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Fall 2024 Priority Registration: Undergraduate Sophomores
Priority Registration for Fall 2024 begins March 25. Register promptly for the best selection of course days and times.
Athletics Week Ahead
Finally settling back into classes after Spring Break, our teams are up and running, ready to win at this week's home games.
Native Plant Sale
Join Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest for our third annual native plant sale! Proceeds from the plant sale help support the arboretum.
Solar Eclipse Planetarium Shows
Solar Eclipse Planetarium Shows
Due to popular demand, the Challenger Learning Center is offering even more activities to get ready for the Total Solar Eclipse!
Free Health Screenings – Hammond
Free Health Screenings – Hammond
The Integrative Physiology and Health Sciences Center will be offering free health screenings as part of their Life's Essential 8 seminars.
The 2024 Big Sell Competition – Submission Deadline
The 2024 Big Sell Competition – Submission Deadline
Do you have a business idea that might be the next big thing? Apply to the 2024 Big Sell for a chance to win $10,000 for your business!
6 events,
Provost Search Open Forum: Dr. Brien Smith
Provost Search Open Forum: Dr. Brien Smith
Chancellor Chris Holford invites faculty, staff and students to hear from finalists and to provide feedback to help inform the process of selecting the next Provost of Purdue University Northwest.
The New Black Fantastic: Science Fiction and Fantasy For Troubled Times
The New Black Fantastic: Science Fiction and Fantasy For Troubled Times
PNW Associate Professor of English Jesse Cohn argues that we can find hope for survival and positive change in the groundbreaking work of Black science fiction and fantasy authors such as N.K. Jemisin, Nisi Shawl, and Rivers Solomon.
FAFSA Filing Workshop – Hammond
FAFSA Filing Workshop – Hammond
Purdue University Northwest is hosting a workshop to help students fill out their FASFA form in order to qualify for financial aid.
3 events,
Impacts of Asian Cultures and Traditions on the Global Society
Impacts of Asian Cultures and Traditions on the Global Society
Join the Center for Global Studies for an expert panel discussion on how the beliefs, creativity, discipline, dedication, innovation and values of Asian cultures and traditions have influenced the world.
3 events,
PNW Alumni Hall of Fame Induction
Join us for the 2024 PNW Alumni Hall of Fame Induction. Honorees will be recognized on Thursday, April 4, 2024 in Alumni Hall on the PNW Hammond campus.
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Athletics Week Ahead
It's April, meaning the last month of classes. We invite students to come and cheer on our teams at our home games!
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Honors College 5K Walk
Honors College 5K Walk
The annual Honors College 5K Walk is back! All proceeds this year will go to the Fair Haven Rape Crisis Center.
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Provost Search Open Forum: Dr. Claudia Petrescu
Provost Search Open Forum: Dr. Claudia Petrescu
Chancellor Chris Holford invites faculty, staff and students to hear from finalists and to provide feedback to help inform the process of selecting the next Provost of Purdue University Northwest.
Sun Walk: Total Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
Sun Walk: Total Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime experience! The PNW community is coming together to (safely) watch the solar eclipse over PNW's Westville Campus.
Solar Eclipse Viewing
Solar Eclipse Viewing
Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime experience! The PNW community is coming together to (safely) watch the solar eclipse over PNW's Hammond Campus.
Zumba Class
Zumba Class
Join us for a Zumba class with Armani Perez. Bring your friends for a fun way to work the semester's stress off!
2 events,
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Provost Search Open Forum: Dr. Marie Mora
Provost Search Open Forum: Dr. Marie Mora
Chancellor Chris Holford invites faculty, staff and students to hear from finalists and to provide feedback to help inform the process of selecting the next Provost of Purdue University Northwest.
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Athletics Week Ahead
We update students with a list of our weekly home games they can attend to de-stress as we finish off the semester.
Earth Day – Climate Change Presentation
Earth Day – Climate Change Presentation
Join Kim Scipes, professor emeritus, for a climate change presentation at the Hammond Public Library.
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3 events,
Free Health Screenings – Hammond
Free Health Screenings – Hammond
The Integrative Physiology and Health Sciences Center will be offering free health screenings as part of their Life's Essential 8 seminars.
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Signing Day – Hammond
Signing Day – Hammond
We invite Spring 2024 graduates to come celebrate your graduation with the Career Center & Alumni Community!
