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Events and Opportunities

The Office of Student Transition Experiences hosts a variety of events each quarter to support students throughout their time at Northwestern. Check out our events below for Winter

Winter Quarter 2026

January 9: Summer Opportunities with Undergraduate Research

Join us in the Wildcat Room of Norris on Friday, January 9th for a presentation with the Office of Undergraduate Research. Learn more about funded research opportunities here at NU. Research is for everyone, and the space is not only for STEM students, but will also explore possibilities within humanities, journalism, social and behavioral sciences, and all creative disciplines. All students are invited to attend! 

January 13: Mocktails and Munchies featuring Jeopardy

Attention All Residents — you’re invited to Mocktails & Munchies, a fun and flavorful evening in partnership with OSTE and CSAW! Come enjoy delicious mocktails along with wings, charcuterie boards, and veggie/fruit trays, then jump into our Alcohol Awareness Jeopardy game for a chance to win big prizes like AirPods, Owala bottles, and more. Each year this event gets bigger and better, so you don’t want to miss out! 
Please note that prize winners must stay for the full duration of Jeopardy (start to finish) to claim their prize. This event will be hosted in Schapiro 101 and 104 from 6-7:30. We can’t wait to see you there!


January 30: Winter Wellness Retreat

Join the Office of Student Transition Experiences and Center for Student Advocacy and Wellness for our Winter Wellness Retreat on January 30th from 3-7pm in Parkes Hall! We have a lot of different activities for you to choose from and engage in that are focused on creativity, moving your body, recreation, and mindfulness. 

February 21: Argyle Lunar New Year Parade

Welcome the Year of the Horse at the Argyle Lunar New Year Parade! An annual tradition going back more than 40 years, the parade celebrates the Chinese and Lunar New Year along the Argyle commercial corridor in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood. Enjoy performances, community pop-ups and family-friendly fun. RSVP now to join us. Buses from campus will be provided! 

February 27: Build Your Career Series- Interviewing

Join Student Transition Experience and US Bank on Friday February 27th virtually from 1-2pm. We’ll help you learn how to prepare for a job interview – before, during, and after – plus share various pointers around responding to some common questions during an interview. RSVP required to receive the virtual link!

March 16: BYO Finals Relief Kits

Join the Office of Student Transition Experiences, Norris University Center, University Libraries, Center for Student Advocacy and Wellness, and Student Organizations and Activities for our annual build your own relief kits during finals week. We will be on the ground floor of main library on March 16 from 1-4pm! Additional details to be released. 

More events to come!