Professional Clothing Drive (Hammond and Westville)
For this Professional Clothing Drive, we ask that you search through your clothing and donate any gently used professional attire.
Homecoming 2022
You’ve Roared Ahead through a time unlike any other…let’s celebrate with PNW Homecoming from January 24 through February 28! We are bringing back some of your favorite HoCo traditions as well as creating new ones.
Decorate The House – Window Painting
Help paint PNW black and gold! PNW students, faculty and staff are encouraged to participate and help bring the festive atmosphere throughout the campus.
Chancellor’s Cup Challenge Benefitting the PNW Food Pantry
This week the Pride will focus efforts on alleviating food insecurity on campus by filling the shelves of the PNW Food Pantry.
Construction on Hammond Campus
The City of Hammond is performing storm water improvements that will necessitate sewer replacement. Starting Monday Jan. 24, the east end of Founders Plaza will be closed for construction for approximately one week, weather permitting.
Deadline to Apply to Graduate for Spring 2022
Don't miss this critical step--apply to graduate online in myPNW! Your action is required whether or not you intend to participate in a Commencement ceremony.
CHESS Faculty and Staff Convocation
CHESS Faculty and Staff are invited to join us for a “working convocation”. We will engage to reinvigorate and build lasting relationships.
The Roundtable Perspective: Photography and the Presidents
Cara Finnegan joins host Thomas J. Roach, Ph.D. to discuss the history of presidential photography from the very first US President.
Spirit Weeks
Expanded fun and lively (three) spirit weeks with different themes daily! Virtual and in-person options available.
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
Come get your 2nd shot and booster on January 31st at the Nils K. Nelson Bioscience Innovation Building (First Floor)
Intramural 2 on 2 Badminton
The Intramural 2 on 2 Badminton will begin on Jan. 31. The deadline to sign up is January 27. The league will be played in the FRC Building.
Scholarships Closing
The deadline to apply for most scholarships is February 1, 2022. Some specialty scholarships may have different deadlines, which you can see on their listings.
Trivia Night
Team up with friends and test your trivia knowledge on a wide array of topics, including special celebrations of PNW Homecoming and Black History Month!
CHESS Athletics Night
Let's CHEER on our hockey team! CHESS faculty, staf, and students are invited for a night of hockey, food and giveaways.
Art of the Pride Submission Deadline
Put your artistic skills to the test for a chance to win an Apple iPad! Your challenge: to submit an original, high-res photo that embodies the ways Purdue Northwest is ‘Roaring Ahead’ to transform students’ lives through innovative education, applied research and community engagement.
Sinai Forum: An Afternoon with Steve Wozniak
Join the Sinai Forum at Purdue University Northwest for An Afternoon with Steve Wozniak.
Intramural 4 on 4 Bowling League – Hammond and Westville
All matches to be played on Tuesday or Wednesday nights at Plaza Lanes in Highland. Cost is $10 per person.
Graduate School – May Graduate Candidacy Deadline
If you intend to graduate in May 2022, you must declare your intent to graduate to your program no later than Wednesday, February 9, 2022.
Caffeine with the Dean
CHESS faculty and staff are invited to chat with Dean Anne Gregory over coffee or tea or Diet Coke.
SoEC Spotlight – The Golden Fire: Forging Links Between Graphical Device Comprehension and Text Comprehension
This paper uses a multimodal framework to discuss how children use graphical devices to mediate text and craft new meanings altogether.
Intramural 4 on 4 Bowling League – Hammond and Westville
All matches to be played on Tuesday or Wednesday nights at Plaza Lanes in Highland. Cost is $10 per person.
Dance
Dress-up is optional. Themed glow sticks will be provided. Table games, dance games, refreshments and euphoria face paint/make-up stand equals fun for everyone!
Skate Party at Westville
Enjoy an afternoon of roller-skating and laser tag fun with friends on the ThrillAmaze portable skate rink. Refreshments provided.
Pride Professional Development Night
Pride Professional Development Night is your chance to brush up on some key career skills that will help you in your search for an internship or your first full time role!
