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
Nov. 11 & 12, 2023
Midwest Esports Conference Fall Finals: UNIFIED Gaming Fanfest
Student-athletes and gaming enthusiasts enjoyed dozens of open tournaments and educational panels designed to connect aspiring athletes with nearby coaches and resources.
Nov. 11, 2023
PNW Veteran’s Day Celebration
PNW honored our veterans with a celebration breakfast open to all of the PNW community and the public.
Sept. 14, 2023
2023 Northwest Indiana Women’s Leadership & Innovation Summit
The summit brought together 260 diverse leaders for inspiring presentations and panel-style conversations, with a focus on authentic leadership, innovation knowledge, the power of networking and personal empowerment.
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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