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Friday, May 1, 2026
Norris University Center 2nd Floor
Save the Date!
The event is open to all undergraduate and TGS students and particularly catered to students rising into roles of leadership and responsibility in student organizations for 2026-27
The event includes networking opportunities, interactive sessions for student leaders to learn from each other, and a series of trending topic presentations to propel emerging student leaders into their positions and make their orgs more successful. SOA will also cover the standards for re-registration and preparing you for next fall. More info and participant registration available in late winter quarter.
See below for more information about the 2025 event.
Student organizations work with several on-campus resources and non-Northwestern enterprises. This event will build connections between these valued partners and the student organization community. Food and beverage will be available in the Louis Room, and conference delegates can collect extra entries into our prize opportunity by engaging with the vendor/resource fair tables.
2025 Participating Vendors & Resources
- 4imprint
- Associated Student Government (funding application due April 18, 2025)
- Catalyzer/Alumni Relations
- Celebration Authority/Clowning Around Entertainment
- Club Colors
- Corporate Imaging Concepts
- Dance Marathon
- M.S. Higher Education Administration and Policy Program at Northwestern
- Norris University Center Event Management
- Norris University Center Programs, Arts & Recreation
- Northwestern Catering/Compass
- Northwestern Office of the Ombudsperson
- Student Organizations & Activities (SOA)
- Student Organization Finance Office (SOFO)
Students who join one of the breakout sessions will receive the opportunity to win one of our event prizes including a 4-pack of Cubs Tickets to NU Day at Wrigley and more. More details coming closer to April 18.