The Mane Event
Cheer on men’s and women’s basketball at HoCo’s biggest event!
Alumni Book Club
Join PNW alumni in discussing a variety of books throughout the year. Explore books and authors by date below! The gatherings will take place in Lawshe 305.
Intramural 5 on 5 Basketball League
All Basketball league games are to be played on Sundays. If you don’t have a team we will put you on one. Entry Deadline is on Feb. 16.
Summer 2022 Registration Begins
Contact your academic advisor regarding questions about course selection and staying on track for graduation.
Race, Racism, Anti-Racism and Civic Responsibilities: Candid Conversations with Tim Wise on the Westville Campus
In this community discussion on the Westville campus, speaker Tim Wise shares how to move beyond window dressing to achieve institutional equity.
Race, Racism, Anti-Racism and Civic Responsibilities: Candid Conversations with Tim Wise on the Hammond Campus
In this student forum discussion on the Hammond campus, speaker Tim Wise shares how to move beyond window dressing to achieve institutional equity.
Intramural Open Play Dodgeball
Open play dodgeball will take place in the FRC gym. No pre-sign-up is required in order to join.
Spring Career Expo (Virtual Day)
Spring Career Expo 2022 is an "all majors" career fair that will feature local and national employers that are seeking to hire interns and full-time employees across all industries and academic majors.
The Underground Railroad in Northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana
Local historian and community activist Tom Shepherd and Governors State Professor Emeritus and community development consultant Larry McClellan will present on the Underground Railroad in the region.
Intramural Open Play Dodgeball
Open play dodgeball will take place in the FRC gym. No pre-sign-up is required in order to join.
PNW Race, Racism, Anti-Racism Series: Racism, Being Color Blind and Beauty
Meiko Yamada, Ph.D. Professor of Sociology at Purdue University Fort Wayne and Deepa Majumdar, Ph.D., Professor of Philosophy at PNW discuss Racism, Being Color Blind and Beauty.
Preview PNW – Westville
Mark your calendar for a Preview PNW session in Westville on March 3.
Intramural 6 on 6 Co-ed Volleyball League
Join a 6 on 6 co-ed volleyball league as part of the spring 2022 intramural sports on the Hammond campus. The entry deadline is Feb. 28 and games will begin on Mar. 3. Games will be played on Thursday evenings in the gym.
Founders Day 2022
The annual PNW Founders Day Program will take place on Friday, March 4, 2022.
Spring Career Expo (In-Person)
A business professional networking event for students and alumni of PNW who are seeking full time employment and internships.
Intramural 4 on 4 Indoor Soccer League
Join a 4 on 4 indoor soccer league as part of the spring 2022 intramural sports on the Hammond campus. The entry deadline is Mar 3 and games will begin on Mar. 7.
Nursing Transitions Healthcare Employer Meet and Greet (Westville)
PNW Career Center and College of Nursing faculty invite Healthcare Employers to engage with graduates in a networking breakfast.
The Water Belt: What Must and Could Happen around the Great Lakes?
Rachel Haverlock, Ph.D. associate professor of English, at the University of Illinois at Chicago and Founder and Director of UIC Freshwater Lab discusses the Great Lakes as part of the CHESS Distinguished Speaker Series.
Nursing Transitions Healthcare Employer Meet & Greet (Hammond)
PNW Career Center and College of Nursing faculty invite Healthcare Employers to engage with graduates in a networking breakfast.
Caffeine with the Dean
CHESS faculty and staff are invited to chat with Dean Anne Gregory over coffee or tea or Diet Coke.
Spring Recess
Spring Recess runs Monday, March 14 through Saturday, March 19.
Alumni Book Club
Join PNW alumni in discussing a variety of books throughout the year. Explore books and authors by date below! The gatherings will take place in Lawshe 305.
PNW Race, Racism, Anti-Racism Series: From Barriers and Biases to Belonging: Lessons from a Female Physicist
Neeti Parashar, Ph.D., Professor of Physics at PNW and Institution Leader at Fermilab and CERN discusses Lessons from a Female Physicist.
