and interest at PNW.

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Intramural Sports

Intramural sports are one of the best ways to get involved on campus and meet your fellow Pride members.

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Athletics

Paws Up, Roar Pride! Go inside PNW athletics, from basketball and baseball to cross country and golf.