Multicultural Student Affairs is celebrating Persian, Armenian, and Arab Heritage Months with several events in April. Stop by Cafe MCC each Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m. to enter giveaways, listen to music from SWANA and enjoy free tea and snacks. Additionally, local Persian artists Farnaz Khosh-Sirat and Azadeh Khastoo will paint a mural in the MCC. Learn about it during their conversation hours on 4/12 and 4/13 or at the concert to unveil it on 4/17.
Stop by the Spring Arts & Crafts Fair at Norris University Center on Thursday, April 16 from 3 to 7 p.m. Unique art pieces, from ceramics and paintings to jewelry and crochet will be available for purchase at a variety of price points, making great decorations, accessories and gifts. There will also be themed crafts for guests to make. Stop by and join in on the creativity and the fun!
Join Student Activities & Organizations for University Partner Fest at the Art Institute for exclusive guided tours, giveaway items and a special event hosted by Northwestern’s UNITY Fashion Show on April 16 at 4 p.m. All Northwestern faculty, staff and students can enjoy free admission to the museum with guests with no RSVP needed by showing a valid Wildcard at the Monroe St. Entrance.
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Participate in Northwestern's survey on the campus environment and receive a $10 e-gift card. All survey responses are confidential, and the survey closes 5/1.
Order your bachelor’s and master’s regalia by April 10 for pick up at Grad Fair, 4/29-4/30 in Norris. Order regalia for home shipping by May 8, and walk-in purchasing at Norris begins on May 18. Whatever method you choose, order your regalia here.
As we start Spring Quarter, refresh your memory about the policies the University has in place to facilitate healthy dialogue across our community.
April 9, 7:30-8:30 PM, Wirtz Center: Josephine Louis Theater, 20 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, IL 6020
Join us for the opening of the Roberta Buffett Institute for Global Affairs’ spring Buffett Symposium on Brave New Futures: a performance by award-winning Syrian-American rapper and poet Omar Offendum alongside acclaimed Palestinian multi-instrumentalist Zafer Tawil masterfully playing the oud and ney. RSVP here!
April 9, 6:00-8:00 PM, Dittmar Memorial Gallery in Norris
Join us for the opening reception of our annual community show which brings together artists from Northwestern, Evanston and greater Chicagoland communities to display their works in a group show. Learn more here.
April 11, 2:00-3:30 PM, The Block Museum of Art, 40 Arts Circle Drive
Join the Block Museum for a conversation with four Diné (Navajo) photographers and scholars whose work documents contemporary life across the Navajo Nation. RSVP here.
April 13, 3:00-5:00 PM, Norris Louis Ballroom
Meet leaders from nearly 100 student organizations seeking new members. Different organizations will appear April 13 & April 20. Learn more here.
April 16, 3:00-7:00 PM, Norris Louis Ballroom
Shop handmade art, drop in for crafts, and enter the raffle at the NU Spring Arts & Crafts fair! Vendors include NU and local artists. See you at the Norris Louis Room on Thursday April 16th from 3-7PM! Learn more here.
April 16, 5:30-7:30 PM, Parkes 122
You’ve made it through sophomore year—now it’s time to level up your independence. Join us to learn how to read and manage a lease, connect with important housing resources, and get your questions answered about off-campus living. We’re here to make your move from campus to community feel exciting, not overwhelming. Learn more here.
April 17, 6:00 PM, MCC First Floor
Join Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) as we unveil our tulip mural at the Multicultural Center (MCC). This evening will feature classical Iranian setar and vocal music by our muralist Farnaz Khosh-Sirat. Register here!
April 29, 7:00 PM, Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium
Join us for a fun-filled evening at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium as the Chicago Stars take on Gotham FC, on April 29th at 7 PM.May 1, 12:00-5:00 PM, Norris University Center 2nd Floor
Hello! It is time for SOAcon 2026! SOAcon is our annual conference for student leadership development. Every student organization is required to send at least one incoming/returning representative to SOAcon and check in to at least one session. RSVP for SOAcon by Friday 3/13 and be entered to win a pair of Chicago Fire fc tickets!
May 9, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM
Lace up your shoes and hit the trail with us! Join us Saturday, May 9, for a beginner-friendly day hike at Indiana Dunes National Park. Enjoy scenic overlooks and diverse ecosystems, all while learning about the area. Bus transportation, snacks, and lunch are included. Sign Up Here!
Every Saturday April 4-June 20, 6:00-9:00 PM
Hop Around Evanston is a free community bus tour designed to connect residents and visitors with Evanston’s vibrant downtown and neighborhood business districts. This exciting new program makes it easy to explore local shops, restaurants, and entertainment while supporting the amazing businesses that make our community unique. Go 'Cats! More Information Here.
June 2, 3:00-7:00 PM, Northwestern University Sailing Center, 1823 Campus Drive
Join us for an afternoon on the lakefront at the Northwestern University Sailing Center! Northwestern students are invited to stop by to discover everything the Sailing Center has to offer. Enjoy facility tours, equipment demonstrations, complimentary kayak and SUP rentals (first-come, first-served), giveaways (while supplies last), and more! Interest form.
April 14, 6:00-7:30 PM, Annenberg Hall G21
April 12
Be a Policy in Action leader! In this 5 week program, you’ll learn how policy is developed, passed, and enacted from state and local leaders. Through guest speakers, discussion, and a trip to the Illinois General Assembly in Springfield, you’ll experience the political process, policymaking, and learn about public governance.
Every Tuesday from 5-6pm, Parkes Hall 120
GPS is a weekly learning and connecting space focused on learning more about Evanston and Chicago through a social justice lens. We always enjoy a free dinner. Everyone is welcome. We meet every Tuesday in Parkes Hall 120 from 5-6pm. Learn more here.
