Every weekday morning, Northwestern student tutors file into Evanston’s schools and sit down with elementary students to help with homework, read and chat about life. They volunteer through local nonprofit Books & Breakfast, which has partnered with Northwestern for nine years. Interested in volunteering for an hour one morning a week? Attend a training session on 1/8 or 1/9 at 8:30 a.m. at The Source.
Fraternity & Sorority Life invites you to explore joining opportunities happening throughout the 2026 Winter Quarter! Winter Quarter is a popular time to affiliate, and each year we welcome hundreds of new members. Fraternity & Sorority Life offers lasting community, leadership development, and strong support.
Applications to be a Resident Assistant during the 2026-27 academic year are now open! RAs are essential in building strong communities and facilitating the social, academic and personal transitions of residential students as they move through their Northwestern experiences. To apply, attend an information session and submit your New RA Candidate Application by 1/16 or your Current RA Intent to Return by 1/30.
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January 12, 5:30-6:45 PM, Sheil Catholic Center Lower Level
Join students and community members for conversation on the topic, "Just Neighbors: Race and Racism through the Lens of Catholic Social Teaching." This conversation will be facilitated by Northwestern University history professor Kevin Boyle and graduate student Drew Meinecke.
January 13, 7:00-8:00 PM, Parkes Hall 122
Active Minds is hosting a Mindful Movement class in partnership with FLX Move. The class will be composed of 1) a discussion on stress reduction through movement, and 2) an exercise session putting learned skills into practice. We aim to introduce stress-reduction techniques through movement to students for the start of Winter Quarter.
January 8 & 9, 8:30am-9:15am, Norris: The Source 3rd floor
Books and Breakfast is ready to receive new volunteers. New volunteers MUST attend 1 of 2 onboarding sessions on either Thursday, Jan 8 OR Friday, Jan 9 from 8:30am-9:15am on the 3rd floor of Norris. The longstanding Books & Breakfast program offers a nutritious breakfast and homework help to K-5 students at 7 Evanston elementary schools.
January 25, Chicago
Alternative Spring Break (ASB) is a FREE service-learning program for Northwestern undergrads who want to become active, compassionate citizens. Spend your break doing hands-on work with Chicago non-profits to learn about social justice issues right here in Chicago. You'll engage in transformative experiences of service and make new friends. Learn more and apply here!
This training will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to identify, prevent and intervene effectively in an alcohol-related medical emergency. You’ll also learn about how alcohol affects our physiology and behavior, signs and symptoms of alcohol poisoning and the truth behind common alcohol-related myths. Sign up now!
January 8, 4:30-5:00 PM, Zoom
Calling all involved Northwestern Wildcats! If you have loved being involved, have you ever considered a career working at a college or university??? We invite you to join an interactive conversation about higher education and how you can maximize your education through SESP's 4+1 / Accelerated Masters in Higher Education Degree.
Questions? Contact Mark Hoffman here!
January 14, 5:30-6:00 PM, Zoom
Interested in becoming a tutor around campus? Want to take a leadership position and help your fellow students succeed at Northwestern? Join our Zoom session—our staff and a current peer leader will be there to talk about the position and answer your questions about our programs and how you can become a peer leader!
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January 5, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Luna's Pub and Grill, 1995 Campus Drive
Luna’s Pub & Grill, located on the ground floor of Norris, is now open daily! To mark the occasion, a Grand Opening Cele...
January 6, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Drive
The Org Fair is back! Come to the 2nd Floor of Norris University Center on Tuesday, January 6th from 3-6 PM to meet our ...
January 6, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Drive
Join us at Norris for weekly programming on Next Up! Stage! in Luna's Pub & Grill! Gather your friends for Tuesday Night...
Luna’s Pub & Grill, located on the ground floor of Norris, is now open daily! To mark the occasion, a Grand Opening Celebration will take place on Monday, January 5 at 11 a.m.
Luna’s is open to customers of all ages and offers a full menu of gastropub favorites made with local ingredients, along with local and craft beers, seasonal cocktails and zero-proof drinks. Beginning January 6, weekly ongoing programming will be hosted on Luna’s Next Up! Stage, including karaoke, trivia and variety night.