Purdue University Northwest – Hammond Campus
Constitution Day Presentation – Hammond
Join CHESS for a Constitution Day presentation by professor Saul Lerner on the Hammond campus.
Afro-Latino Founding of the American Colonies
This event explores the Afro-Latinx founding of the American Colonies specifically, looking at the Florida region of the US.
Horror Film Screening & Discussion Series: The Exorcist (1973)
How does horror work, and why do we like it?
Rhino: Act II Spring 2021 Production
Enjoy a PNW virtual performance. This play explores ideas of mob mentality, cultural conformity, mass movements and fascism.

CHESS Student Advisory Board Invited Faculty Speaker
Join us for a Q&A with Russel Mayo, Assistant Professor of English. Learn more about his background and current research.
History of Black Music
As part of PNW's Black History Month celebration, join DJ Trice for a DJ set and virtual lesson exploring the history of Black music!
Building Community Through the Arts: Black History Month Poetry Slam
All are invited to enjoy our annual poetry slam this year featuring top artists from across the nation.
The Roundtable Perspective: The Digital Ecosystem
Steve Jones, Ph.D., Professor of Communication and Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Chicago, joins host Thomas J. Roach, Ph.D. on Lakeshore PBS to discuss the rise of electronic devices and how smart systems such as Siri and Alexa influence the way we communicate.
Petty Poetry with Ashlee Haze
As part of PNW's Black History Month events, join a virtual workshop with poet Ashlee Haze during which PNW students can learn how to write petty poetry.
The Roundtable Perspective: Climate Change at the Indiana Dunes and Calumet Region
Mark Bouman, Ph.D., Chicago Region Program Coordinator of the Chicago Field Museum joins host Thomas J. Roach, Ph.D. on Lakeshore PBS to discuss how climate change and other effects on nature are causing certain wildlife to go extinct.