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Student Life Calendar

What's happening on campus? Find ways to have fun and meet new friends with PNW’s Student Life calendar!

Visitors interact at our STEM Career Expo

Fall 2025 STEM Industry Fair

September 9

The STEM Industry Job Fair is a business casual networking event for students and alumni of Purdue University Northwest who are seeking full-time employment and internships in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

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Illustration of a guitar and musical notes over flowers and mushrooms with text: Acorn Concert Series, Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest, Valparaiso.

Acorn Concert Series

June 20 Through September 12

Gabis Arboretum invites families to enjoy five evenings of live music as part of our annual concert series. Pack a blanket or lawn chair and make lasting memories together in a beautiful, family-friendly setting.

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Student Life Highlights

Aug 31

Athletics Week Ahead

Come cheer on our PNW athletes this week!

Sep 02

Study Away Tabling

Get to know what’s new with the PNW Study Away program. 

Sep 03

Go Abroad with Gilman

Learn about Study Away Scholarships on September 3, 2025.

Sep 04

Go Abroad with Gilman

Learn about Study Away Scholarships on September 4, 2025.

All Student Events

Aug 31

Athletics Week Ahead

Come cheer on our PNW athletes this week!

Sep 02

Study Away Tabling

Get to know what’s new with the PNW Study Away program. 

Sep 03

Go Abroad with Gilman

Learn about Study Away Scholarships on September 3, 2025.

Sep 04

Go Abroad with Gilman

Learn about Study Away Scholarships on September 4, 2025.

Get Involved

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Student Organizations

From Spanish Club to our car-building Society of Automotive Engineers groups to student government, there are organizations for every passion and interest at PNW.

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Intramural Sports

Intramural sports are one of the best ways to get involved on campus and meet your fellow Pride members.

A PNW basketball player drives for a basket.

Athletics

Paws Up, Roar Pride! Go inside PNW athletics, from basketball and baseball to cross country and golf.