STUDENT AFFAIRS

Flu Shots Available at Northwestern Medicine Student Health Service 

There has been a higher-than-usual number of flu cases on campus. We encourage you to get a flu shot to help protect against infection or severe illness. Schedule an appointment through MyNM. 

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Wildcats in Recovery - Peer Support Meeting

October 9, 6:00-7:30 PM, Allison Hall

Northwestern’s Center for Student Advocacy and Support (CSAW) is now presenting “Wildcats in Recovery” - a Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP) that aims to support students in Recovery. This group is hoping to support students who are in recovery from substance use disorders, process addictions, and eating disorders. We aim to bring students together and provide them with the necessary resources to excel at Northwestern in their academics and in their recovery. If you are interested in being a part of Wildcats in Recovery, please fill out our interest form and we will add you to our communications list!

For the fall quarter, Wildcats Recovery will be on Thursday evenings from 6-7:30pm in Allison Hall!

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mindfulNU Fall Cohort '25

Wednesdays, Oct 1 – Nov 5 | 5–6:30 PM
Retreat Day: Oct 26 | 10:30 AM–2:30 PM

mindfulNU is a six-week program created by Northwestern students, for Northwestern students, to help you build a mindfulness practice in a supportive cohort. Each week you’ll experience stillness and movement-based meditations, mindful writing, and group reflection, with space to connect and grow alongside your peers. Fill out the mindfulNU interest form to stay updated on upcoming sessions. Your mindfulness journey starts today!

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Kindling Konversations: Spirituality Dinner & Dialogue

October 13, 5:00-6:30 PM, Parkes 204

Looking to connect with like-minded folks who want to talk about spirituality, even if you’re not exactly religious? Seekers, skeptics, curious minds, atheists, agnostics: all are welcome for a cozy, ‘spirited’ conversation over dinner. First Fall Quarter Session Monday, October 13 | 5–6:30 PM | Parkes 204
A plant-based dinner will be shared. Open to all. Bring a friend and join the conversation!

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ResilientNU Fall Cohort '25 (Last Call!)

October 14

ResilientNU is a 5 week workshop each quarter. Cohorts address mindfulness, personal values, thinking patterns, de-stressing techniques, and anti-perfectionism.

Interested in signing up for one of our cohorts or learning more about us? Fill out our interest form at linktr.ee/resilientnu!

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Among the Trees: A Sit Spot Group

October 17, 3:00-4:00 PM, Parkes 204

Looking for a way to cultivate your relationship with the natural world and build connections with those who are seeking to do the same? Join us as we grow a new community focused on sit spots, a practice of committing to sitting in a specific outdoor location over the course of the upcoming year in order to build a meaningful relationship with nature and with ourselves. All are welcome to a kickoff event where we’ll reflect on our experiences with nature as a spiritual path, share resources to support our sit spot journeys, and develop ways to hold each other accountable to the practice.

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Kairos Retreat

October 24, La Salle Manor Retreat Center, Plano, IL (transportation provided)

Undergraduate students are invited to step away from campus and leave their obligations and deadlines behind to tend to the movements of God in their lives. Kairos is an opportunity to rediscover who you are and who God is in your life. No matter where you are on the spiritual journey, all are welcome! The annual Kairos retreat is student-led and a great opportunity to meet new friends, to spend time in conversation and prayer, and to give yourself the space to breathe and refresh the heart and mind at the beautiful La Salle Manor in Plano, IL. The cost of the retreat is $150. Scholarships are available. Questions or want to learn more? Contact Arielle Joaquin, campus minister, at 847.328.4648 x13.

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Holistic Wellness & Mindfulness @ NU List-Serv

Ready to start the new school year with more grounding and balance? Join our Mindfulness & Holistic Wellness list-serv to stay updated on fall programs, events, and opportunities to recharge. Stay connected with weekly drop-ins, workshops, and resources that support your well-being all season long.

