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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 16 – Hammond
2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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.

Explore MLK Day Celebration Information

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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

Dec 21

Athletics Week Ahead

Come cheer on our PNW athletes this week!

Jan 14

Spring Westville Welcome Rally

Explore your roar at the Westville Campus Welcome Rally!

Jan 15

Spring Welcome Rally – Hammond

Join us as we come together and welcome students to become part of the PNW Pride! 

Jan 16

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Event – Hammond Campus

PNW invites the Northwest Indiana community to the Hammond Campus to celebrate diversity and inclusion through the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

All Student Events

Dec 21

Athletics Week Ahead

Come cheer on our PNW athletes this week!

Jan 11

Winter Walk Series 2025

Learn how plants and animals survive the cold winter months and identify signs of life along the trails.

Jan 13

Spring 2025 Late Registration

Late registration is the first week of classes – January 13 to 17.

Jan 14

Spring Westville Welcome Rally

Explore your roar at the Westville Campus Welcome Rally!

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.