While classes and other commitments ramp up this fall, check out the wellness resources available to you. From mental health support through TimelyCare and CAPS to MindfulNU meditations and sleep tracking, alongside OIDI group dialogues, we’re here for you.
Interested in building community and engaging with anti-racism on campus? Intentionally designed to engage undergraduate students of diverse backgrounds, Social Just Dialogues on Anti-Racism are held Tuesdays from 5-7 p.m., beginning Oct. 8
The Alcohol 101 campaign provides a quick snapshot of six important concepts related to drinking alcohol. The goal is to debunk myths around drinking and give you tools to make less risky choices.
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Join the Big Ten Network Tailgate on 10/5 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. on the Lakefill. Free for students with free breakfast (while supplies last!).
Voting begins 10/4 at 5 PM and ends 10/7 at 5 PM
The ASG Senate Election is from 10/4 at 5 PM to 10/7 at 5 PM! Petitions to get on the ballot are due at midnight tonight. Look for an email on Friday to vote for your representatives. If you have questions, email or direct message us on Instagram.
10/8, 5-8 PM, All Dining Halls
We will celebrate Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month with a menu featuring recipes inspired by Virgilio Martinez’s The Latin American Cookbook. Visit any dining hall to scan and win a copy.
Join us at Allison Dining Hall for treats from local Mekato’s Colombian Bakery. DJ Corey Bless will be playing an eclectic mix of music from all across Latin America and have performances from AfriCaribe and Mariachi Northwestern.
10/10, 9:30-11:30 AM, 555 Clark Street, Suite 209
The Office of the Ombudsperson invites the Northwestern University community to celebrate their 3rd annual Ombuds Day Open House. This event is an excellent opportunity to meet University Ombudsperson Sarah Klaper, Associate Ombudsperson Kamaria Porter, and Program Coordinator Carrie Thomas. Enjoy breakfast while learning more about the valuable services they offer. For questions, please reach out to the Office of the Ombudsperson.
10/10, 2-8 PM, Art Institute of Chicago
Please join SOA for an exciting Northwestern Night at the Art Institute of Chicago! Free entry for ALL Wildcard holders AND their guests (friends, family, etc.) with special themed guided tours at 5:30 PM, 6 PM, and 6:30 PM. No RSVP is needed to attend. Please check our website for more details about the tours and how to get to the Art Institute of Chicago. See you there!
10/10, 7-8 PM, Dittmar Memorial Gallery
Join Dittmar Gallery for a special performance by artist Marvin Veloso inspired by the current exhibition Sweet, Juicy, and Rebellious.
Spend time this fall at the Block Museum of Art! Our event calendar provides information about our current exhibitions and upcoming public programs, such as film screenings, artist conversations, and student-led, interactive talks in the galleries.
Chapel Choir is an auditioned mixed chorus open to all Northwestern students. The choir rehearses Tuesdays from 4-5:40 PM and Thursdays from 4-5:10 PM, with rehearsals or performances most Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Auditions will consist of vocalization and basic sight-singing; auditionees are welcome to bring a solo selection to sing (an accompanist is provided), though this is not required. For questions or to arrange an audition, contact Dr. Stephen Alltop.
Family Weekend 2024 is set for November 8–10, filled with exciting events including The Great Game Digital Adventure, Faculty Lectures, and a performance by The Second City.
October 6, 3-4 PM, Jefferson (Thomas) Memorial Park
The Chicago City-Wide Symphony Orchestra, housed out of the Jefferson Park fieldhouse, will perform classical music for their first concert of the season! Free, and everyone is welcome.
October 6, 3-5 PM, Downtown Evanston
All first-year and transfer students are invited to take a self-guided food tour of Downtown Evanston. Participating restaurants will set up bite-sized samples on tables outside (or inside) so that students can visit each restaurant and try out the food! All students must present their Northwestern Wildcard to participate in the event!
October 6, 12-5 PM, 1800 Maple Avenue, on the 5th floor of the Maple Parking Garage
Shop direct from artists, artisans and makers! Outdoors, in a covered parking garage, this market features hundreds of unique and one-of-a-kind handmade goods, such as art, crafts, wearables, jewelry, stationary, and handbags.
October 7, 3:30-5 PM, Art Circle outside of the Block Museum
Stop by and purchase a used bike refurbished by the Recyclary, a local educational bike shop that promotes sustainability by giving access to tools, skills, and opportunities for collaboration. Sponsored by Norris Outdoors.
Are you spiritual but not religious? Atheist? Agnostic? Curious? Seeking? Skeptical? There is a place for you. Join our occasional listserv to learn about opportunities connected to spiritual wellness and contemplative practice at Northwestern!
Spiritual Direction invites others to accompany us on our life journey regardless of faith or belief tradition. Are you looking to answer the big questions in life, seek meaning, or wrestle with a sense of purpose? Learn more and schedule a preliminary session with Eric Budzynski, Spiritual Director.