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Find a Spiritual Direction at Northwestern

Spiritual Direction is a one-on-one space to explore life’s big questions of meaning, purpose, identity, or whatever’s on your mind. It’s open to all backgrounds whether you are religious or not. Sessions last about 45 minutes, once a month, and may include conversation, silence, and reflection. It offers you the chance to pause, pay attention to your inner world, and stay grounded during the rush of college life. Learn more and schedule a preliminary session.

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Wellness Coaching

Do you want to improve your overall health and well-being, but just don't know where to start? Wellness Coaching can help!

Wellness Coaching is a collaborative, non-judgmental process that can help you identify and achieve your health and wellness goals, balance dimensions of health and wellness, and learn practical skills to improve overall well-being. Coaches work with you to build on your strengths and support you in creating sustainable plans to achieve your wellness goals. 

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Speed Dating for Vocations

October 9, 6:00-7:00 PM, Sheil Catholic Center

"How did you know?" Speed Dating for Vocations provides a casual way to spend time with men and women from different religious communities and to ask questions, both big and small, about what their lives are like and how they recognized God's call to them to this way of life. Even if you’re not considering the priesthood or religious life, come talk to the people who are living out some different answers to our biggest questions. Open to students and young adults. Snacks included!

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Ombuds Day Breakfast Open House

October 9, 8:30-11:30 AM, 555 Clark Street, Suite 209

Office of the Ombudsperson invites the Northwestern University community to celebrate their annual Ombuds Day Breakfast Open House – this year highlighting the theme “Ombuds: Empowering Voices, Resolving Challenges.” Come meet University Ombudsperson Sarah Klaper, Associate Ombudsperson Kamaria Porter, and Program Coordinator Carrie Thomas. Attendees can enjoy breakfast and community while learning more about the services offered by the Office of the Ombudsperson. 

For questions, please contact the Office of the Ombudsperson at ombuds@northwestern.edu.

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Afro-Latinx Loteria Night

October 13, 4:30-6:00 PM, Alison Hall Game Night

Play Loteria (bingo), learn Afro-latinx histories, enjoy delicious food, drinks, and cake. More information here.

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Credit Wellness

October 16, 6:00-7:00 PM

Join Mini Courses and US Bank to build your knowledge about how credit works, what can impact your credit score, the different ways your score can impact lending decisions, and some tips on improving or building your credit responsibly. Register here.

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Peace and Justice Coffee Talks

October 20 & November 17, 5:30-6:30 PM,  Sheil Catholic Center

Join the conversation in this three-part series looking at Economics and Justice: A Conversation with Catholic Kellogg professor David Besanko and NU economics major Erin Boler. Attendance at all events is not required. Come for what you are able!

All coffee talks will take place in the Newman Student Lounge (lower level) at Sheil Catholic Center's Evanston campus. Coffee and snacks will be provided. No reservations necessary. Students, faculty, staff, and the wider community are welcome!

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Buffett Open House for Undergraduate Students

October 22, 5:00-6:30 PM, 720 University Place, Second Floor, Buffett Reading Room

Please join the Roberta Buffett Institute for an open house to enjoy cuisines from around the world and learn more about our opportunities for undergraduates seeking to engage globally, including study abroad, the new Elliott Scholars Program, and events with experts from across the world.

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SESP & Open Democracy PB Idea Collection

October 14, 6:00-7:30 PM, Annenberg G08

Have ideas that make Northwestern a better place? Join SESP's Civic Engagement Certificate and Open Democracy Undergraduate this Fall to develop and submit ideas at our annual Idea Collection event. Winning proposals can receive up to $1,000 dollars for implementation.

Can't make it on Oct. 14th? That's okay! Join us on October 21st, 2025 for our second session; same time, same place!

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Red Watch Band Alcohol Bystander Intervention Trainings

Have you ever had to help a drunk friend but weren’t sure exactly what you were doing? 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.

Be Dillo, sign up for a training through our form now!

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CSAW's Opioid Overdose Prevention and Naloxone Training

This one-hour training is for students who are interested in being trained to administer Narcan (naloxone). 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.

