Community Conversations
Let’s Talk About…the Climate!
In this virtual event, PNW professors Kim Scipes and David Nalbone will discuss climate change, exploring topics from the likelihood of environmental catastrophe to what the data tell us.
Society of Innovators 2021 Innovators Awards Luncheon
Join the Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest's annual celebration of innovators from across the seven-country region of Northwest Indiana!
The Roundtable Perspective: Mexicans in Animated Films
Professor Manuel Rodríguez, joins host Thomas J. Roach, to discuss the history of Mexicans and depictions of Mexicans in animated films.
The Roundtable Perspective: Afghanistan and Forever Wars
M. Nazif Shahrani joins host Lee Artz to discuss the problem with the war in Afghanistan and the withdrawal of troops in the region.
The Roundtable Perspective: Haiti: A History of Crisis
Mark Schuller joins host Lee Artz, Ph.D. to discuss what has led to thousands of displaced Haitian refugees.
The Roundtable Perspective: Internet and Social Change in China
Elaine Yuan joins host Thomas J. Roach, Ph.D. to discuss how the internet has changed the concept of privacy in China.
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Event
Join us for the 27th annual region-wide MLK Community Event! PNW invites the Northwest Indiana community to a program celebrating diversity and inclusion through the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Roundtable Perspective: Hidden Gems of Northwest Indiana
Joseph S. Pete joins host Thomas J. Roach, Ph.D. to discuss the history of Hammond, Indiana and surrounding Northwest Indiana.
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.
Lunch and Lead: Exceptional Leadership Straight From the Army
How can we best advance our projects forward, especially during a time of continued uncertainty? A shared understanding between stakeholders is commonly seen as essential to the success of our operations, but success is not always easily accomplished.