The Great Hall Events and Conference Center
Purdue University Northwest
Westville, IN
The Great Hall Events and Conference Center at Purdue University Northwest is unlike any other venue along the south shore.
The Perfect Setting for Your Big Day
Located on PNW’s Westville Campus, the Great Hall is a modern, beautifully designed event venue situated within a picturesque setting. This versatile space can meets the needs of weddings, showers and other private events, accommodating up to 300 guests.
Beautiful floor-to-ceiling windows look out onto sweeping views of green landscape and sculptures, providing the perfect backdrop for gorgeous photos of your big day. With the option of a scenic on-site ceremony, the Great Hall allows for a one-stop, stress-free experience for you and your guests.
Elegant and flexible, the Great Hall Conference and Events Center offers the ideal setting for your next special event.
A beautiful setting and robust catering options help to keep your attendees inspired and engaged throughout your event.
Plan the perfect set-up. Our open framework is perfect for a one-of-a-kind wedding while built-in technology capabilities save you the cost of per-room audio-visual costs.
Award-Winning Service
The Great Hall Events and Conference Center was honored with the Corporate Award at the conclusion of the Indiana State Conference of the NAACP in Nov. 2023.
According to President Barbara Bolling, this is the first time the organization has recognized a venue or service provider during their awards ceremony.
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Ready to Take the Next Step?
Let our experienced team prepare a customized event proposal for your unique event.
The Great Hall Is Available for Events of Every Type
– Private and Social Events: Weddings, Baby Showers, Wedding Showers, Anniversary Parties, Birthday Parties, Funeral Luncheons
– Corporate Events: Meetings, Trainings, Retreats, Conferences
– Other Specialties: Government, Non Profit, Education, Medical, Agricultural, Association
Recent Highlights
April 28, 2025
The 2025 Leo Awards
Congratulations to the athletes from PNW’s 22 sports teams! Athletes dedicate their lives to being able to play the sport they love. We hope they had a wonderful time celebrating their sports and teammates on Monday!
Thank you so much to Purdue Northwest Athletics for allowing us to host this big day for all of their athletes! We are already looking forward to next year’s event!
April 24, 2025
Author Talk by LaPorte County Library with Shelby Van Pelt
What a remarkably bright evening!
We had the honor of hosting author Shelby Van Pelt, New York Times Bestseller, at The Great Hall. Shelby spoke with NWI locals about her debut novel, Remarkably Bright Creatures, after they enjoyed a delightful cocktail hour!
March 4 & 5, 2025
Our Region’s Academic Super Bowl
The brightest minds from local high schools battled it out at The Great Hall in an incredible display of intellect, teamwork and academic excellence! Watching these incredible students showcase their knowledge was truly inspiring. Who says competition can’t be both fun and educational?
A big shoutout to all the participants who brought their A-game and proved that learning is the ultimate victory!
Our Location
1401 U.S. 421
Westville, IN 46391
The Great Hall Events and Conference Center is located near Valparaiso and Michigan City, Indiana, with easy access from the toll road and I-94.
Contact Us
Filling out our event request form gives us the best opportunity to gather information about your event and your needs.
You can also reach us at (219) 785-5306 or events@pnw.edu.
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