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Faculty and Staff Collaborations

Explore the resources for Northwestern employees, who can take advantage of programming, support and coaching.

Women's Center Programming

Shujaa Award

The Women's Center annually bestows the Shujaa Award, which honors a Northwestern staff member whose service to the work of gender equality demonstrates courage, tenacity, and an ethic of care.

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The Garden Party

June 5, 2025 at Noon-2pm

Every spring we gather for the garden party—an opportunity to celebrate our partners and reflect on the work of the past year. Open to all, RSVP requested.

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Family Fun Day 
10th of May, 3:00 - 6:00 pm
All Northwestern care givers are invited to attend. 

• BBQ and Food
• Games and Activities
• Resources for Caregivers

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Coaching

Take advantage of 50-minute coaching sessions on an issue of your choice.

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Caregiver Support

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Co-Working for Caregivers

First Wednesday of every month from 12:15-3:30pm

All Northwestern caregivers are invited to co-work with their kids on the first Wednesday of every month. This coincides with district 65 half-days. We will have light programming to keep them busy and places for you to do your work. No RSVP necessary; just swing by.

University Resources

If you wish to have your organization or support services centrally included here, please contact us.

Organization of Women Faculty

Founded in 1981, the Northwestern University Organization of Women Faculty (OWF) has long been a national leader in its efforts to improve conditions in higher education for women faculty and graduate students. Both an advocacy group and a networking resource, the OWF offers women faculty and allies at all institutional levels an opportunity to be heard and to help shape University policy.

The Women's Center is the administrative arm and thought partner of the OWF.

OWF membership is open to all and all are welcome to participate in OWF events.

Visit OWF

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