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SUMMARY:Athletics Week Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Come cheer on our PNW athletes this week! \nTuesday\, December 2 \nWomen’s Basketball vs Wayne State University\nHammond\, IN\n5 p.m. \nMen’s Basketball vs Wayne State University\nHammond\, IN\n7 p.m. \nThursday\, December 4 \nWomen’s Basketball vs Ferris State University\nHammond\, IN\n5 p.m. \nMen’s Basketball vs Ferris State University\nHammond\, IN\n7 p.m. \nFriday\, December 5 \nMen’s Ice Hockey (ACHA D1) vs Adrian College\nHammond\, IN\n7:30 p.m. \nSaturday\, December 6 \nMen’s Ice Hockey (ACHA D2) vs Marquette University\nHammond\, IN\n7:30 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-15/
CATEGORIES:Athletics Calendar,Student Life,University Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251203
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SUMMARY:Giving Tuesday 2025
DESCRIPTION:Update: Thank You for Your Support!\nBecause of your generosity this Giving Tuesday\, the Purdue University Northwest Campus Food Pantry will continue to support our students\, ensuring they have the nourishment they need to learn\, grow\, and thrive. \nTogether\, we have exceeded our $5\,000 goal\, funding hundreds of meals and essential supplies for students facing food insecurity. \nYour kindness keeps shelves stocked and spirits lifted. You’ve proven what the PNW community can achieve when we come together. \nFrom all of us at PNW\, thank you for making a difference one meal\, one student and one act of generosity at a time. \n\nSupport the PNW Food Pantry\nBe a part of something BIG! \nPurdue University Northwest is proud to participate in #GivingTuesday. This global day of giving invites individuals to celebrate the holiday season by giving back and creating change in their communities and their world. Together\, we can make a difference. \nGive to Support the PNW Food Pantry \nAs we usher in the season of giving\, we invite you to join us on #PNWGivingTuesday\, December 2\, to make an impact on students facing food insecurity. This year\, your support is more critical than ever. \nOur PNW Food Pantry serves as a beacon of hope for students facing food insecurity. We’ve seen an 80% increase in student visits compared to last year. This alarming rise emphasizes the pressing need for support in our community. \nBy joining us on Tuesday\, December 2\, you contribute to creating a supportive environment for our students\, ensuring they have access to nutritious meals and can focus on their education without the burden of hunger.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/event/giving-tuesday-2025/
CATEGORIES:University Calendar,Westville Campus
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T090000
DTSTAMP:20260625T025526
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SUMMARY:Purdue Northwest Today
DESCRIPTION:Tune in to WJOB 1230-AM\, 104.7-FM or JEDTV to hear from students\, faculty and staff members with PNW’s College of Nursing and Honors College as they share more about their programming and opportunities. \nGuests include:\n\n\nAmy Fry\, dean of the PNW College of Nursing\nJonathan Swarts\, dean of PNW’s Honors College and University College\nKelly Kallas\, clinical assistant professor of Nursing\nand PNW students Francesca Campisi\, Kayla Patterson and Zane Winders.\n\nView recordings of previous PNW Today programs here: PNW Today Playlist
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/event/purdue-northwest-today-15/
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations,University Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T173000
DTSTAMP:20260625T025526
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SUMMARY:Sinai Forum: Adventures in Science Literacy with Neil deGrasse Tyson
DESCRIPTION:Join the Sinai Forum at Purdue University Northwest for Adventures in Science Literacy with Neil deGrasse Tyson. \nIn Adventures in Science Literacy\, Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the essential role science literacy plays in shaping our understanding of the universe. He highlights the wonders of discovery and the consequences of ignorance\, urging audiences to embrace curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge. \nThrough humor and insight\, Tyson demonstrates how science empowers us to make informed decisions and unlock new possibilities in our everyday lives. His presentation inspires a deeper appreciation for science’s impact on society and personal growth. In this illustrated talk\, examples of each will be drawn from across time and cultures\, culminating in a commentary on the state of science in America today. \n\nPurchase Your Tickets \nSee the Full Sinai Line-Up \nLocation\nStardust Event Center\, Blue Chip Casino\n777 Blue Chip Drive\nMichigan City\, IN 46360
