Founders Day

Please join Purdue Northwest as we celebrate the dedicated service of faculty and staff at the tenth annual Founders Day celebration.

This special event will recognize those who have achieved significant service milestones of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 years and beyond. It’s a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge the hard work and commitment of our colleagues.

Save the Date for Founders Day!

Friday, March 6, in Alumni Hall, Room 360, from 2 to 4 p.m. 

A reception will follow.

Colin Fewer and Julie Wiejak stand on stage with PNW mascot Leo the Lion during a Founders Day event.


Looking Back at Founders Day 2025

The PNW community gathered on March 7, 2025, to celebrate our 9th annual Founders Day! Congratulations to all the award recipients, and thank you to the PNW faculty and staff for their dedicated years of service.

See Founders Day 2025 Honorees, Winners and Photos