Communication Alumni Panel Discussion
Communication Alumni Panel Discussion
From social media to information technology, our alums will give our students valuable insight into the field of communication and help them navigate the field in our fast-paced, digital age.
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Faculty and Staff Book Club – Relationship Rich Education: How Human Connections Drive Success in College
Faculty and Staff Book Club – Relationship Rich Education: How Human Connections Drive Success in College
What single factor makes for an excellent college education? As it turns out, it’s pretty simple: human relationships. Decades of research demonstrate the transformative potential and the lasting legacies of a relationship-rich college experience.
Signing Day – Westville
Signing Day – Westville
We invite Spring 2024 graduates to come celebrate your graduation with the Career Center & Alumni Community!
Lunch and Lead: Innovation at School City of Hobart
Lunch and Lead: Innovation at School City of Hobart
Join us at this month's Lunch and Lead session! Hear from Peggy Buffington, Ph.D. Superintendent for the School City of Hobart, and learn about the passionate investment she made in early education, literacy, STEAM (Science, Technology, Arts, Mathematics) and college and career readiness.
The Importance of Sleep for Cardiovascular Health – Life’s Essential 8 Seminar
The Importance of Sleep for Cardiovascular Health – Life’s Essential 8 Seminar
Purdue University Northwest is hosting free seminars for students and community members alike. Ian Greenlund from Mayo Clinic leads an informative session on how sleep benefits our heart health.
AAUP PNW Chapter Academic Freedom Panel
AAUP PNW Chapter Academic Freedom Panel
Join PNW's chapter of AAUP for a panel discussion on academic freedom in higher education spaces in Indiana.
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Days of Discovery 2024
Join us as we celebrate research, scholarship, and creative activities of students and faculty during the 2024 PNW Days of Discovery.
Purdue Northwest Today
Purdue Northwest Today
Tune in to WJOB 1230-AM, 104.7-FM, or the TuneIn app for the Purdue Northwest Today program, “PNW Day of Giving.”
Inspiring Research and Sharing Success Stories – PNW Faculty Panel
Inspiring Research and Sharing Success Stories – PNW Faculty Panel
Join us on Days of Discovery for a panel discussion with PNW faculty members!
Days of Discovery Keynote Speaker
Days of Discovery Keynote Speaker
Join Michelle Thompson, Ph.D., as she offers the Days of Discovery keynote presentation: “A Time Machine to the Early Solar System: Returning Samples from Asteroid Bennu with the OSIRIS-REx Mission."
Start Your Journey in Humanities, Education or Social Sciences
Start Your Journey in Humanities, Education or Social Sciences
Register for our Start Your Journey in Humanities, Education or Social Sciences open house at Purdue University Northwest's branch campus at Westville!
Latino Film Festival
Latino Film Festival
Join the Office of Hispanic Initiatives for a celebration of Latino films! Enjoy a Colombian drama film and even get to meet the director herself!
3 events,
Innovate WithIN Pitch Competition: 2024 Northwest Indiana Region Finals
Innovate WithIN Pitch Competition: 2024 Northwest Indiana Region Finals
Innovate WithIN offers Northwest Indiana's high school students an opportunity to take their business from an idea to reality with the Innovate WithIN pitch competition - the most elite high school pitch competition in the country.
Roaring Loud
Roaring Loud
The PNW community can join us for a free concert as Yung Gravy comes to campus for Roaring Loud!
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1 event,
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Guest Speaker: Joaquin Zihuatanejo (Hammond)
Guest Speaker: Joaquin Zihuatanejo (Hammond)
Hear from Joaquin Zihuatanejo! He's a poet. artist and teacher, hoping to share stories and advice through his work in capturing the duality of the Chicano culture.
Free Health Screenings – Westville
Free Health Screenings – Westville
The Integrative Physiology and Health Sciences Center will be offering free health screenings as part of their Life's Essential 8 seminars.
Play Day – Westville Campus
Play Day – Westville Campus
Don't let the end of the semester wear you down! Take a break with the Counseling Center and stop by for a day of play.
Pancake Study Break (Westville)
Pancake Study Break (Westville)
Take a break with us to chat with your classmates, listen to some great music and eat some delicious pancakes!
Pancake Study Break (Hammond)
Pancake Study Break (Hammond)
Take a break with us to chat with your classmates, listen to some great music and eat some delicious pancakes!
