STUDENT AFFAIRS

Cider and Connections

November 13, 3:00 - 4:30 PM

FREE CIDER? FREE DONUTS? SAY LESS!

Join us for Cider & Connections, where sweet treats and new friendships come together! Grab some delicious cider and donuts, meet new people, and enjoy a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Who knows? Your next best friend might be just one conversation away!

Good treats, good vibes, and great company. What's not to love?

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Israel Elections 2026: A New Phase?

November 17, 10:00-11:30 AM, Zoom

David Horovitz, founding editor of The Times of Israel, will join us to analyze the results of the 2026 Israeli elections and what may come next. We are honored to host him for an in-depth, interview-style conversation. Learn more here.

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Block Student Alumni on the Making of Perennial Blossom (2022)

November 18, 3:30-4:15 PM, Block Museum

Join Solome Bezuneh ‘24 and Karan Gowda ‘22, former Block Museum Student Associates, and Isabella Ko, Engagement Coordinator and Educator, in the Living Room for a discussion of the creative process that resulted in the photograph Perennial Blossom, from the series Parting Gift, by the artist Leondard Suryajaya.

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The Worlds We Build: AI, NVIDIA Omniverse, and the Rise of Physical AI

November 19, 12:00-1:30 PM, The Devereaux Room, Deering Library

Drawing on more than two decades in visual effects, Frankie Liu will explore the parallels between the digital transformation of filmmaking and today’s rise of physical AI, examining how NVIDIA Omniverse, digital twins, and simulation are helping researchers and engineers build virtual worlds where intelligent machines can learn, test, and interact. Learn more here.

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Fiat Retreat

November 20-22

This retreat is an invitation to step away from the noise, pressure, and busyness of Northwestern life—and to get honest about one question: Where is God inviting you to say yes? Through prayer, witness talks, creative activities, silence, and more, we’ll explore what it really means to trust God in the concrete reality of your life. Reserve now.

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Antonius-Tín Bui in Conversation: Students Shape the Collection

December 2, 6:00-7:30 PM, Block Museum

Join us to celebrate the 2025-26 Student Acquisition: and you, all future tense, leak through by artist Antonius-Tín Bui. Bui’s wide-ranging practice spans hand-cut paper, community engagement, performance, and soft sculpture, often engaging with hybrid identities and our complex relationship with time. Learn more here.

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Participate in Paid Kellogg Research Studies

Kellogg behavioral research studies involve economic games, group interactions, decision-making tasks, and surveys--either online or in-person. All participants are compensated for their time, as much as $28/hour, and always have the choice to participate or pass. Start the two-step enrollment process or contact Kellogg Behavioral Team.

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SitSpotNU: Grounding for Leadership

November 12, 3:00-3:30 PM, Marjorie Weinberg Garden

SitSpotNU invites students, faculty, and staff to step away from the busy pace of campus and connect with nature. Meet us on the steps of Deering Library. Join our GroupMe for occasional updates and reminders.

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Mind & Wellness Mini-Retreat & Dinner

November 13, 3:30-5:30 PM, Parkes Hall

Take a break from the busy quarter with the Drop-In Meditation Community and the Mind Science Society’s Mind & Wellness Mini-Retreat, an afternoon exploring mindfulness and our relationship with the mind. The event will feature a talk by Professor Grabowecky, guided meditation and reflection, and a shared mindful meal. Register today!

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Reading and Resilience Book Club - The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

Through December 1

This bi-weekly group is for student survivors of interpersonal violence and their allies/support persons. Through engagement with creative fiction - this group will offer a space to explore media portrayals of survivorship, process personal experiences in relation to chosen prose, and explore themes related to experiences of violence.

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Wellness Coaching

Wellness Coaching is a collaborative, non-judgmental process to help you identify and achieve your health and wellness goals related to: physical activity, sleep, healthy eating, time management, and stress management. Sessions are one-on-one, confidential, and free for all Northwestern students.

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Alcohol, Cannabis and Other Drugs Consultation

ACOD Consults are free, confidential appointments where students are invited to have frank and open conversations about substance use and harm reduction with a health educator. This is a space for students to ask questions about substances, harm reductions, and talk about their relationship with substances.

Sign up today.

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mindfulNU Fall Cohort

Ready to give mindfulness and meditation a little bit of a deeper dive? Feeling lost on how to make these practices a regular habit? Join the next mindfulNU cohort, an evidence-based program using meditation, journaling, small-group dialogue, and reflection in community to learn new ways of being. Open to all students and co-led by students.