Searle Hall, Student Services Building, 633 Emerson St
This one-hour training is for students 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, administer Narcan to an individual they believe is experiencing an overdose, and identify additional emergency steps to take. Upon completion of the training, all attendees will receive a two-pack of Narcan.
Join the Fall ’24 cohort of mindfulNU, an evidence-based approach to exploring meditation and mindfulness in an environment of relational, experiential, and reflective learning. Group practices include sitting, walking, loving-kindness meditation, writing, and group sharing. MindfulNU is co-led by staff and students.
Applications due 10/6
Make a difference in a young person's life while having fun! Join Jumpstart as a Corps Member and spend the year teaching literacy and social-emotional skills to preschoolers in Evanston and Rogers Park. Gain classroom experience, develop leadership skills, and work with like-minded Northwestern peers. Members commit to 300 hours over the academic year and earn a $1,290 education award. Federal Work Study can help students earn $15/hour. Apply by October 6th!
Applications due 10/13
The DeBerry Civic Scholars at Northwestern is a leadership development and community engagement program for a cohort of selected first-, second-, or third-year students. The program allows students to engage in meaningful public service rooted in the local community and the reflection space to process those experiences.
Parkes Hall 120
Grounding for Public Service (GPS) Club is a weekly learning and connecting space (with FREE DINNER) focused on social justice and equity education in Evanston and Chicago. We focus on growing our knowledge of Evanston and Chicago through a racial justice and equity lens. The goal is to build a community of informed and engaged citizens. All are welcome! Come and go format.
Norris University Center is now live with our new reservation software, Mazevo! Mazevo (mah-zay-voe) is Greek for "gather"! Cloud-based and PC/Mac/tablet/mobile friendly, the platform dramatically simplifies the scheduling process for the event host and the staff coordinating logistics on the backend. Please be advised that Mazevo reservations are for Northwestern University-recognized student organizations, faculty, and staff only.
Learn something new with Norris Mini Courses. Visit our website for a complete list of the Fall Mini Courses. Returning favorites include Pocket Billiards for Beginners and Tai Chi. New courses include Digital Drawing and Basic Calligraphy.
10/3, 6-7 PM, Zoom and 10/4, 12-1 PM, Zoom
Navigating Northwestern Academics is a series of casual, interactive forums designed to help undergraduates find their best footing in negotiating the sometimes-rocky path toward their academic goals. These events may benefit first-year students, but all Northwestern undergrads are welcome.
10/10, 6-7 PM
At some point, everybody struggles with classes! Learn self-management and self-advocacy tools for navigating academic challenges.
Navigating Northwestern Academics is a series of casual, interactive forums designed to help undergraduates find their best footing in negotiating the sometimes-rocky path toward their academic goals. These events may benefit first-year students, but all Northwestern undergrads are welcome.
10/10, 6-7 PM, Virtual
Are you a Northwestern student interested in joining a startup? This is your opportunity! Join us for our virtual Startup Matchmaking event to hear from the teams currently incubating at The Garage & see how you can join them!
10/14, 9 AM-3:30 PM, Norris Center
Are you curious about teaching or other careers in education? Join us for ConnectEd! ConnectEd is a conference dedicated to fostering collaboration, and innovation among educators. This event brings together prospective students, current students, faculty, and staff to discuss strategies for fostering belonging in the classroom. Attendees will participate in workshops, discussions, and networking sessions. ConnectEd isn’t just a conference; it’s a community of educators committed to shaping the future of education.
Come see the ASLA Peer Tutors for help with a variety of courses! They are available Sunday through Thursday at Schapiro Hall, Shepard Hall, Elder Lounge, the Multicultural Center, the Black House, and the GSRC.
Subjects covered include Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Economics, Engineering Analysis, Math, Physics and Statistics.
Under Northwestern’s policy on academic accommodations for religious holidays, students are not penalized for class absences to observe religious holidays. If your observance conflicts with a class meeting, exam, or assignment deadline, consult with your instructor by the end of the second week of the term (October 4). For any undergraduate courses with a common midterm (that is, scheduled outside of regular class time) or final exam, submit an accommodation request through the Office of the Provost’s form by the end of the second week of the term.
SAM is seeking the following positions:
Learn more about our team and open positions, and apply here! Work Study is preferred.
Acquire new coding skills, upgrade your existing skill set, and learn how to maximize your research efforts at one of Northwestern's IT Research Computing and Data Services (RCDS) Fall sessions. Choose from nearly 30 workshops, virtually or in-person (Chicago), such as AI for Research, Next Steps in Python, Topics in Research Computing, Foundations in Genomic Analyses, and Data Management.
September 25, 2024
September 11, 2024
September 11, 2024
October 2, 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Drive
Sweet, Juicy, and Rebellious Works by Linye Jiang 江麟冶 "Fruit" was historically a derogatory term in Western culture, tar...
October 2, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mudd Hall ( formerly Seeley G. Mudd Library), 2233 Tech Drive
Join the Library Olympics! Only 10 minutes to learn your library in new way! Complete 5 puzzles in the Mudd Library and ...