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/event/sinai-forum-adventures-in-science-literacy-with-neil-degrasse-tyson/
CATEGORIES:Community Conversations,Student Life,University Calendar,Westville Campus
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251215
DTSTAMP:20260625T025526
CREATED:20251208T143853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T143853Z
UID:10003128-1765152000-1765756799@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Athletics Week Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Come cheer on our PNW athletes this week! \nSaturday\, December 13 \nWomen’s Basketball vs University of Indianapolis\nHammond\, IN\n1 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-36/
CATEGORIES:Athletics Calendar,Student Life,University Calendar
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SUMMARY:Senior Design Poster Session
DESCRIPTION:Poster Session\n\nThursday\, December 11\n2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.\nStudent Union Library Building (SULB) Concourse\n\nOral Presentations\n\nFriday\, December 12\n8 a.m. to 3 p.m.\nGyte 107
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/event/senior-design-poster-session-2/
CATEGORIES:College of Engineering and Sciences,Student Life,University Calendar,University College Calendars
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SUMMARY:Senior Design Oral Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Poster Session\n\nThursday\, December 11\n2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.\nStudent Union Library Building (SULB) Concourse\n\nOral Presentations\n\nFriday\, December 12\n8 a.m. to 3 p.m.\nGyte 107
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/event/senior-design-oral-presentation/
CATEGORIES:College of Engineering and Sciences,Student Life,University Calendar,University College Calendars
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SUMMARY:"Less is More — Toward Efficient Vision Transformers in Perception and Reasoning" Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the CS & CIVS Distinguished Speaker Seminar presented by Professor Yang Ni. \nThe remarkable success of recent large foundation models stems from the versatility of the transformer architecture and large-scale pre-training on massive multimodal datasets. Originally introduced in natural language processing\, the attention-centric transformer design has become the dominant paradigm across domains. \nMore recently\, transformers have emerged as the backbone of modern computer vision models. However\, when high-resolution images are processed\, they are decomposed into thousands of tokens\, orders of magnitude more than typical text inputs\, causing the quadratic computational complexity. \nTo address this challenge\, current research has focused on reducing the number of image tokens participating in attention. A central question then arises: which tokens truly carry essential information\, and which can be safely pruned? \nThis talk provides an overview of recent advances in token reduction strategies for efficient transformers\, with an emphasis on large vision-language models (LVLMs) where perception and reasoning are deeply integrated. \nLocation \nCIVS Theater\, Powers Building\nHammond Campus
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/event/less-is-more-towards-efficient-vision-transformers-in-perception-and-reasoning-seminar/
CATEGORIES:Student Life,University Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251222
DTSTAMP:20260625T025526
CREATED:20251216T145540Z
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SUMMARY:Athletics Week Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Come cheer on our PNW athletes this week! \nSaturday\, December 20 \nWomen’s Basketball vs Thomas More University\nHammond\, IN\n1 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-37/
CATEGORIES:Athletics Calendar,Student Life,University Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251222T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251222T170000
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SUMMARY:Fall 2025 Final Grades Due
DESCRIPTION:Final grades are due by 5 p.m. (Central) on Monday\, December 22. \nSee the Full Academic Schedule
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/event/fall-2025-final-grades-due-2/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,University Calendar,University College Calendars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260105
DTSTAMP:20260625T025526
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UID:10003269-1766534400-1767571199@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Winter Recess – University Closed
