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Whether you're looking for ways to get involved, academic and wellness resources, or things to do on campus, the PawPrint is your one-stop-shop for all things Âé¶¹´«Ã½. Events and programs are open to all students.

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New Off-Campus Housing Listing Service Launch

The new off-campus housing listing service will go live this Friday, and you can sign up  to be notified. Use the free services to find a new place to live using the map-based search, post or seek a sublet, and find a new roommate. 

Explore What Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Has to Offer

Click around to find everything you need to know for the week ahead at Âé¶¹´«Ã½. Never miss a deadline, event or update in the sections below. Events and programs are open to all students

Support Spaces for Those Affected by the Conflict in the Middle East

Today and tomorrow from 5-7 p.m., CAPS is hosting a space for communal healing and to learn coping strategies. Learn more here.


Buffett Spring Symposium - Brave New Futures

April 10, 8:30 AM-6:00 PM, 720 University Place, Second Floor (Buffett Reading Room)

Our spring symposium convenes a visionary set of emerging international thinkers to explore how human relationships, information ecosystems, labor, and the planet itself are being reshaped in this moment of uncertainty and possibility. Join us to consider bold new visions for building more just and sustainable global futures. .


 

Red Watch Band Alcohol Bystander Intervention Trainings

April 7, 6:30-8:00 PM, Harris Hall L07

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. !


Early Voting for the Illinois Midterm Primaries

March 2-16, Robert Crown Community Center

The 2026 Midterm Primaries are here! The Illinois Primary is Tuesday, March 17, and early voting occurs March 2-March 16. Other states’ primaries range from March to September. Check out NU Votes' online education guide, check or update your registration, request a vote-by-mail ballot, and more at .


Queer Survivor Group

Register by March 15, Begins the week of April 13, Location available upon joining group

The Queer Survivor Group is a 6-week group open to all Âé¶¹´«Ã½ students who identify as queer and as survivors of interpersonal violence. The group will offer a queer-affirming space for members to process harmful experiences, connect with fellow queer survivors, and gain skills and frameworks for healing. .


Reclaiming Your Canvas: Art-Focused Survivor Support Group

Register by March 15

Reclaiming Your Canvas is a six-week, art-focused support group for Âé¶¹´«Ã½ students who identify as survivors of interpersonal 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 nonverbal processing. .


Strategic Storytelling: Nonfiction & Narrative | Sexual Assault Action Month

April 7, 7:00-8:30 PM, Women's Center Evanston

For many survivors of interpersonal violence, telling their story can be a crucial part of the healing journey. This workshop explores the ways that survivors explore their experiences through nonfiction writing, offer prompts for reflection and self-compassion, & discuss how survivors can maintain their well-being when sharing their stories. .


Passover at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Hillel

April 1-9, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Hillel, 629 Foster St.

Celebrate Passover with your Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Jewish community! Passover takes place April 1-9, 2026 and we will have Seders on April 1 and 2 as well and kosher for Passover lunch and dinner every day of the holiday. .


Luxury Floating Sound Journey by Stillwater Symphony

April 14 , 8:00-9:30 PM and May 3, 6:00-7:30 PM, Norris Aquatics Center (Henry Crown Sports Pavilion)

Float atop your own air mattress while the healing sounds of crystal bowls, gongs, chimes, and more surround you. Enjoy a full-body, multidimensional experience that resets your nervous system and soul while you drift into a sanctuary of stillness. .


The Power of the Pen: Fiction Workshop

April 21, 7:00-8:00 PM, Women's Center

This workshop will explore the ways survivors can use fiction writing to process their experiences and pursue healing. It will offer insights on how to pull from fact for the purposes of fiction writing and hold space for reflection and free writing. .


CSAW's Alcohol, Cannabis and Other Drugs Consultations

The Center for Student Advocacy and wellness offer Alcohol, Cannabis and Other Drug consultations for students who are interested in exploring more about their use of substances. If you have questions or want to learn more about harm reduction in a confidential one on one setting with a health educator from CSAW. !


Wellness Coaching

Wellness Coaching is a collaborative, non-judgmental process to help you identify and achieve your health and wellness goals related to: physical activity, sleep, healthy eating, time management, and stress management/coping skills. Sessions are one-on-one, confidential, and free for all Âé¶¹´«Ã½ students.


Wildcats in Recovery - NU's Collegiate Recovery Community!

The Center for Student Advocacy and Wellness (CSAW) presents "Wildcats in Recovery" - a Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP) that supports students in recovery from substance use disorders, process addictions, and eating disorders. We aim to bring students together and provide them with the necessary resources to excel here at Âé¶¹´«Ã½!


Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Spring Cohort 2026

Build stress hardiness this spring with Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), an eight-week, evidence-based course that teaches practical tools like meditation, gentle movement, and body awareness to help you manage anxiety, stress, and daily pressures. MBSR has helped participants strengthen focus, emotional balance, and overall well-being. Click here for more information.


ResilientNU - Spring Cohort Registration

ResilientNU is your crash course on increasing wellness, managing stress, and finding balance. Created by a group of students and staff, this program hosts small group cohorts for 5 weeks. Our goal is for you to leave this program with research-backed strategies to help you grow towards a healthier and more resilient you. Starts April 14th! .


 

Chai and Chat

March 18, 1:00-3:30 PM, 630 Dartmouth Pl

Come with your I-20 to receive a travel signature & stay for a warm cup of homemade chai (& chat!) All are welcome to come and chat! For more information, email oiss-students@northwestern.edu


McCormick Engineering MS Program Fair

April 15, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM, Tech Main Lobby 2145 Sheridan Rd

Please join us for a casual fair to learn about graduate school opportunities here at Âé¶¹´«Ã½! Admissions teams and other program faculty and staff will be there to share information and answer questions. We will have materials to hand out and will be open to speaking one-on-one and looking at resumes. You are welcome to join whether you know which program interests you or you’d just like to learn more about the possibilities! Lunch will be provided. .

College Prep Program Is Hiring

CPP is hiring residential advisors and teaching assistants for our summer programs. .


Winter Research Computing and Data Services Workshops – Register today!

Acquire new coding skills, upgrade your existing skill set, and learn how to maximize your research efforts at one of Âé¶¹´«Ã½ IT Research Computing and Data Services’ winter sessions. Choose from a variety of workshops, either virtually or in person (Chicago), including AI for Research, Next Steps in Python, Data Management, Data Science, Statistics, and Visualization. ! 


Drop-In Peer Tutoring

Come see the ASLA Peer Tutors for free help with variety of courses! You can find them Sunday through Thursday. Subjects Covered: Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Economics, Engineering Analysis, Math, Physics, and Statistics.

Check out the ASLA website for specific courses, dates, and times!


 

March 11, All Day

Join a Mini Course and learn something new! Early registration for our catalog of spring classes begins on March 2nd. Re...

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March 11, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Block Museum of Art, Mary and Leigh, 40 Arts Circle Drive

Explore selections from artist LaToya Ruby Frazier’s Flint is Family series from a multi-disciplinary perspective.  Essi...

Featured Resource

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Build Your Own Finals Relief Kit

Join us for our annual build your own relief kits event during finals week. Stop by to fill your bags with fidget toys, eye masks, stress balls, snacks, and self-care items to get you through exams. We will be on the ground floor of main library on March 16 from 1-3 p.m.!