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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

Upcoming Events

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. Here you can fill your bags with fidget toys, eye masks, stress balls, snacks, and self-care items to get you through exams. We will be on the ground floor of main library on March 16 from 1-3pm! 

April 10: Afternoon at the Block

Join the Office of Student Transition Experiences at the Block Museum on Friday, April 10th from 1-2:30pm for an afternoon of exploration. We will go on a Student Ambassador guided tour exploring exhibits focused on labor and consumerism, the consequences of the 2015 Gold King Mine Spill, and Muslim portraiture in Mali. To learn more about the exhibits, check out the Block Museum Website. We will end our visit with some sweet treats and conversations, as well as learning about the Block's Student Associate's program. No RSVP required!

April 16: Halfway There: Second Year Celebration

Calling all second years! Join OSTE and Off Campus Life on April 16 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. in Parkes Hall 122 to celebrate two years down and two to go at Northwestern! This Halfway There Celebration is a chance to pause, reflect on how far you’ve come since your first days on campus, and look ahead to the opportunities that will shape your final two years. Enjoy dinner, interactive activities, a raffle, and curated resources designed to help you make the most of what’s next—whether that’s living off campus, research, study abroad, internships, or life after graduation. Come celebrate your growth, reconnect with your community, and step confidently into the second half of your Northwestern journey.

More events to come!