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September 2021
Athletics Week Ahead
Get ready to roar and cheer on the PNW Pride with a look at the home games in our Athletics Week Ahead!
Tai Chi Class Series
Join Tai Chi expert, Barbara Goldfarb, to find your center through the practice of Tai Chi.
Hammond Campus Lockdown Drill
We will be conducting a lockdown drill at the Hammond campus.
The Origins and Future of Critical Race Theory
Join Lee B. Artz, Ph.D. with Patrick Anderson, Ph.D., for a discussion on The Origins and Future of Critical Race Theory as part of the PNW Race, Racism, Anti-Racism Series.
Breaking Bread: COVID-19, Anti-Racism and Critical Conversations on Social Justice
Join CHESS for a conversation about difficult topics impacting our community and beyond. This event is open to the community.
October 2021
Looking Local: East Chicago’s Latina/o Histories
This two-part event explores the rich history of Latinas and Latinos in East Chicago, Indiana.
Rock the Blacktop: Battle of the Bands
Get ready to rock the blacktop! We’re bringing you up for a birds eye view of campus for a battle of the bands.
Rescheduled: Johnny V. Wildflowers: A Tribute To Tom Petty Concert
Johnny V’s Wildflowers is a Tom Petty tribute act, fronted by Johnny V, one of Northwest Indiana’s most well-known and charismatic performers.
Guided Hike – Medicinal and Edible Plants
We'll be searching for plants that have medicinal and edible properties, some used for tea or seasonings and others for healing purposes.
Six on Six Co-Ed Volleyball Entry Deadline
Join a six on six co-ed volleyball league as part of the fall 2021 intramural sports on the Hammond campus.
Tai Chi Class Series
Join Tai Chi expert, Barbara Goldfarb, to find your center through the practice of Tai Chi.
The Borders of Queer Latinidad
This events starts a conversation about Queer Latinidad, an imaginary community situated at the intersections of race, gender, sexuality and nation.
Fall Prairie Walk
You'll be hard pressed to find someone as passionate about prairies than a naturalist at the Gabis Arboretum! Join him to learn about prairie plants and how to identify them.
Just for Kids! Creepy Crawly Series: All about INSECTS!
Join a Gabis naturalist to take a look at all different types of insects and what makes an insect an insect.
Prepping your Gardens for Winter
The frost will be here before we know it! Learn how to prepare your gardens to get through the harsh winter.
Fall Break
There are no classes but campus offices are open.
Tai Chi Class Series
Join Tai Chi expert, Barbara Goldfarb, to find your center through the practice of Tai Chi.
Walk & Talk with Venkat Kavuri, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon
Gabis Arboretum aand Community Healthcare Systems partnered to bring you monthly casual walks at the arboretum with a healthcare provider.
Two On Two Bags Tournament
Join a two on two bags tournament as part of the fall 2021 intramural sports in the Westville DSAC gym!
Stargazing
Join Purdue Northwest Astronomers at Gabis Arboretum for an evening of stargazing and planet viewing.
Hispanic Heritage Festival
Join us as we celebrate the diversity and richness of the Hispanic/Latinx community. Free food, live entertainment and family-friendly activities will be offered.
Woodland Tree Trek
Take a walk through the woodlands and learn about the diversity of trees growing at the arboretum.
Open Art Studio
Bring your own painting supplies and easels and sit at the Meyer Pavilion in the Arboretum to use as your inspiration.
Sinai Forum: An Overview of the Pandemic from the Inside with Deborah Birx, MD
Join the Sinai Forum at Purdue University Northwest for An Overview of the Pandemic from the Inside with Deborah Birx, MD.
Spring 2022 Priority Registration Begins
Get ready to register for Spring 2022! Priority registration begins Monday, October 18.
CHESS Distinguished Speaker Series: Representation of Mexicanness in Animated Films
Save the date for a CHESS Distinguished Speaker Series!
Implications of Race and Racism in Student Evaluations of Teaching: The Hate U Give
Join LaVada U. Taylor, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Education at PNW with other author-panelists for a virtual book launch as part of the PNW Race, Racism, Anti-Racism Series.
Fall Career Expo
The Purdue University Northwest Fall Career Expo is a career fair for students and alumni of Purdue University that are seeking full-time employment and internships across all industries and academic majors.
