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 2025
January 10th: Summer Research Opportunities
Are you interested in getting involved in research this summer? The Office of Undergraduate Research provides a plethora of opportunities to receive grants that will support your studies! Join us January 10th from 12-1pm in the Wildcat Room of Norris to learn about how you can get involved.
January 25th: Trip to the Field Museum
On January 25th, OSTE will be partnering with the SOA Passport program to take first year students to the Field Museum for the day! Students will receive bus transportation to and from the museum, a free ticket for entry and a $15 meal voucher. There will be no cost to attend, but tickets are limited! More details to come January 13th!
January 31st: Winter Wellness Retreat
On January 31st, join us in Parkes Hall for a day dedicated to wellness from 3:30-6:30pm. This retreat is all about exploring pathways to wellbeing, belonging, and meaning-making, with a special focus on rest, renewal, and even having fun in the winter weather! More details can be found on our Wellness Website!
February 6th: Living Within Your Means
Join Student Transition Experiences and US Bank from 11-12:30pm for a finance workshop in the Norris Wildcat Room. Attendees will talk about money mindsets, tips for financial security, building a budget and more! We will also have snacks and giveaways! RSVP encouraged- you can also sign up for reminders!
March 17th: Finals Relief Kits
Finals week is hard. Let's start it off right with our Final's Relief Kits hosted in the lobby of Main Library on Monday, March 17th from 1-3pm! Students can come make to-go packs with snacks, drinks, brain break activities, fidget toys, and self care items to help you get through the last week of winter quarter. Sponsored by: Student Transition Experiences, Health Promotion and Wellness, University Libraries, Norris University Center, Religious and Spiritual Life, and Student Organizations and Activities! To learn about more finals relief events this quarter, visit our Wellness at NU website!