Event Planning at Purdue University Northwest
Whether you're looking to host a wedding, conference or business meeting, PNW has the right venue for you! Explore event planning and rental possibilities in our beautiful Northwest Indiana facilities.
The Great Hall Events and Conference Center
Our Signature Venue
The jewel of PNW’s Westville campus, this modern, beautifully designed events and conference center can host up to 800 guests.
Gabis Arboretum
Picture Perfect
With indoor and outdoor venues, Gabis Arboretum at Purdue University Northwest has a scenic setting for every occasion.
Partnering with PNW?
If you’re an external constituent partnering with an internal PNW unit to host an on-campus event, select a location to learn more about your options.
Event-Planning Resources
PNW Catering
You can find PNW catering options to satisfy every taste, from a simple coffee breakfast to an upscale executive luncheon!
Internal Events: Faculty/Staff
Are you a PNW employee looking to host an event on campus? See how to get started with our internal events guide.
Student Organization Event Planning
Interested in planning an event? We’re happy to help! See key steps to a successful event.
Upcoming PNW Events
Apr 18
Days of Discovery 2024
Join us as we celebrate research, scholarship, and creative activities of students and faculty during the 2024 PNW Days of Discovery.
Apr 18
Days of Discovery Keynote Speaker
Join Michelle Thompson, Ph.D., as she offers the Days of Discovery keynote presentation: “A Time Machine to the Early Solar System: Returning Samples from Asteroid Bennu with the OSIRIS-REx Mission.”
Apr 27
Preview PNW
Want to learn more about Purdue University Northwest? Join us at our Hammond Campus for Preview PNW! This open-house experience shares how PNW offers real-world experience in 70+ areas of study.