PNW Calendar
From giveaways at Welcome Weeks to the Mane Event, PNW has activities around the year to build fun, deepen learning and grow community connections.
Preview PNW
Saturday, October 18
8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Want to learn more about what it’s like to attend Purdue University Northwest? Join for Preview PNW! This open-house experience shares how PNW offers real-world experience in 70+ areas of study.
Sinai Forum 2025
September 14 to December 7
Sinai Forum continues our proud tradition of bringing world-class speakers to Northwest Indiana. Explore our thought-provoking range of ideas and presenters.
PNW Event Highlights
Oct 15
Pumpkin Toss (Hammond)Midterms got you down? Join Student Life with this Hammond Campus classic: The Pumpkin Toss!
Oct 18
Honors College 5K WalkJoin the Honors College for a 5k Community Walk! This year, all proceeds from the 5K community walk will be donated to Mental Health America of Northwest Indiana.
Oct 18
Preview PNWWant to learn what it’s like to attend Purdue University Northwest? This open-house experience shares how PNW offers real-world experience in 70+ areas of study.
All PNW Events
Oct 11
Trail of ScarecrowsSchool groups, scouts, businesses, families and other groups create scarecrows on display during October at the arboretum. Entries will be on display from October 4 through October 31, Halloween!
Oct 11
Community Volunteer DayHelp us with restoring our native habitat, weeding in the garden or mulching the trails!
Oct 11
Native Seed Collecting at Gabis ArboretumJoin the Native Seed Collection at Gabis Arboretum on October 11, 2025.