Just for Kids! Creepy Crawly Series: All about BATS!
Join a Gabis naturalist to learn all about bats. We will start the class off with a book on bats.
Prepping Garden Tools for Winter
Learn from master gardeners so your tools will be in top shape next spring.
Eight Ball League Entry Deadline
Join an eight ball league as part of the fall 2021 intramural sports on the Hammond campus.
Halloween Night Hike
Join a Gabis Arboretum naturalist for a look into the mysterious wildlife that comes out during nightfall.
November 2021
Princes of Peace and Ethics of Protest: Gandhi, King, Dalai Lama, Mandela
Karen B. Morris, Ph.D. with Deepa Majumdar, D.S.Sc., discuss Princes of Peace and Ethics of Protest: Gandhi, King, Dalai Lama, Mandela as part of the PNW Race, Racism, Anti-Racism Series.
CHESS Distinguished Speaker Series: It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint: Anti-Racist Educators’ Journey of Engaging in Self-Work and Connecting Theory to Practice
Save the date for a CHESS Distinguished Speaker Series!
Building Community Through the Arts: Day of the Dead Celebration
Join us for a Day of the Dead celebration! The event will have food, fun, games, music and dance. It will be family friendly and open to the community.
RAD Defense Class – Westville
These programs for women provide a holistic approach to learning about how to defend yourself. Explore classes at Westville.
Sinai Forum: Dimensions in Testimony, Featuring the World Premiere of Interactive Biography with Holocaust Survivor Max Eisen
Join the Sinai Forum at Purdue University Northwest for By Chance Alone: A Remarkable True Story of Courage and Survival at Auschwitz with Max T. Eisen.
Stargazing
Join Purdue Northwest Astronomers at Gabis Arboretum for an evening of stargazing and planet viewing.
Last Day to Drop a Fall 2021 Class
The last day to drop a course for Fall 2021 is Friday, November 12 by 4:30 p.m. You are encouraged to meet with your academic advisor before dropping or withdrawing.
Thanksgiving Break
There are no classes due to the Thanksgiving holiday but campuses are open.
Thanksgiving Break Weekend
There are no classes due to the Thanksgiving holiday and campuses are closed.
“Who is hurt by racism? You might be surprised to find out….”
Alan J. Spector, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology and Center for Global Studies at PNW discusses who is hurt by racism as part of PNW Race, Racism, Anti-Racism Series.
December 2021
Sinai Forum: On Justice and Mercy with Bryan Stevenson
Join the Sinai Forum at Purdue University Northwest for On Justice and Mercy with Bryan Stevenson.
Fall 2021 Classes End
Fall classes end on Saturday, December 12. The next week is final exams!
Fall 2021 Final Exam Week
Good luck on your final exams!
Fall 2021 Final Grades Due
Final Grades are due Tues, Dec 21, by 5:00 p.m. (Central).
January 2022
Sinai Forum: Into the Icy Realm with Paul Nicklen
Join the Sinai Forum at Purdue University Northwest for Into the Icy Realm with Paul Nicklen.
Spring 2022 Classes Begin
Welcome Back! Spring 2022 classes begin today. Have a great semester!
Spring 2022 Late Registration Begins
Spring 2022 late registration begins Monday, January 10 and runs through Friday, January 14 at 4 p.m. Students can register for classes or adjust their schedules on the Registration tab in myPNW.
Last Day for 100% Refund for Spring 2022
Last day for Spring 2022 refund of tuition and fees by 4 p.m.
Spring 2022 Late Registration Ends
Spring 2022 late registration ends on Friday, January 14 by 4 p.m.
February 2022
Sinai Forum: An Afternoon with Steve Wozniak
Join the Sinai Forum at Purdue University Northwest for An Afternoon with Steve Wozniak.
Summer 2022 Registration Begins
Contact your academic advisor regarding questions about course selection and staying on track for graduation.
March 2022
Spring Recess
Spring Recess runs Monday, March 14 through Saturday, March 19.
Fall 2022 Priority Registration Begins
Contact your academic advisor regarding questions about course selection and staying on track for graduation.
April 2022
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.
Spring 2022 Classes End
Spring 2022 classes end today.
May 2022
Spring 2022 Final Exams
May 2 through May 7 is the spring 2022 final exams period.
Spring 2022 Final Grades Due
Final grades are due by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10.