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May 19, 2023
Ten highlights from the 2022-23 academic year
The Purdue University Northwest (PNW) community enjoyed an academic year filled with new achievements in scholarly research, engaging student life events, and community impact.
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February 22, 2023
Purdue University Northwest announces Women’s History Month events
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will recognize Women’s History Month during March with several programs focused on empowering women, discussing key women’s health issues and recognizing accomplished university and community leaders.
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February 3, 2023
Black History Month Student Spotlight: David Bolton
In our first Black History Month Student Spotlight, David Bolton talks about PNW campus life, student government and celebrating Black joy.
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January 30, 2023
PNW celebrates Black History Month with calendar of events
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) will commemorate Black History Month with a wide-range of programming that honors the rich culture, history and achievements of African-Americans and the African Diaspora. Lectures, discussions, networking, trivia and open mic nights are among the scheduled activities for the month.
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October 17, 2022
Looking Back at Hispanic Heritage Month
Thank you to everyone who joined our annual celebration of U.S. Hispanic and Latinx communities!
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October 5, 2022
PNW Brings Together Culture and Community at Second Hispanic Heritage Festival
GreatNews.Life shares photos and highlights from PNW’s second annual Hispanic Heritage Festival. Held on Hammond campus, the festival featured vendors, food and live entertainment, including a dance performance from Danzantes Aztecas.
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September 22, 2022
Somos PNW: Iris Sanchez focuses on increasing Latino visibility, serving her community
Iris Sanchez, director of Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Initiatives, feels she’s fulfilling her ideal role: serving the local Latino community on a large scale, in turn positively affecting the visibility of the many ethnicities under that umbrella.
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June 13, 2022
Purdue University Northwest to commemorate Juneteenth with a Celebration of Freedom
Purdue University Northwest will celebrate Juneteenth from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 18 in Founders Plaza at the Hammond campus. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved indoors to the Fitness and Recreation Center.
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April 1, 2021
PNW Presents Virtual Discussion with Award-Winning Author Anthony Ray Hinton
Anthony Ray Hinton, author of “The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row,” will deliver a virtual talk at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 22. The event is part of the One Book, One Community program of reading, reflection and discussion. The public is invited to register and attend.
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February 18, 2021
Social Work Student Leads “Got Your Backpacks” Initiative
Caitlyn Kalisik, 21’ currently serves as the Social Work Club president. She advocates for children as a Guardian Ad Litem in LaPorte County and owns two small businesses.