Weekly Student News: Student Affairs - Northwestern University

Summer Features

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Spend Summer with Norris

Join Norris University Center this summer for a variety of fun events! Programs include family friendly cinema, art-making activities, summertime foods and more. Have a Wicked good time with the first film on July 17.

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Get Connected with Northwestern

Stay in touch with us year-round by following our Student Affairs Instagram account . New students can get a sneak peek of what to expect in the fall by following Wildcat Welcome and Residential Services. You can also follow the four Residential Areas:

Want to Prioritize Wellness This Summer?

Student Affairs has a range of wellness-focused apps that can help support your mental health, no matter where your summer adventures take you!

TimelyCare offers Northwestern students free virtual mental health support
RISE Sleep App helps improve your sleep and daily energy
NUGuardian turns your smartphone into a personal safety device
Safe Ride provides a safe & free alternative to walking alone after dark

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Wellness Coaching

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.

Wellness Coaches can address goals related to:

Physical activity
Sleep
Healthy eating
Time management
Stress management/coping skills

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 and Student Feature Writers. To read more about the job descriptions and apply, visit our Work at Student Affairs Marketing web page.

Research Code Academy: Intermediate Python (Evanston)

July 7, 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM, Chambers Hall

Learn Python and R programming skills this summer to work effectively with your research data. Geared for Northwestern faculty, staff, postdocs, and students engaged in research, our instructors are professional data scientists with research backgrounds who combine research experience with technical skills to help you succeed. Get tickets here.

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