Explore Norris Signature Programs
Discover quarterly Norris-wide programs available to students, staff, and the community alike. Learn more about signature programs such as weekly programs in Luna's Pub & Grill, Norris at Night, student exam relief, holiday celebrations, summer cinemas, and more.

Join us for our weekly programming on Next Up! Stage! in Luna's Pub & Grill! Gather your friends for Tuesday Night Karaoke, Thursday Trivia, Variety Nights, and more!
Each fall during Wildcat Welcome, Norris hosts Norris at Night as a fun-filled event that introduces students to all that Norris University Center offers. Learn more about the events students don't want to miss!
Each quarter, Norris hosts a variety of engaging events that serves as a relief to students during exam week. Take a break, unwind, and spend time with friends! Activities include outdoor games, late night breakfast, wellness kits, dedicated student study space, and more. Program is free to all participating NU students.
Every fall quarter, join us at Norris for a spooky good time! Activities include Halloween Bash, free candy, hands-on Halloween artmaking, pumpkin carving, and more.
Summer Cinema is Northwestern University’s summer movie series sponsored by the Office of Summer Sessions and Norris University Center. Join us on Kahn Pavillion to enjoy a movie, free snacks, and family-friendly entertainment. Program is free and open to all. RSVP required.
Each summer, Norris offers a variety of summertime programs. Learn more about annual Summer Cinemas, Lunch on the Lake, and more.
Arts programs and initiatives at Norris offer creative opportunities to campus and community members alike. Norris' initiatives aim to support and make accessible the arts and artists across campus and beyond. Programs range from hands-on artmaking, exhibiting artist talks, quarterly non-credit mini courses, seasonal holiday events, and more.
Learn something new with a mini course! The Norris Mini Course program offers a wide variety of non-credit, recreational, classes for adults four times a year, beginning in October, January, April, and July. Established in 1973, the program continues to offer over 30 recreational courses