Creation of the 10th Anniversary of Purdue University Northwest Steering Committee
In 2026, we will celebrate a decade of changing students’ lives as we mark the 10th anniversary of Purdue University Northwest! We are pleased to announce the creation of the 10th Anniversary of Purdue University Northwest (PNW) Steering Committee.
The committee has been charged with facilitating a widespread commemorative year of events that highlight the accomplishments of our students, faculty, staff and alumni, and the profound impact PNW has had on our greater community over the last 10 years.
PNW will plan several university-wide events open to the entire community. In addition, individual units, colleges, and departments are encouraged to plan their own events to celebrate the many ways we have transformed students’ lives and our community.
The university has made funds available to support these celebrations, and the steering committee will oversee the distribution of supplemental or matching funds for events. A call for applications to make use of these funds will be released in early November 2025 and will be due by February 1, 2026.
To stay informed and involved, visit pnw.edu/10th-anniversary.
We look forward to celebrating with you next year. Thank you to the members of the steering committee for their willingness to serve on this very important committee.
Chancellor Kenneth C. Holford and the Senior Leadership Team
Special Thanks to Our Steering Committee
Co-Chairs
Lisa Goodnight
Vice Chancellor, Institutional Advancement
Catharine Olsen
Chief of Staff to the Chancellor
Committee Members
- Molly Bowler – SGA Representative
- Hector Cabrera – Admissions Recruiter and MaPSAC Representative
- Natalie Connors – Assistant Vice Chancellor for Alumni Engagement and Development
- Kris Falzone – Associate Vice Chancellor, Marketing and Communications
- Katie Holderby – Director, Alumni Engagement and Strategic Events
- Scott Iverson – Assistant Vice Chancellor, Housing and Student Life
- Natalie Jarrett – Assistant Athletic Director for Student Success and Senior Woman Administrator
- Brian Miller – Director of Public Safety
- Scott Parsons – Senior Director, Facilities and Grounds
- Diane Spoljoric – Associate Professor of Nursing, Faculty Senate Representative
- Katie Stompor – Executive Director, Digital Media and Brand Management
- Jon Swarts – Dean, Honors College and University College
- Kristy Tomaszewski – Administrative Assistant and CSSAC Representative
- Julie Wiejak – Executive Director, Undergraduate Admissions
- Mohammad Zahraee – Interim Dean, College of Technology