Sustainable Development Symposium

As the realities of global climate change, land remediation, and public health become
increasingly urgent in Northwest Indiana, this symposium aims to bring together scholars,
practitioners, and community leaders to explore the intersections of environmental
communication, social policy, and justice in relation to the United Nations Sustainable
Development Goals.
This event supports the development of an interdisciplinary certificate program in
Environmental Communication and Social Policy, aimed at training students and professionals
to deliberate on complex environmental issues and manage crises in local institutional settings.

Hosted by the Departments of Communication and Creative Arts, Behavioral Sciences, and
Biological Sciences, Purdue University Northwest
Location: Alumni Hall & Founders Study, PNW Hammond Campus
Date & Time: March 4th-March 5th, 2026
Proposal Deadline: October 19th, 2025, at 11:59 pm CT
Acceptance Announcement Date: November 21st, 2025

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