In a small residential community on Northwestern University's campus, students are turning environmental passion into daily practice. GREEN House, a special interest housing option centered on the theme of sustainability, has been creating a community based on environmental values for nearly two decades.
Hosted by Student Organizations and Activities, SOACon empowers student leaders and makes their organizations more successful. The event, open to all Northwestern students but catered explicitly to organization leaders, focused on networking opportunities and promoting on- and off-campus resources.
Join South Area RD Dominique Peel, Student Transition Experiences, and Off-Campus Life to reflect on your successes from your first two years and learn more about off-campus resources, lease agreements, budgeting, cooking, and the Evanston community at Halfway There on Thursday, April 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Shepard Engagement Center. Attendees can grab a light bite, capture the moment in a photo booth, and discover the tools they need for success in the year ahead. All second years are welcome!
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Students are invited to join open forums with the Higher Learning Commission during Northwestern’s reaffirmation of accreditation visit on April 28.
Week of April 21, Henry Crown Sports Pavilion
Get Ready to Sweat: Theme Week is Coming! We’re putting a fresh twist on your favorite Group Exercise classes! Join us for 15 exciting themed classes, each offering a unique experience. Take a global adventure during Cycle the World or catch disco fever during Disco Pilates + Barre—and so much more!
April 24, 3:00–6:00 PM, Norris University Center, Louis Room
Join us on Thursday, April 24, for the Norris Spring Arts & Crafts Fair. Unique art pieces will be available for purchase at a range of price points, making them perfect for gifts or room decorations. This event is free and open to the public.
April 27, 7:00–9:00 PM, Norris Aquatics Center, Henry Crown Sports Pavilion
Lights, Camera, Splash! Northwestern students—don’t miss our first-ever Flick-N-Float movie night! Relax in the pool (or poolside) while enjoying a special screening of Disney’s Moana. Free admission, snacks, and limited pool floats provided—no RSVP needed!
April 28, 7:00-8:15 PM, Parkes 204
Looking for a chill, no-pressure way to enjoy reading without the distractions of tech? Join byoBook: NU’S Silent Book Group. Bring your favorite book (or grab one from us), settle in with cozy vibes, and enjoy quiet reading time alongside fellow book lovers. No assigned books, no discussions—just snacks, good company, and your next great read. Snacks provided—just bring yourself! Register today!
April 28, 7:00–8:00 PM, Sheil Catholic Center
We are constantly hurrying between classes, clubs, relationships, and more, which all compete for the little time we have, leaving us with little time for God. This group will examine our busyness and introduce the gifts of silence, solitude, and sabbath as ways to slow down and prioritize the most important thing: our relationship with God.
May 1, 5:30–7:00 PM, 2131 Sherman Avenue
Need a mid-quarter pick-me-up? Join OCL and the residents of 2131 Sherman Ave for a coffee social! The event will be held on May 1 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at 2131 Sherman Avenue. We will be providing bottled coffee from Dunkin Donuts. Bring a friend and meet a friend!
May 5, 5:30–6:30 PM, Sheil Catholic Center
Join Northwestern students for a conversation about community and solidarity, focusing on vulnerable groups and individuals on campus. All coffee talks will take place in the Student Lounge, located on the lower level, at Sheil Catholic Center’s Evanston campus. Coffee and snacks will be provided. No reservations necessary.
May 5, 6:00–7:30 PM, Parkes Hall 120
The connection between sexuality and spirituality can be… complicated. For some, sexuality is a meaningful expression of their spiritual life. For others, it may feel limiting—or even excluded altogether. Many people experience tension or feel like outsiders when exploring sexual identity within spiritual spaces. Join us for dinner and an open, spirited conversation with Chris Stedman, writer, podcaster, professor, and LGBTQIA+ mutual aid advocate, as we unpack these intersections together. Dinner provided!
May 6, 12:30–1:30 PM, Parkes Hall 120
Join us for lunch and a conversation with visiting scholar Chris Stedman as he discusses themes from his forthcoming book, Nothing in Particular, which explores the lives and longings of people who don’t identify with any particular religion or spiritual tradition. This is an opportunity for students to reflect on their own experiences with spirituality, secularism, and identity in a welcoming, judgment-free space. Come connect, question, and share—no belief required. Register by May 5.
May 7, 5:30–7:00 PM, 2040 Maple Avenue, Fireman’s Park
Ice cream weather is back, and we’re just as excited as you are! Mark your calendars and bring some friends, connect with your Evanston neighbors, and enjoy a sweet treat.
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 a Newsletter Editor. To read more about the job descriptions and apply, visit our Work at Student Affairs Marketing web page.
Applications due April 28
Calling graduating undergrads! Passionate about supporting lower-income students through their transition to college? Join the Student Enrichment Services team through AmeriCorps VISTA Campus Compact. This is a full-time, year-long position from July 14, 2025, to July 14, 2026. You can find more details about pay, living accommodations, and responsibilities on the application page.