3 events,
Senior Design – Poster Session
Senior Design – Poster Session
Senior Design provides PNW engineering students with supervised experience in the process and practice of engineering design.
First-Generation Celebration
First-Generation Celebration
We're inviting all graduating first-gen college students from PNW to join us in celebrating their success!
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Purdue Northwest Day of Giving 2024
On April 24, 2024, we’re asking the entire community to come together as we Roar Ahead for Purdue Northwest Day of Giving 2024.
Play Day – Hammond Campus
Play Day – Hammond Campus
Don't let the end of the semester wear you down! Take a break with the Counseling Center for a day of play. Bring a friend and relax.
COB vs CHESS Bags Toss Tournament
COB vs CHESS Bags Toss Tournament
The College of Business and CHESS department are partnering for the PNW Day of Giving in an iconic bag toss tournament!
HTM Food and Beverage Festival
HTM Food and Beverage Festival
Support our HTM-students in this one of a kind food and beverage festival. Enjoy a wide variety of delicacies for a small cost.
Silent Beauty Film Screening
Silent Beauty Film Screening
Silent Beauty (2022), an autobiographical exploration of a woman's story as a victim of child sexual assault as she searches for healing.
5 events,
Guest Speaker: Joaquin Zihuatanejo (Westville)
Guest Speaker: Joaquin Zihuatanejo (Westville)
Hear from Joaquin Zihuatanejo! He's a poet. artist and teacher, hoping to share stories and advice through his work in capturing the duality of the Chicano culture.
Technology Day Showcase
Technology Day Showcase
The College of Technology is hosting its annual Technology Day! High school students, alumni and PNW students are all encouraged to attend!
Chancellor’s Ball
Chancellor’s Ball
Invitees can join us to celebrate and recognize the outstanding student leaders, student organizations and student organization advisors of PNW.
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Senior Design – Oral Presentations
Senior Design – Oral Presentations
Senior Design provides PNW engineering students with supervised experience in the process and practice of engineering design.
Black Graduate Celebration
Black Graduate Celebration
The Black Graduate Celebration honors African and African American students who have successfully completed a degree from PNW.
Arbor Day Tree Planting
Arbor Day Tree Planting
Celebrate nature with our community as we dedicate the time to planting trees at Gabis Arboretum and PNW's Hammond and Westville Campuses.
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Preview PNW
Want to learn more about Purdue University Northwest? Join us at our Hammond Campus for Preview PNW! This open-house experience shares how PNW offers real-world experience in 70+ areas of study.
PNW Theatre Company: Moon Over Buffalo!
PNW Theatre Company: Moon Over Buffalo!
Join the PNW Theatre Company for their spring production of Ken Ludwig's “Moon Over Buffalo,” directed by Eric Shea.
PNW Theatre Company: Moon Over Buffalo!
PNW Theatre Company: Moon Over Buffalo!
Join the PNW Theatre Company for their spring production of Ken Ludwig's “Moon Over Buffalo,” directed by Eric Shea.
4 events,
Latino Graduation Celebration
Latino Graduation Celebration
Join us for a Latino Graduation Celebration where we honor all Latino students who have successfully completed a degree at PNW.
PNW Theatre Company: Moon Over Buffalo!
PNW Theatre Company: Moon Over Buffalo!
Join the PNW Theatre Company for their spring production of Ken Ludwig's “Moon Over Buffalo,” directed by Eric Shea.
PNW Theatre Company: Moon Over Buffalo!
PNW Theatre Company: Moon Over Buffalo!
Join the PNW Theatre Company for their spring production of Ken Ludwig's “Moon Over Buffalo,” directed by Eric Shea.
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Spring 2024 Final Exams
Spring 2024 final exams run April 29 through May 4. Good luck on your finals!
3 events,
Application Deadline: Women and Minorities in Water and Energy Sectors
The PNW Water Institute is looking for high school and college students interested in water, energy and environmental systems for sustainable agriculture and rural development. Participants will receive a $500 stipend.
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Application Deadline: Fostering a Culture of Resilience
Apply to join your colleagues in an eight-week online course to learn more about how to create a culture at PNW that promotes a sense of belonging among students, faculty and staff.
International Graduate Celebration
International Graduate Celebration
Join us for an Internation Graduate Celebration where we celebrate international students who have completed a degree at PNW.