Student Activities hosts a number of events that are available for students and members of the community.
Battle of the Bands
Battle of the Bands, co-sponsored by Purdue Calumet’s Student Activities and Thunderclap Recording Studios, was held on Saturday, October 22, 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. in the PUC gym located in the Fitness and Recreation building.
Sixteen local bands competed for recording time and a professional consultation with Thunderclap Recording Studio and for gift certificates from Rubino’s Music Center
The Student Organizations Awards Banquet and Dance
Fine Arts Student Association and Black Student Union received the Purdue Alumni Association Calumet Organization of the year. Society for Human Resource Management received the Purdue Alumni Association Calumet Community Service Award.
The Activities and Comunity Service Excellence(ACE) Award went to Marisol Edmond. David Bustamante received the UPS - Student Leader of the Year award.
Chancellor’s Cookout
The cookout is sponsored by Chancellor Cohen and his wife Patricia Cohen, at the Kuiper House. The cookout is for student origanzation leaders to meet him and his senior leadership team.
Student Life - Picnic
Student Activities annually hosts a picnic in the Founder’s Plaza, during the Stress Free week in the spring semester. This is a chance for students to relax at picnic tables enjoying snow cones as well as hot dogs, chips and beverages. A DJ is also at the picnic providing tunes for the students to enjoy.
Chancellor’s Reading Circle
The Chancellor’s Reading Circle invites students to expand their opportunity for intellectual interaction with faculty on campus outside the classroom setting. Students read a book chosen by a faculty member and later attend a book discussion held at the Kuiper House, Chancellor Howard Cohen’s home. The discussions are always free-flowing and very enjoyable. Books are complimentary and available in the Student Activities office.
Homecoming
Every year in February, the PUC Peregrines welcome the homecoming of mens’ and womens’ basketball teams. The students elect a Homecoming King and Queen to be crowned at the dance following the mens’ game.
Stress Free Week
This event is designed to help students relieve their stress during the week prior to final exams. During the week, massage chairs, stress counseling and relaxation activities are available courtesy of Student Activities, the Wellness Center, the Counseling Center and the Library, among others.
UPS Music Lunch Series
Local musicians are spotlighted once a month in Calumet Falls (SUL). Performances are scheduled during lunchtime and admission is free. Everyone is welcome!
Community Service Projects
There are many opportunities for you and your organization to volunteer in the community. Student organizations have volunteered with Hospice, The Boys and Girls Club, local women’s shelters and other local charities in the past. Click here for more information.
Student Organizations Fair / Welcome Back & Rush Week
Students can become acquainted with the various organizational groups on campus during the Student Organizations Fair/Welcome Back Week and Rush Week. These events, held in the SUL Concourse the first week of classes in fall and spring semesters, give students the opportunity to meet student organization members with similar interests, while simultaneously adding a new dimension to their college education.
Leadership Workshops
Monthly workshops cover topics such as diversity, applying to graduate school, motivating yourself and more. The Inspired Leaders Series workshop schedule is available in the Center for Career Develoment and Outreach in the SULB.
Student Government Association
Student Government Association, elections take place in the spring semester.
