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SUMMARY:Athletics Week Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Come cheer on our PNW athletes this week! \nFriday\, May 1\nSoftball vs Grand Valley State University\nHammond\, IN\n1 p.m. \nSoftball vs Grand Valley State University\nHammond\, IN\n3 p.m. \nSaturday\, May 2\nWomen’s Flag Football vs University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh\nHammond\, IN\n1:15 p.m. \nWomen’s Flag Football vs Wittenberg University\nHammond\, IN\n3:15 p.m. \nExplore the Calendar \nExplore All Athletics \nSchedules are subject to change. Please confirm the most updated time on the athletics website.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/event/athletics-week-ahead-23/
CATEGORIES:Athletics Calendar,Student Life,University Calendar
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SUMMARY:Railway Garden Opening Event
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning the rich history of American railroads? \nJoin Gabis for the Railway Garden Opening Event for the first time this year! Spanning two full acres\, the Railway Garden tells the amazing stories of American railroads through a large-scale display featuring G-gauge miniature trains. The gift shop in the depot will be open with brand-new merchandise. \nAdditional Information \n\n10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Railway Garden trains running\n12 p.m. to 3 p.m. – Railway Garden guided tours every half hour\nScavenger Hunt opportunities that can be completed in the Railway Garden or the entire property\nVariety of activities\, including free trees\, live animal encounters and an arts and crafts table for kids and adults\nLocal ceramics artist\, Emily Castella\, will also be displaying her creations through the garden
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/event/railway-garden-opening-event-2/
CATEGORIES:Gabis Arboretum Events,University Calendar
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SUMMARY:The 2026 PNW Big Sell
DESCRIPTION:This is an annual pitch competition for aspiring entrepreneurs hosted by the PNW College of Business where innovators present business ideas for seed funding and expert feedback\, fostering a local entrepreneurial ecosystem\, and featuring student involvement in refining concepts and judging pitches. Participants submit video pitches\, finalists present live to judges\, and top winners receive cash prizes. \nNeed to register: link here (Qualtrics link not published yet) \nAudience specifics: any age is welcome\, no restrictions. \nLocation: Purdue University Northwest\, Commercialization & Manufacturing Excellence Center \n7150 Indianapolis Blvd.\, Hammond\, IN 46324
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/event/the-2026-pnw-big-sell/
CATEGORIES:College of Business,College of Technology,University Calendar,University College Calendars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260511
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T144348Z
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SUMMARY:Athletics Week Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Come cheer on our PNW athletes this week! \nFriday\, May 8\nEsports vs Tarleton State University\nNECC D4 National Championships\nHammond\, IN\n6 p.m. \nExplore the Calendar \nExplore All Athletics \nSchedules are subject to change. Please confirm the most updated time on the athletics website.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/event/athletics-week-ahead-24/
CATEGORIES:Athletics Calendar,Student Life,University Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T190000
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SUMMARY:Birding Hike
DESCRIPTION:Come join a family friendly guided hike with long time Gabis volunteers John and Jo Brugos! \nThey have been running the bluebird monitoring program at Gabis for years and are avid birders. May is a time of migration for many bird species\, so we will be looking for migratory birds as well as year-round species. \nSpace is limited so register soon if you are interested! Please do not bring dogs because it will make the birds nervous\, and we will not see as many. Bring binoculars if you like. \nMeet at the Depot. \nRegister to Attend \nProgram participation is free but non-members are subject to the $10 per carload admission fee.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/event/birding-hike-3/
CATEGORIES:Gabis Arboretum Events,University Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510
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UID:10003610-1778284800-1778371199@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Spring 2026 Commencement
DESCRIPTION:Spring 2025 Commencement ceremonies will be held outdoors at the Hammond campus on Saturday\, May 9\, 2026. \n \nSevere Weather\nIn the event of severe weather\, the ceremony may be delayed and held later on Saturday\, May 9\, if conditions permit. If the weather prevents the ceremony from taking place on Saturday\, the severe-weather date is Sunday\, May 10. \nStudents completing their graduation requirements in Fall 2025\, Spring 2026 and Summer 2026 are eligible to participate. Please visit the pre-graduation guide for details on the commencement ceremony.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/event/spring-2026-commencement/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Student Life,University Calendar,University College Calendars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T200000
DTSTAMP:20260705T025054
CREATED:20260505T150844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T150928Z
UID:10003615-1779211800-1779220800@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Innovation Dinner: Nikkei Night
DESCRIPTION:The innovation dinner gatherings are designed to bring together innovators\, entrepreneurs and creatives from across Northwest Indiana! \nJoin us for our first Innovation dinner featuring Marcos Hori\, founder of MEGUMI\, a clear Nikkei kitchen concept inspired by the vibrant fusion of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine. This evening blends global food\, local entrepreneurship and meaningful conversation in a relaxed\, creative setting. \nThis evening will also include a short\, informal conversation with Marcos about his journey building MEGUMI and bringing a new global cuisine to Northwest Indiana. Throughout the night\, guests will engage in guided discussions designed to spark new ideas and connections across industries. \nThis is not a typical networking event — it is a curated supper club experience centered on food\, ideas and connection. \nThis exclusive experience is limited to 30 guests and costs $50 per person. \nPurchase Tickets \nLocation\nLower Lincoln\n212 E Lincolnway\, Suite LL\, Valparaiso\, IN 46383
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/event/innovation-dinner-nikkei-night/
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations,University Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTSTAMP:20260705T025054
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SUMMARY:10th Anniversary Gala
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate a decade of changing students’ lives with Purdue University Northwest at our 10th Anniversary Gala. \nSee Gala Details \nLocation\nHard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/event/10th-anniversary-gala/
CATEGORIES:University Calendar
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