A group of people during Roaring Loud

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.

Illustration of a guitar and musical notes over flowers and mushrooms with text: Acorn Concert Series, Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest, Valparaiso.

Acorn Concert Series

June 20 Through September 12

Gabis Arboretum invites families to enjoy five evenings of live music as part of our annual concert series. Pack a blanket or lawn chair and make lasting memories together in a beautiful, family-friendly setting.

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PNW Event Highlights

Aug 07

Roaring Back to School Backpack Giveaway – Hammond

PNW is hosting a backpack giveaway to support students.

Aug 07

Roaring Back to School Backpack Giveaway – Westville

PNW is hosting a backpack giveaway to support students.

Aug 07

Movie Night: A Minecraft Movie

Join the Office of Student Life for a Movie Night under the stars as we watch A Minecraft Movie! Members of the community are invited as well.

Aug 08

Summer 2025 Session Ends

Summer Session classes end. Enjoy the rest of your summer!

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Jul 18

GenCyberCamp – High School Teachers

GenCyber Summer Camp will immerse you in learner-centered, hands-on labs and gameplay activities, including cyber security awareness education gameplay, robot game design, security practices in wireless networks, cryptography, ethical hacking labs and cyber forensics cases.

Jul 19

Late Night Hours at the Arboretum

Experience the magic of summer nights at the Arboretum with hundreds of fireflies flashing through the sky on July 19, 2025!

Jul 23

Watermelon Wednesday

Purdue University Northwest faculty and staff can take a break to relax with MAPSAC and CSSAC at Watermelon Wednesday!

Jul 25

Therapy for Two: Where to Begin When a Couple Walks In

Offered by PNW’s Interdisciplinary Center for Professional Development, this one-hour training equips therapists to navigate the complexity of treating a relationship rather than two individuals.