Cultural Heritage Celebration Committee
The Cultural Heritage Celebration Committee plans events that celebrate the diversity of PNW’s campus community.
The PNW community includes students, faculty and staff of various ethnicities, genders and backgrounds. Our committee aims to provide educational and uplifting events to the PNW community in order to build an inclusive campus.
Reach out to the committee with ideas or feedback by emailing chc@pnw.edu.
Signature Events
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Purdue University Northwest hosts yearly, multi-day events to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by combining the hopes, dreams, and aspirations of our campuses and surrounding community.
Black History Month
Black History Month honors the achievements, rich culture and history of African Americans and recognizes the important contributions and of Black individuals in society.
Women’s History Month
Purdue University Northwest hosts a range of Women’s History Month events focused on empowering women, discussing key women’s issues and recognizing accomplished university and community leaders.
Hispanic Heritage Month
PNW’s Hispanic Heritage Month activities engage the campus community and the public with events highlighting the Latinx communities’ history, culture, cuisine and contributions to the world.
- Arab American Heritage Month
- Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- Juneteenth
- Native American History Month
- LGBTQ+ Pride Month
Upcoming Events
Sep 10
HSI Panel (Hammond)Join experts, educators and community members to talk about what comes next, how to make the most of PNW’s Hispanic-Serving Institution status, and how to support Hispanic and other underrepresented students.
Sep 10
Brushes and BitesCommunal Group experience that provides the opportunity to get to know the Hispanic student body and their needs.
Sep 11
HSI Panel (Westville)Join experts, educators and community members to talk about what comes next, how to make the most of PNW’s Hispanic-Serving Institution status, and how to support Hispanic and other underrepresented students.
Sep 11
First Impressions Matter: Perfecting Professional Etiquette and Resume StrategiesJoin the Unity Hub in a resume workshop to help create a tool for your successful future.
News and Announcements
PNW to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with series of events
PNW’s annual Hispanic Heritage Festival is the marquee event for the university’s Hispanic Heritage Month programming.
Nominations Open for Latino Excellence Awards!
We are excited to announce that nominations are now open for our upcoming Latino Excellence Awards, which celebrates outstanding Latino staff, faculty and student leaders here at PNW!
Recapping summer 2024 at Purdue University Northwest
During summer 2024, Purdue University Northwest engaged its neighboring communities with impactful programming that celebrated and uplifted cultures, educated young children with hands-on activities and provided important school resources for families.
Co-Chairs
Iris E. Sanchez
Darien ThompsonThanks to Our Committee Members
- Don Babcock, Director of Economic Development and Community Relations
- Raven Chant, Assistant Director of Admissions – New Student Initiatives and Events
- Auburn Dodd, Admission Specialist – Strategic Initiatives
- Naomi Gomez, University Library Billing Clerk
- Jinai Gordon, Director of Student Life
- Tim Griffin, Associate Director – Office of Institutional Equity
- Brooke Hewson, International Program Specialist
- Britt Hudson, Assistant Dean of Students
- Maria Hughes, Assistant Professor of Nursing
- Scott Iverson, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Housing and Student Life
- Christina Maldonado, Parent, Community and Early Education Liaison
- Jane Thomas, Associate Professor of Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior
- Kale Wilk, Communications Specialist
- Terrell Sucre, Graduate Student Assistant