Homecoming 2023
January 25 to February 3
Join us for PNW’s 2023 Homecoming celebrations! Come out to experience some favorite HoCo traditions and create new memories during this annual celebration of PNW.
From trivia to the Mane Event, we can’t wait to see the entire PNW community during this week-long celebration! View all of our fun-filled events below.
Mane Event
FEBRUARY 2
HAMMOND CAMPUS – FITNESS & RECREATION CENTER, JOHN FRIEND COURT
Cheer on men’s and women’s basketball while enjoying free food, giveaways and more at HoCo’s biggest event!
All PNW students will be admitted for free with PNW student ID.
Homecoming Dance
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 FROM 5 P.M. TO 9 P.M.
HAMMOND CAMPUS – ALUMNI HALL
Come out for a cruise-themed dance party with DJ, photo booth, dance-a-thon fundraiser, and more! Join Student Life and Student Government Association for this night of fun!
Open to PNW students with ID.
Homecoming Events
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!
Decorating Steps
- Pick up paint at either designated headquarter.
- Paint a designated window in the theme of PNW, Roaring Ahead, etc.
- Return on Friday, February 3 for a clean-up party!
Terms and Conditions
- ONLY soap based paint provided at either designated headquarter may be used.
- Paint can ONLY be applied to clear, open glass surfaces in specified areas (no paint on or over any vinyl lettering or signage).
- Participants are responsible for cleaning the window(s) on Friday, February 3.
- If there is any damage to University property, the unit is responsible for the cost of repairs.
Career Center Clothing Drive
Through January 30
The PNW Career Center will be hosting a Professional Clothing Drive for their career closet until January 30. We are asking you to search through your clothing and donate any gently used professional interview attire which will help us stock our closet.
See Item List and More Information
Chancellor’s Cup Challenge Benefitting the PNW Food Pantry
January 30 through February 2
PNW community supporting PNW students! This week the Pride will focus efforts on alleviating food insecurity on campus by filling the shelves of the PNW Food Pantry! The entire PNW community is encouraged to participate in the Chancellor’s Challenge!
New for 2023: We will also add a Chancellor’s Cup for Student Organizations!
Spirit Days
January 30 through February 3
Roar up the HoCo spirit by dressing up for spirit days! We will be on the prowl taking photos to share on social media so come dressed to impress!
- Monday, January 30 – Wear Your Swag
- Tuesday, January 31 – Professional Attire/Zoom
- Wednesday, February 1 – Decades
- Thursday, February 2 – PNW Pride
- Friday, February 3 – “Cruise” or Beach Day
Leo Family Night
Hammond Campus:
Monday, January 30
4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in CLO 139, 180, 190 and 192
Westville Campus:
Monday, January 30
4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in DSAC 1021
Come hang out with PNW’s very own mascot, Leo! Student parents are invited to bring their little ones to enjoy food, a fight song activity and games!
Headshots and Clothing Closet
Tuesday, January 31 from Noon to 2 p.m.
Westville Campus – LSF 104
Upcoming interview or networking event but have nothing to wear? Come check out the Career Center’s clothing closet, get a professional headshot taken, and learn great questions to ask at networking events.
Trivia Night
Tuesday, January 31 From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Hammond Campus – Alumni Hall
Join Honors College and Student Life for trivia night!
Team up with friends and test your trivia knowledge on a wide array of topics, including PNW trivia and traditions!
Skate Party
Wednesday, February 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Westville Campus – DSAC
Enjoy an afternoon of roller-skating and laser tag fun with friends on the ThrillAmaze portable skate rink! Skates provided.
Headshots and Clothing Closet
Wednesday, February 1 from Noon to 2 p.m.
Hammond Campus – SULB 349
Upcoming interview or networking event but have nothing to wear? Come check out the Career Center’s clothing closet, get a professional headshot taken, and learn great questions to ask at networking events.
The Mane Event
FEBRUARY 2
Hammond Campus – Fitness & Recreation Center, John Friend Court
Cheer on men’s and women’s basketball while enjoying free food, giveaways and more at HoCo’s biggest event!
All PNW students will be admitted for free with PNW student ID.
Schedule
- 4 p.m. – Doors Open
- 5 p.m. – Women’s Basketball vs Lake Superior State
- 7 p.m. – Men’s Basketball vs Lake Superior State
Homecoming Dance
Friday, February 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Hammond Campus – Alumni Hall
Come out for a cruise-themed dance party with DJ, photo booth, dance-a-thon fundraiser, and more! Join Student Life and Student Government Association for this night of fun!
Open to PNW students with ID.
Whether it's old traditions or new forms of fun, PNW Homecoming always offers plenty of fun for students!
The Homecoming "Mane Event" gathers PNW students, alum and fans to cheer on the Pride men's and women's basketball teams!
Selfie booths offer PNW students a fun spot to capture their Pride during Homecoming.
The PNW 5K Community Walk “Students Helping Students One Step at a Time," sponsored by the Honors College, helped to raise funds and grow awareness for the Dean of Students emergency fund.
The annual Chancellor's Cup challenges sees units across the university competing to donate the most food to PNW's Food Pantries!
Donations went directly to food-insecure students. The Honors College took home last year's Chancellor's Cup!
Even our windows show off PNW Pride during Homecoming week!
Homecoming comes to an end at the Mane Event - HoCo's biggest event and a fun game-time experience.
The S.H.I.N.E Remembrance Garden was revealed as participants walked the trails at Gabis Arboretum during S.H.I.N.E’s Spring Forward Walk.
Students learned from Jorge Lopez with the Career Center and successful entrepreneurs and PNW Alumni Chelsea Whittington and Alan Myszkowski in a virtual Zoom panel: The PNW Alumni Owned Business Network: Side Hustle to MANE Hustle.
Dogs make the best study buddies.
Powering Onward
PNW students have plenty of ways to get involved, make new friends and create lasting college memories.
From alumni perks to special events, explore all of the benefits of being a Purdue Northwest grad!
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