Indiana University Northwest, and the Center for Economic and Education and Research (CEER) at Indiana University Northwest, will host a free webinar exploring the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Open to the public, the virtual event, “COVID-19 Economic Effects on Northwest Indiana,” is scheduled for 1 to 2:30 p.m., Wednesday May 13, and will be accessible online via the Zoom video platform and Facebook Live. Micah Pollak, associate professor of economics at IU Northwest and director of CEER, has convened six panelists from a variety of areas to discuss the wide-ranging impact of the pandemic and the state’s response on the region. To participate in the event, attendees should register online at https://iu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0OhKyXYypLHfQXP and a Zoom connection link will be provided in advance of the event start time. Attendees who are unable to register in advance may view the event on the IU Northwest School of Business and Economics Facebook page at facebook.com/iunbiz