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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 19: Stolen School Film Screening

Come and learn about the history of the Foster School in Evanston. A short panel discussion with film makers and other Evanston community leaders will follow the short film screening. All are welcome. The screening will be held in McCormick Auditorium in Norris at 3pm. 

 

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. More details to come, but mark your calendars!

February 21: Argyle Lunar New Year Parade

To welcome the Year of the Horse, we’ll be heading down to the Argyle Lunar New Year Parade on Saturday February 21st. The event features 20+ local community groups, cultural institutions, dancers and performers!  In addition, a number of local organizations are planning pop-ups with family-friendly activities. We will be loading buses at Arts Circle at 11am. While students will have a chance to explore on their own, we will enjoy the parade at 1pm and street performances at 1:45pm before loading the buses to return to campus at 3. More details to come!

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! Additional details to be released. 

More events to come!