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. Sign up for trainings here!
April 14 , 8:00-9:30 PM and May 3, 6:00-7:30 PM, Norris Aquatics Center (Henry Crown Sports Pavilion)
Float atop your own air mattress while the healing sounds of crystal bowls, gongs, chimes, and more surround you. Enjoy a full-body, multidimensional experience that resets your nervous system and soul while you drift into a sanctuary of stillness. Register here.
April 20, 6:00-7:00 PM, Searle Hall
This is a harm-reduction focused education program on cannabis products. The primary program goal is to educate and inform about the effects, risks, and legal implications associated with cannabis use. By creating a safe space for open dialogue and discussion, we aim to empower students to make informed decisions regarding their use of cannabis. Sign up here!
April 21, 7:00-8:00 PM, Women's Center
This workshop will explore the ways survivors can use fiction writing to process their experiences and pursue healing. It will offer insights on how to pull from fact for the purposes of fiction writing and hold space for reflection and free writing. RSVP here.
April 23-May 28, 5:00 PM
CSAW’s Queer Survivor Group is a six-week group open to all Northwestern University students who identify as queer and as survivors of interpersonal violence. The group will offer a queer-affirming space for members to process harmful experiences, connect with fellow queer survivors, and gain skills and frameworks for healing. Sign Up Here.
The Center for Student Advocacy and wellness offer Alcohol, Cannabis and Other Drug consultations for students who are interested in exploring more about their use of substances. If you have questions or want to learn more about harm reduction in a confidential one on one setting with a health educator from CSAW. Sign up today!
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/coping skills. Sessions are one-on-one, confidential, and free for all Northwestern students.
The Center for Student Advocacy and Wellness (CSAW) presents "Wildcats in Recovery" - a Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP) that supports students 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 here at Northwestern!
Build stress hardiness this spring with Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), an eight-week, evidence-based course that teaches practical tools like meditation, gentle movement, and body awareness to help you manage anxiety, stress, and daily pressures. MBSR has helped participants strengthen focus, emotional balance, and overall well-being. More Information Here.
April 14, 5:00-6:15 PM, Library
ResilientNU is your crash course on increasing wellness, managing stress, and finding balance. Created by a group of students and staff, this program hosts small group cohorts for 5 weeks. Our goal is for you to leave this program with research-backed strategies to help you grow towards a healthier and more resilient you. Starts April 14th! Fill out the interest form.
Spring into a better you this quarter by joining the Holistic Wellness & Mindfulness List-serv for weekly messages and updates about upcoming programs and opportunities. Sign Up Here.
Spiritual Guidance 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. Learn more and schedule a preliminary session.
Have a meditation question that you’re too shy to ask on Friday? Pondering the meaning of the quarter system? Navigating a non-dish-washing roommate situation and looking for a mindfully mediated response? Hit Willie the Wise up anytime with your queries!
Still looking for something to do this summer? Look no further! We're hiring motivated, friendly, and reliable individuals for a variety of roles this summer. Open positions include Wildcat Sports Camp counselors and Varsity Camp Director, lifeguards, swim instructors, and more! Apply here!
April 8, 5:30-7:00 PM, Shepard Hall FIR Apartment
Join US Bank, the Off-Campus Life office, and Residential Services to learn practical strategies for managing your finances, creating a realistic budget, and building habits that will support your success as you prepare to move off campus! You can join the event virtually, or better yet, join in person and enjoy Hecky's BBQ for dinner! Sign up Here.
April 10, 8:30 AM-6:00 PM, 720 University Place, Second Floor (Buffett Reading Room)
Our spring symposium convenes a visionary set of emerging international thinkers to explore how human relationships, information ecosystems, labor, and the planet itself are being reshaped in this moment of uncertainty and possibility. Join us to consider bold new visions for building more just and sustainable global futures. Learn more here.
April 14, 6:00-7:30 PM
Curious about careers in finance? First-year and sophomore students can connect with alumni across fields like venture capital, M&A, and wealth management through quick, 15-minute roundtable conversations to explore roles and ask questions. Featuring alumni from Goldman Sachs, Magnetar, BMO, Springdale Ventures, and Apogem Capital. Sign Up Here.
April 15, 2:30-4:30 PM, Norris University Center Game Room
This Open House event is for Northwestern undergraduate students or staff who are interested in a career in education. There will be various stations set up where students can learn more about our program and engage with TLEP faculty and staff. Learn more here.
April 15, 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 teams 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. RSVP here.April 16, 12:00-1:00 PM, Elder Lounge (Elder G15)
Hear from faculty and experienced students on critical best practices for navigating reading and writing intense courses. Bring your questions and register to join!App Deadline: April 18, 2026 11:59PM CT
The Block Museum of Art is excited to announce two paid opportunities for the 2026-2027 Academic Year: our Block Museum Student Associate (BMSA) Program & Curatorial Internship! Undergraduates from across Northwestern University are welcome to apply for both, but can only serve in one position. Applications both due Saturday, April 18, 11:59pm CT.CPP is hiring residential advisors and teaching assistants for our summer programs. Apply here.
Come see the ASLA Peer Tutors for free help with variety of courses! You can find them Sunday through Thursday. Subjects Covered: Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Economics, Engineering Analysis, Math, Physics, and Statistics.
Check out the ASLA website for specific courses, dates, and times!
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April 8, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Searle Hall (Health Service), 633 Emerson Street
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April 8, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Join the Office of Student Transition Experiences and Off-Campus Life for Halfway There, a celebration for second-year students on April 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy dinner, interactive activities, a raffle, and resources designed to help you make the most of what’s next at Parkes 122 in an opportunity to reflect on how far you’ve come and to look ahead to your final two years at Northwestern.