Homecoming
Thank you for joining us in PNW’s 2023 Homecoming celebrations!
From the Chancellor’s Cup to the Mane Event and our Homecoming Dance, PNW’s Homecoming week is filled with fun events for the PNW community to show their pride! Stay tuned for announcements about the 2024 Homecoming celebrations.
Highlights from Homecoming
PNW's Homecoming week is filled with events from Decorate the House to our biggest event, the Mane Event!
Students show their PNW Pride with bursts of color at the 2022 Pride Stride 5K color run/walk!
Students get ready to kick off the most vibrant homecoming event: Pride Stride!
Our annual Chancellor's Cup Challenge brought in 2,387 items this year for the PNW Food Pantry! Congratulations to the Honors College (Faculty/Staff Division) and the HTM Club (Student Organization Division) on their wins in this year's challenge!
Homecoming fun on Westville campus included window painting and a skate party!
The Mane Event filled the gym with support for our men's and women's basketball teams!
Students showed off their pride and kept the energy up throughout the basketball games!
Homecoming's biggest event featured food, giveaways and plenty of photo opportunities!
The VIP section had the best seats in the house paired with food and drinks from Byway Brewery.
Students joined the PNW Honors College and Student Life to show off their trivia skills!
Even our windows are full of PNW Pride during Homecoming week.
Homecoming ended on a musical note with a cruise-themed dance party!
Decorate the House – Window Painting
Westville – January 25
Hammond – January 27
Help paint PNW black and gold!
PNW students, faculty and staff are encouraged to participate and help bring the festive atmosphere throughout the campus!
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.
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!
Thank You PNW Community!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Chancellor’s Cup challenge! Congratulations to our winners.
Faculty/Staff Division
Student Organization Division
The HTM Club
We collected 2387 items this year, so our pantry is well-stocked. Look out for more food drives this semester!
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!
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!
Homecoming Sponsors
To request a disability-related accommodation for this event, please contact the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at timothyg@pnw.edu or (219) 989-2163 five days prior to the event.