Kahlo Karnival: Building Community Through the Arts
Save-the-date for our first ever Kahlo Karnival during Women’s History Month. We promise you will not want to miss this event.
Fall 2022 Priority Registration Begins
Contact your academic advisor regarding questions about course selection and staying on track for graduation.
Just In Time Virtual Fair
An all majors career fair that will feature local and national employers that are seeking to hire interns and full time employees.
Sinai Forum: Into the Icy Realm with Paul Nicklen
The Sinai Forum program for Sunday, January 9, has been cancelled due to a family medical emergency for our speaker, Paul Nicklen.
PNW Race, Racism, Anti-Racism Series: The Racial Face of War
Kim Scipes, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology at PNW and Vince Emanuele, PNW Alumni and Marine Veteran discuss The Racial Face of War.
One Book, One University: A Conversation with Mona Hanna-Attisha
Join us for a conversation with Mona Hanna-Attisha, author of What The Eyes Don't See.
Roaring Loud
PNW students, join us for a free dance party when DJ Diesel (aka Shaq!) comes to campus April 8 for Roaring Loud. This fun, free celebration is the showcase student event for PNW’s yearlong “Roaring Ahead” celebration.
Last Day to Drop a Spring 2022 Class
Last day to drop Spring 2022 classes ends at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 8.
Caffeine with the Dean
CHESS faculty and staff are invited to chat with Dean Anne Gregory over coffee or tea or Diet Coke.
Alumni Book Club
Join PNW alumni in discussing a variety of books throughout the year. Explore books and authors by date below! The gatherings will take place in Lawshe 305.
Graduate School – Final Exam Deadline for May CAND 99100 Registrants
Today is the final exam deadline for May CAND 99100 registrants.
Purdue Northwest Day of Giving 2022
On April 27, 2022, we’re asking the entire community to come together as we are Roaring Ahead for Purdue Northwest Day of Giving 2022.
Graduate School – Thesis Deposit Deadline for CAND 99100 Registrants
Today is the thesis deposit deadline for CAND 99100 registrants.
Preview PNW – Hammond
Mark your calendar for a Preview PNW session in Hammond on April 30.
Spring 2022 Classes End
Spring 2022 classes end today.
Application Deadline for Transfer Scholarship
Looking to transfer to PNW in Fall 2022? Submit your application by May 1, 2022, to be eligible for a PNW Transfer Scholarship worth up to $1,500!
Spring 2022 Final Exams
May 2 through May 7 is the spring 2022 final exams period.
Caffeine with the Dean
CHESS faculty and staff are invited to chat with Dean Anne Gregory over coffee or tea or Diet Coke.
Spring 2022 Final Grades Due
Final grades are due by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10.
Spring 2022 Commencement
Spring 2022 Commencement Ceremonies will be held Saturday, May 14, on the Hammond campus. Congratulations to the PNW graduates!
Alumni Book Club
Join PNW alumni in discussing a variety of books throughout the year. Explore books and authors by date below! The gatherings will take place in Lawshe 305.
Graduate School – August Candidacy Deadline
If you intend to graduate in August 2022, you must declare your intent to graduate to your department no later then Wednesday, June 1, 2022.
Roaring Ahead Scholarship Gala
A premier fundraising event, the Roaring Ahead Scholarship Gala will provide scholarship opportunities benefitting future and current students.
Alumni Book Club
Join PNW alumni in discussing a variety of books throughout the year. Explore books and authors by date below! The gatherings will take place in Lawshe 305.
Graduate School – Final Exam Deadline for August CAND 99100
Graduate students, the final exam deadline for August CAND 99100 is 5 p.m. on July 22, 2022.
Alumni Book Club
Join PNW alumni in discussing a variety of books throughout the year. Explore books and authors by date below! The gatherings will take place in Lawshe 305.
Alumni Book Club
Join PNW alumni in discussing a variety of books throughout the year. Explore books and authors by date below! The gatherings will take place in Lawshe 305.