Attention campers! The annual Smart Dillo campaign is here to help you enjoy the great outdoors.
Review each Smart Dillo message in the weeks leading up to Dillo Day on May 18 to learn the roles and responsibilities that Northwestern students play in creating a safe community and enjoyable experience for everyone throughout the music festival.
Northwestern’s chapter of the Association of Women in Sports Media regularly hosts speaker events for students to learn from women in the industry. The group also hosts regular meetings, allowing members to discuss the industry and give and receive advice about the sports media world.
From community gathering spaces to book clubs, Multicultural Student Affairs has programming to celebrate APIDA Heritage Month on campus! Learn more about all the events hosted by MSA as well as APIDA registered student organizations and local community organizations.
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May 2, 5:00-8:00 PM - Block Museum of Art
The Block Museum of Art and Northwestern's Department of Art Theory and Practice celebrate the opening of 2024 MFA thesis exhibition, "Half & Half." Come experience the work of artists: Maximiliano Cervantes, Tarik Dobbs, Morisha Moodley, and Jonathan Rosemond. Reception in the lobby of the Block Museum.
May 2, 4:00-5:15 PM - Buffett Institute for Global Affairs, 1800 Sherman Ave. Suite 3-000
Join us for a Buffett Book Talk with Özge Samancı, author of the new graphic novel Evil Eyes Sea, a feminist political mystery set in Istanbul during the 1995 elections. It tells the story of two broke students who witnessed an unusual death on a scuba expedition.
May 3, 5:00-7:00 PM - Centennial Park
The nice weather is finally here! Celebrate with NU Nights this Friday with a picnic and books. Bring a picnic blanket, an appetite, and a friend! Do you have a book you want to donate to our exchange library? Our drop-off will be in the SOURCE in Norris Mon-Wed 1-3pm. So what are you waiting for?! Sign up today!
May 3, 4:00-6:00 PM
Hindu YUVA + Seva are excited to announce that we will be hosting a Spring Fest to celebrate Hindu/Sikh New Year! We will have various stalls with fun traditional activities like kite flying, henna, rangoli making, and a traditional wear photo booth. We will also have Indian snacks! The event is free and open to all. We hope to see you there and please bring your friends and family!
Dittmar Gallery in Norris Through 5/7 – University Library Through 6/14
Artist Bradley McCallum uses Foley’s video footage from the civil wars in Libya and Syria to create oil paintings that he further activates with augmented reality, allowing viewers to experience Foley’s presence, and the footage that inspired the paintings.
Through May 5
The 93rd Annual Waa-Mu show, Taken Away: A Musical Trilogy, is a unique presentation of three original short-form musicals, connected by the theme of loss and the poignant exploration of something being taken away.
May 7, 6:15-7:45 PM
Poverty and Her Daughters will explore the themes of poverty and education, poverty and violence, poverty and homelessness, and poverty and health outcomes/disabilities. Through a variety of lecture and conversation, participants will deepen their understanding of these themes and have an opportunity to learn about Catholic organizations that are addressing these issues today. The seminar takes place over four Tuesdays, starting May 7th from 6:15-7:45 p.m. CST (May 7, 14, 21, 28).
May 8 - 5:00-6:30 PM - Lutkin Memorial Hall, 700 University Place
Join us for a Buffett Lecture by Anne Applebaum, Pulitzer Prize winning historian, journalist and commentator on geopolitics, on "The Twilight of Democracy." She'll examine the challenges and opportunities of global political and economic change through historical and contemporary lenses. Informed by her expertise in Europe and her years of international reporting, she'll share perspectives on, and the far-reaching implications of, today’s volatile world events. Medill Professor Peter Slevin will moderate the discussion.
May 9, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM - South Lawn Norris
Join Artica Studios for a creative day in the sunshine! Artica’s largest annual event, PARTica offers a number of free art activities, from tie-dying, canvas painting, flower making, and more! Bandanas will be available for tie-dye. You are encouraged to bring a t-shirt of your own to dye!