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Spiritual Direction

A new academic year brings excitement, uncertainty, and big questions about who you are and where you’re headed. Spiritual direction offers a confidential, one-on-one space to reflect on transitions, purpose, identity, or what feels important. No religious or spiritual background is needed. Sign up for a preliminary session to learn more.

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Drop-In Meditation Community

Parkes 204

Join our Drop-In Mindfulness Meditation Community for guided mindfulness practice on Wednesdays from 12:15–12:45 p.m., or come Fridays for Yoga from 3:30–4 p.m. and guided meditation from 4–4:30 p.m. All sessions meet in the Multi-Belief Space (Parkes 204) and are open to all. No previous experience necessary!

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Norris Blood Drive, Give Blood for VIP Ryan Field Access

November 13, 9:30 AM-2:30 PM, Norris, Louis Room

Northwestern is competing in the We Give Blood competition, where all 18 Big Ten schools are going head-to-head to see which school can raise the most blood donations through December 4!

Join us at Norris University Center on November 13 to donate blood and help the Wildcats climb the leaderboard! As a special thank-you, donors will receive exclusive access to a VIP Ryan Field experience on November 19, including a behind-the-scenes tour of the stadium, access to the Wildcat hype tunnel, and a chance to walk onto the field! Appointments are encouraged, and walk-ins are welcome.

Don't forget to log your donation at BigTen.org/Abbott to help Northwestern win!

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We Give Blood at Ryan Field, VIP Stadium Experience

November 19, 11:00 AM-6:00 PM, Ryan Field

 Hey Cats! What if you could save lives, enjoy free food, and get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Ryan Field, all in one day?

Join us on November 19 for a special We Give Blood event at Ryan Field! Northwestern is competing against all 17 other Big Ten schools to see which university can record the most blood donations through December 4. Come donate blood and enjoy complimentary food from The Fat Shallot, along with exclusive access to Ryan Field's locker rooms, Wildcat hype tunnel, and other VIP areas of the stadium! It's a unique opportunity to experience Ryan Field while helping the Wildcats compete for the top spot on the leaderboard.

Be sure to log your donation at BigTen.org/Abbott to make it count for Northwestern!

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Morton Schapiro Distinguished Secondary School Teaching Award

Deadline December 15

Graduating Seniors can submit a nomination for a transformative high school teacher to win the Morton Schapiro Distinguished Secondary School Teaching Award. Winners will be honored at Commencement 2027 and receive a $5000 prize along with an additional $5000 for their school. Deadline to submit is December 15.

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Enroll in Organizing for Justice

Are you interested in organizing and advocacy work? Want to build resilient movements, sustain your involvement, and engage across conflict without burning out? The Organizing for Justice course is for you! We'll combine classroom theory with hands-on experience working with organizers on a project.

• ASIAN_AM 203
• GSS 250

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CSAW's Opioid Overdose Prevention and Naloxone Training

Attendees will learn how to recognize signs of an opioid overdose, identify when it is appropriate to use Narcan, learn how to administer Narcan to an individual they believe is experiencing an overdose, and identify additional emergency steps to take. All attendees will receive a two-pack of Narcan upon completion of the training. Sign up here.

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Data Viz Championship

Enter the Data Viz championship as part of Love Data Week in partnership with the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA). Students must use the NCAA Women’s Basketball data available here to produce a data viz for submission. Students work independently, but office hours are in Mudd 2124 on January 7 and 13. Cash prizes will be awarded to participants who finish 1st ($250), 2nd ($150), or 3rd ($75). The due date is January 15, 2027.

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Study Abroad Fair

November 12, 12:00-3:00 PM

Stop by the Study Abroad Fair to learn about studying abroad! This is an opportunity to learn more about the different credit-bearing study abroad programs offered at Northwestern, and you can chat with program providers, campus partners, GLO advisers, and student ambassadors. RSVP here.

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NCA Career Ambassador Fall Advising Drop-In Hours

Main Library (Core) and 630 Lincoln Street (NCA)

NCA Career Ambassadors offer resume, cover letter, and quick career help at the Main Library Mon–Thu, 5–7 p.m. ’Cats Closet offers free professional attire Thu, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., and Fri, 10 a.m.–12 p.m..

Learn more here.

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Drop-In Peer Tutoring

Shepard and Schapiro Halls

Come see the ASLA Peer Tutors for free help with variety of courses! You can find them Sunday through Thursday. Locations include Schapiro Hall, Shepard Hall, Tech, the Women’s Center, and the Multicultural Center.

Subjects Covered: Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Economics, Engineering Analysis, Math, Physics, and Statistics

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