Questions? Contact Mayra Garces, SES Associate Director.
April 30, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM, Tech Main Lobby
Please join us for a fair to learn about grad school opportunities here at Northwestern! Admissions teams, program faculty, and staff will be there to share information and answer questions. We will have materials available and be open to speaking one-on-one and reviewing resumes. Join, whether you know which program interests you or want to learn more about the possibilities! Lunch provided. We look forward to seeing you there!
Applications due May 2
Students are invited to apply to join the University’s Advisory Committee on Investment Responsibility (ACIR) for the next academic year. The application portal can be found on the ACIR website’s “Members” page, and applications will be accepted until May 2, 2025. The two student members selected will serve for the 2025-2026 academic year. Please see the website for additional information.
8:00–10:00 PM
Come see the ASLA Peer Tutors for help with a variety of courses! You can find them Sunday through Thursday at Schapiro Hall, Shepard Hall, Elder Lounge, the Multicultural Center, and the GSRC.
Tutors can help with biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, economics, engineering analysis, math, physics, and statistics. Check out the ASLA website for specific course details, including dates and times.
Join the Northwestern College Prep Program Residential Team! We are hiring residential advisors (RAs) and assistant residential directors (ARDs)! The hourly rate is up to $18 per hour, plus room and board, with great leadership opportunities! The average workweek is 40 hours. If interested, please send your resume and cover letter to cpp@northwestern.edu.
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 related to physical activity, sleep, healthy eating, time management, stress management, and coping skills.
Looking to reduce stress and build a mindfulness practice with other like-minded folks? Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an eight-week program that uses meditation, movement, and science-backed resources to help you cultivate mindfulness in a supportive and reflective space.
Reclaiming Your Canvas is a six-week, art-focused support group for Northwestern University students who identify as survivors of sexual violence, stalking, or intimate partner violence. Through engagement in various forms of creative expression, this group will offer a space to explore the nature of survivorship and the self through non-verbal processing. This group will most benefit those already engaged in support services. To register or ask for more information, email Alexandra at alexandra.araujogonzalez@northwestern.edu.
Have you ever had to help a drunk friend but weren’t sure what to do? 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!
This one-hour training is for students interested in learning how 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 after completing the training. Spring 2025 trainings available NOW!
April 23, 5:30–6:30 PM, Trienens Performance Center
If You Are An Athlete - WE WANT TO MEET YOU! Attend our next open gym to meet other athletes & showcase your athletic skills. Open gym will be followed by an informational meeting, allowing you to meet our coach, learn about team benefits, commitments, responsibilities, and our tryout process.
April 25
Northwestern’s Searle Center for Advancing Learning and Teaching is seeking students who identify as neurodivergent to review a forthcoming Learning & Teaching Guide on strengths-based strategies for supporting neurodivergent academic success and well-being. Selected student consultants will receive a $25 Amazon gift card for reviewing the guide and providing feedback during a 30-minute virtual interview. Student consultants may choose to be acknowledged as contributors to the guide or to remain anonymous.
April 28
Students are invited to join open forums with the Higher Learning Commission during Northwestern’s accreditation reaffirmation visit on April 28.
April 28, 7:00–8:15 PM, Parkes Hall 204
Looking for a chill, no-pressure way to enjoy reading without the distractions of tech? Join byoBook: Northwestern’s Silent Book Group. Please bring your favorite book (or grab one from us), settle in with cozy vibes, and enjoy quiet reading time alongside fellow book lovers: no assigned books, no discussions—just snacks, good company, and your next great read. Snacks provided—bring yourself! Register today!
May 6, 6:00–7:30 PM, Parkes Hall 122
What can it mean to explore spirituality from an atheist perspective? And is “atheism” really just one thing? Whether you’re an atheist, agnostic, curious/questioning, or something else, you’re invited to explore these questions with us. We’ll be joined by special guest Chris Stedman, a writer, podcaster, professor, and LGBTQIA+ mutual aid advocate who focuses on the intersections of atheism and spirituality. Dinner provided! RSVP by May 5.
May 3, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM, Wirtz 215/225
The Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts is holding general auditions for our early Fall ‘25 shows. We hope you consider auditioning for one or more of the many productions at Northwestern this year! Auditions can be either in-person or virtual and are open to all students at Northwestern, not just performance majors.
April 24, All Day
Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Drive
Exhibition on view at Dittmar April 11 - May 6, 2025 Exhibition on view at SITE Galleries April 30 - May 21, 2025 In hon...
April 24, 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Block Museum of Art, Mary and Leigh, 40 Arts Circle Drive
Woven Being: Art for Zhegagoynak/Chicagoland is an exhibition running January 25 to July 13, 2025. For related exhibiti...
April 24, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Foster-Walker Complex, 1927 Orrington Avenue
Join CARE staff during drop-in hours! This is an open space for students to come and ask questions about CARE services, ...