Trainings will be offered at least two times a quarter. More trainings may be scheduled if there is increased demand. Register NOW!

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Nominate Your Former High School Teacher for the Morton Schapiro Distinguished Secondary School Teacher Award

Deadline December 16

Every year, Northwestern honors outstanding high school teachers with the Schapiro Award. This award program, sponsored by the Office of the President with the cooperation of the School of Education and Social Policy, and supported by the Associated Student Government, recognizes the transforming power of high school teachers in our lives and our communities.

Nominate your teacher here.

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Make a Difference Locally While Earning your Federal Work Study Award

Start ASAP, October 6 if possible

With Community Connect (CC), work-study eligible students can find paid, community-based jobs at nonprofits, schools, and government agencies in Evanston. Find positions in local journalism, health research, early childhood education, and more. CC offers hands-on experience, resume building opportunities, and deep community impact, plus advising, support, and programming that connects you with peers and community leaders.

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Fall ASLA Drop-In Peer Tutoring

Come see the ASLA Peer Tutors for help with variety of courses! You can find them Sunday through Thursday. Locations include Schapiro Hall, Shepard Hall, Elder Lounge, Tech, GSRC, SES, the Black House, and the Multicultural Center. Subjects Covered: Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Economics, Engineering Analysis, Math, Physics, Statistics

Check out the ASLA website for specific courses, dates, and times! 

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Fall Research Computing and Data Services Workshops – Register today!  

Acquire new coding skills, upgrade your existing skill set, and learn how to maximize your research efforts at one of Northwestern IT Research Computing and Data Services (RCDS) Fall sessions. Choose from a variety of workshops, virtually or in person (Chicago), like AI for Research, Next Steps in Python and R, Foundations in Genomic Analyses, Statistics, Data Management, and more! Register for free today.   

Stay informed! We also invite you to subscribe to the NUIT-RESEARCH listserv to receive announcements of upcoming workshops. 

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ConnectEd Conference

October 13,  Norris Center, 9:00 AM-3:30 PM

ConnectEd is the education conference hosted by the Teaching, Learning, and Education Program (TLEP) at Northwestern University. This annual event is intentionally designed to bring together prospective students, current students, alumni, faculty, and staff to engage with important issues in teaching and learning while building meaningful connections with fellow educators. Our conference name represents a key idea in our program—teaching and learning occur through meaningful connection.

This year, the theme of the conference is learning as, through, and for joy!

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NCA: December 2025 Investment Banking Career Trek to NYC

Applications due October 26 midnight (Sunday)

Northwestern Career Advancement is hosting an Investment Banking Career Trek to New York City on Monday, December 15, Tuesday, December 16th, and Wednesday, December 17th. This Trek is for students who identify as sophomores planning to actively apply to investment banking internships for their summer 2027 experience as early as winter break 2025/winter quarter 2026.

NCA wants to ensure that cost is never prohibitive to a student’s career planning. Students with demonstrated financial need may be offered support for travel and lodging. More details will be provided to those students who qualify (see application). Applications should be submitted no later than October 26th midnight (Sunday).

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McCormick Engineering MS Program Fair

October 29, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM, Tech Main Lobby, 2145 Sheridan Rd

Please join us for a casual fair to learn about graduate school opportunities here at Northwestern!
Admissions counselors and other program faculty and staff will be there to share information and answer questions. We will have materials to hand out and will be open to speaking one-on-one and looking at resumes. You are welcome to join whether you know which program interests you or you’d just like to learn more about the possibilities! Lunch will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Student Affairs Marketing is Hiring for Fall 2025

Student Affairs Marketing (SAM) is seeking creative, talented, and motivated students to help tell and share the stories, events, and resources of Northwestern Student Affairs. SAM has student graphic designers, videographers, photographers, social media coordinators, student feature writers, and more, gaining real work experience in a fun and creative environment.

SAM is currently looking for Graphic Designers, Student Feature Writers., and Weekend/Evening Photographers/Videographers.  To read more about the job descriptions and apply, visit our Work at Student Affairs Marketing web page.

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