In case of rain, join us in the Wildcat Room, Floor 1!
May 10, 7:00-8:00 PM
Sheil music ministers will join with Sheil Bienen School of Music students to present a benefit concert of art songs, chamber music, and concerted liturgical music. Music includes Copland, Mozart, Franck, and others. The concert is free and open to the public; proceeds from a free-will offering will go to support student retreats in the 2024-2025 academic year.
All are invited to add to the MAY Purple Praise board! Use our campus-wide Kudoboard to share your gratitude with friends, faculty, peers, advisers now through the end of the month!
May 5, 12:00-4:00 PM
Aimed at empowering student leaders to excel during transition, SOAcon is a one-of-its-kind event that will set the standard for student leadership development. Don’t miss out on the chance to connect with like-minded individuals, gain invaluable insights, network with affinity groups, gather resources and vendor contacts, try tasty catering, elevate your leadership skills, and WIN PRIZES! The event will feature sessions about funding tips, cancel culture, leading with empathy, forming effective collaborations, and more.
May 11 – 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
The Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts is holding general auditions for our Early Fall ‘24 shows. We hope that you consider auditioning for one or more of the many productions that will be happening at Northwestern this year! Auditions can be either in-person or virtual and are open to all students at Northwestern – (not just performance majors!)
May 17
Jumpstart students spend 300 hours over the academic year teaching language, literacy, and social-emotional skills at local preschools. Eligible Federal Work-Study students earn $14 per hour, and all students receive $1,290 to use towards tuition or student loans after 300 hours.
Students gain classroom experience and training in education and emotional development, build relationships with children and teachers at local partner schools, and develop leadership and teamwork skills to prepare them for future careers.
Applications Due May 27
Do you love kids? Want to be better connected to your Evanston neighbors? Interested in issues of education equity? You are invited to apply to work for Books and Breakfast, a morning before-school program supporting Evanston kids and addressing historic inequities in the school system.
Click the link for more info and to access the application. Applications are due May 27.
Tuesday, May 28 from 6:00-8:00 PM - Louis Room, Norris
The Wildcat Excellence Gratitude Celebration is an annual celebration event that recognizes and honors the outstanding leadership of our students, staff, faculty, student organizations, and their advisors. The end-of-year event is open to the entire Northwestern community and recognizes and extends gratitude for how NU members support and care for one another, lead with justice and equity at the center, and serve NU and the local Evanston and Chicago communities.
Have you ever had to help a drunk friend but weren’t sure exactly what you were doing? Attend a Red Watch Band bystander intervention training this spring quarter to learn more. The training will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to identify and intervene effectively in an alcohol-related medical emergency. You’ll learn about how to prevent and/or respond to an alcohol emergency; and the truth behind common alcohol-related myths.
SAM is looking for talented and dependable photographers, videographers, as well as photo/video editors. (or any combination of those) for Fall Quarter 2024. Ideally we would like to get you familiar with the team and your role this quarter. Candidates MUST have a portfolio for review. Work-Study is strongly preferred. If interested, read more about the job description and fill out the application here.
May 3, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
1821 Sheridan Rd
NU Nights is hosting a Picnic and Book Exchange on Friday May 3rd from 5 to 7 at Centennial Park. There will be blankets...
May 5, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Drive
SOA is pleased to announce the inaugural SOAcon event scheduled for May 5, 2024 at Norris University Center. This event ...
May 6, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Deering Library, 1937 Sheridan Road
Please join us for the 16th annual Writers Festival, featuring renowned writers offering public readings! This year's fe...
Join the Off-Campus Life team for an ice cream social from 6:00 to 7:30 PM and then walk through the Evanston neighborhoods around campus from 7:30 to 8:30 PM. Together, we will identify any lighting, accessibility, or other safety concerns and make our off-campus community safer!