DESCRIPTION:Purdue University Northwest will be closed from Wednesday\, December 24\, 2025\, to Friday\, January 2\, 2026\, for winter recess. \nCampus offices will reopen Monday\, January 5\, and classes will resume Monday\, January 12. \nSee the Full Academic Schedule \nUpdated Hours and Services\nPNW offices\, fitness centers and Gabis Arboretum will be closed during the winter recess and may operate with adjusted hours until classes resume. Please check the specific hours pages of any office you plan to visit during this time to confirm availability. \nExplore Winter Recess Office Hours\n\nInformation Services Customer Service Center\nFitness Centers\n\nVisit the Fitness Center web pages to explore updated winter recess hours for the Hammond and Westville fitness centers\n\n\nLibrary\nHammond Dining\nWestville Dining\nBookstore\n\nVisit the Bookstore page for January hours.\n\n\nGabis Arboretum\nOffice of Financial Aid\nBursar\nRegistrar\nHousing\n\nThe Housing Office will be closed from December 22 until January 1.\nHowever\, resident assistants and desk staff are still available to assist you. If you need assistance during the break\, please visit or call the front desk of your building.\nGriffin Hall: (219) 989-4150\nPeregrine Hall: (219) 989-8322\n\n\n\n\n \nSupport PNW with a Year-End Gift\nIn this season of giving\, you can reward hard-working students and invest in a brighter future with a gift to support PNW student scholarships! \nGIVE TO PNW \nMore information about year-end giving \nTo qualify as a 2025 gift\, according to the IRS\, your credit card gift must be processed online by 10:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on December 31\, 2025\, or by phone with a Purdue Northwest staff member by 5 p.m. (219-989-2323).  All mailed checks must be postmarked by midnight on December 31\, 2025.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/event/winter-recess-university-closed/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,University Calendar,Westville Campus
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTSTAMP:20260625T025526
CREATED:20251120T223616Z
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UID:10003268-1766707200-1767225599@www.pnw.edu
SUMMARY:Support PNW Students with a Year-End Gift
DESCRIPTION:In this season of giving\, help us change students’ lives by allowing them to focus on what matters most: learning\, growing\, and preparing to make an impact in our communities! \nGive to Support Student Scholarships \nTo qualify as a 2025 gift\, according to the IRS\, your credit card gift must be processed online by 10:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on December 31\, 2025\, or by phone with a Purdue Northwest staff member by 5 p.m. (219-989-2323). All mailed checks must be postmarked by midnight on December 31\, 2025. \nThe PNW campuses will be closed for Winter Recess from December 21\, 2025\, through January 2\, 2026. \n\nYour Impact in Ella’s Words\nMeet Ella\, a Purdue University Northwest student\, who has been directly impacted by your generosity. \n \n“The professors know your names\, and you can meet so many new people you never would have imagined talking to previously. The clubs and activities also make PNW fun and help you make connections. \n“PNW is also a financially smart option\, with so many scholarships offered\, and it gives you the option to stay home if you’re local.” \n\nChange Students’ Lives. Act Now.\nEvery scholarship funded at PNW helps create a story of opportunity for our students. Your generosity helps keep our mission alive. \nA PNW scholarship can change that student’s future. \nBy making a gift to any of the PNW scholarship funds\, you provide essential educational opportunities that empower future leaders. \nPurdue University Northwest has transformed over the years\, but one thing that has always remained the same\, and at the heart of all of our decisions\, is our commitment to students and their journey to earning a degree. \nGive to Support Student Scholarships \n\nOther Ways to Give\nGive By Phone\nDirect: (219) 989-2323\nToll-free: (855) 608-4600\n(Press 1 for Hammond campus\, then enter extension 2323) \nWe accept Discover\, MasterCard\, American Express\, Paypal and Visa and are available to take your call between 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Central Time). \nGive By Mail\nPurdue University Northwest\nInstitutional Advancement\n2200 169th Street\nHammond\, IN 46323 \nPlease make checks out to Purdue Northwest\, indicating any fund in the memo line of the check.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/alumni/event/support-pnw-students-with-a-year-end-gift/
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