Students entering Norris University Center through its west entrance will be greeted by a multi-panel artwork created by Chicago-based artist and creative consultant Dwight White II (BA '16, MS '17). The mural, completed during Wildcat Welcome, features four faces and symbols connected to Northwestern's surroundings. Learn more about the mural and Dwight here.
National Transfer Student Week is next week, featuring many exciting upcoming events. The Transfer Student Social is on Tuesday, October 22, from 5:00–7:00 PM in Parkes 122, where students can expect dinner, music and games. On Friday, October 25, NCA will host an event for transfers to discuss career planning strategies in the Norris Wildcat Room from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM. They will provide snacks for attendees.
October 17, 1:00–2:30 PM, Norris Center Wildcat Room
Are you a student looking to live off campus next year or struggling with your current renting situation? Various campus and community partners will be present at to discuss exploring Chicago and Evanston, knowing what to look out for in a lease, understanding your tenant rights, keeping your finances in shape, learning how to manage conflict with landlords and roommates, and more.
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October 22, 5:00–8:00 PM, Sargent Dining Hall
NU Dining is partnering with NU’s Kaibigan to celebrate Filipinx History Month at Sargent Dining Hall on Tuesday, October 22, during dinner. Our Sargent culinary team has crafted a menu with some of the most popular Filipino dishes, including pancit and chicken adobo. We’ll also be sourcing desserts from a local Filipinx-owned bakery.
Kaibigan, Northwestern’s student-run organization dedicated to promoting Philippine culture through education and exposure, will serve halo-halo.
October 24, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Learn about — opportunities are available for any engineering major and any stage of your undergraduate engineering career. Speak with representatives from key departments like the Global Learning Office, McCormick Undergraduate Affairs, and McCormick Career Development to learn how to make a study abroad program, internship, or short-term program fit within your degree plan.
October 30, 12:00–1:00 PM
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The Big Ten Academic Alliance is partnering with the National Cybersecurity Alliance for an online game show to compete against Big Ten rivals in Level UP Your Cyber Game – College Gameday Edition!
Prepare for a fast-paced, high-energy game show with exciting challenges and strategic dilemmas. You’ll sharpen your cybersecurity skills and gain practical tips to protect your digital life.
October 29, 4:30–6:00 PM, Buffett Institute for Global Affairs, 720 University Place, Second Floor
We’ve moved! Come to an open house to see the Buffett Institute’s new space at 720 University Place. We’ll have cuisine from around the world and tell you more about our opportunities for students to engage globally. You can contribute to international development through our new Elliott Scholars Program, conduct your research abroad through our International Senior Thesis Research Grant, connect with faculty and fellow students at our events and more.
November 7, 6:00–8:00 PM, Norris University Center, Dittmar Memorial Gallery
Attend a featuring artworks by Bryana Bibbs, Bonnie Peterson, Daliah Silver and Katie Vota. Maggie Monday Odom curated the exhibit.
October 19-20
One weekend. 20+ Chicago neighborhoods. 170+ places to explore. Free! This from the Chicago Architecture Center provides behind-the-scenes access to more than 170 architecturally, historically, and culturally significant sites across the city.
October 20, 11:00 AM–6:00 PM, Main Street, from Sherman to Hinman
The features live music, pumpkin painting, street art, chair massages, special deals from local businesses, and food options!
October 16, 3:00-4:00 PM, Office of International Student and Scholar Services, 630 Dartmouth Place
Coffee Talk is a over coffee, tea, snacks, and fun games. Share and exchange stories. Support each other in navigating friendships, cross-cultural adjustment to academics and living in the US, overcoming imposter syndrome, homesickness, relationships, career, stress and anxiety, and other relevant topics. Grow self-confidence and cultivate a sense of belonging on campus. Celebrate the pride and resilience of international students. And take a break!
October 21, 7:30–9:00 PM, Lakefill Firepit
Are you atheist, agnostic, curious, questioning or otherwise spiritual but not religious? Want a space to meet others with similar experiences? Gather for a cozy conversation [and marshmallows, popcorn, & all the fall things] about spirituality outside of religion! It’s the perfect chance to vibe with some awesome folks, toast up some marshmallows, and dive into a convo about being curious, seeking, or unsure about spirituality.
Searle Hall, 633 Emerson St
This 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.
Have you ever had to help a drunk friend but weren’t sure exactly what you were doing? The 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. for your student group, club, fraternity, and sorority TODAY!
October 26, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center, Struble and WTZ 201
The Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts is holding general auditions for our Winter ‘24 shows. We hope that you consider auditioning for one or more of the many productions that will be happening at Northwestern this year! Auditions can be in-person or virtual and are open to all students at Northwestern – (not just performance majors!)
October 26, 11:00 AM-2:30 PM, Gale School, 1631 W Jonquil Terrace
Invest a few hours serving at our closest CPS school on Saturday, October 26, from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM! We will clean and decorate a space to create a new music room! Pizza, lunch, and Ventra passes will be provided. Gale School is near the Howard CTA station, only a few miles from the NU Evanston campus. To receive more info, ! Contact Val Buchanan with questions.
Apply by October 28, 12:00 PM
For undergraduates seeking to learn about and contribute to international development, the Buffett Institute for Global Affairs has launched the . This program allows a cohort of undergraduates to engage deeply in a critical issue in global affairs. The program includes a two-quarter course sequence in the winter and spring, followed by a summer internship abroad through the Global Engagement Studies Institute (GESI) offered by Northwestern’s Global Learning Office. Apply by October 28!
November 4
Northwestern Career Advancement is hosting an Investment Banking Career Trek to New York City. This trek is for students who identify as sophomores and plan to actively apply to investment banking internships for their summer 2026 experience as early as winter break 2024/winter quarter 2025. NCA staff will guide students through a two-day experience visiting more than five investment banks. Students will be responsible for arranging their lodging and transportation to and from NYC.
November 11
Registration is now open for the Northwestern Externship Program (NEXT), a shadowing program that allows current Northwestern students to accompany alums on the job to explore different professional fields. Students must create a profile by October 30 and apply by November 11. This year, the program will be conducted both virtually and in person. It is co-sponsored by Northwestern Career Advancement and the Northwestern Alumni Association.
November 19, 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
This live, online training course hosted by WebAIM, a premier digital accessibility training entity, is being offered at no cost to you or your department (a $600/per person value) and will cover accessibility principles and techniques for anyone interested in gaining a deep understanding of digital accessibility. This training is for you if you regularly create or edit content online. Basic knowledge of HTML is helpful but not required.
for the latest tech tips, advice, news, giveaways, and more. Stay tuned for a giveaway later this month, or stop by Norris on Wednesday, October 23, to learn more in person.
Each October on campus, the leaves change color, the air gets crisp, and it's . Northwestern IT has again partnered with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance to provide best practices around cybersecurity.
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, the Black House, and the GSRC. Subjects covered are biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, economics, engineering analysis, mathematics, physics and statistics. Check out the ASLA website for specific courses, dates, and times!
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Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Drive
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Join us in celebrating Body Acceptance Week 2024 from 10/21–10/25. Students can participate in events to connect the community to essential wellness resources. Read more about Body Accacceptance Week here, and follow and for more info.