The Center for Student Advocacy and Wellness combines the resources previously available in the Center for Awareness Response & Education and Health Promotion and Wellness. Its offerings include advocacy services, support groups, workshops and trainings, wellness support and drop-in meditation sessions.
We are excited to announce that Rev. Jackie Marquez, M. Div, MAPC has been named Â鶹´«Ã½ University’s
Chaplain and Director of Religious and Spiritual Life. She began her role on Monday.
Let’s look back on all the fun we’ve had so far this year. From the first day of classes to Halloween events, it’s been a busy fall. Relive your favorite memories by checking out a photo gallery of the last two months.
Click around to find everything you need to know for the week ahead at Â鶹´«Ã½. Never miss a deadline, event or update in the sections below. Events and programs are open to all students
November 5-14, 6:00 PM
Join the MLDS AI Hackathon at Â鶹´«Ã½—an exciting event open to all NU students! Form a team of four (or get matched at the event) to tackle fun AI challenges and compete for top prizes. The hackathon kicks off on November 14, at 6:00 PM, with final presentations on November 17, 2025. For more information, check . !
November 12, 6:00-7:30 PM, 40 Arts Circle Drive, The Block Museum of Art
In this program, artists Anna Kunz and Soo Shin—both featured in the exhibition and represented in The Block’s collection—join associate professor Lane Relyea (Â鶹´«Ã½, Department of Art, Theory, and Practice) for a conversation about their artistic practices, influences, and connections to Frankenthaler’s legacy. !
November 13, 3:30-5:00 PM, 2131 Sherman Ave
Need a mid-quarter pick-me-up? Join OCL for a coffee social! We will be providing Hot Chocolate and Iced Coffee! Bring a friend and meet a friend! Learn more here.
November 6, 6:00-7:00 PM, Allison Hall
The Center for Student Advocacy and Wellness (CSAW) presents "Wildcats in Recovery" Our peer support meetings offer a relaxed, nonjudgmental space where students can connect, discuss topics related to recovery, support one another, and find community. Peer support meetings are open to those who are in recovery, thinking of recovery, and allies of people in recovery.
November 11, 5:00-6:00 PM, Forum Room, NU Main Library
Join to build community, discuss your experiences, and obtain strategies to meet your academic goals! All are welcome! .
Big questions like who are you, what do you value, where are you headed? Spiritual Direction gives you space to slow down, reflect, and process with someone who’s got your back. One-on-one, confidential, zero judgment whether you’re religious, spiritual, or just curious. Students say it’s one of the best ways to stay grounded during the chaos of college. Learn more here!
Ready to start the new school year with more grounding and balance? to stay updated on fall programs, events, and opportunities to recharge. Stay connected with weekly drop-ins, workshops, and resources that support your well-being all season long.
Spiritual Direction is a one-on-one space to explore life’s big questions of meaning, purpose, identity, or whatever’s on your mind. It’s open to all backgrounds whether you are religious or not. Sessions last about 45 minutes, once a month, and may include conversation, silence, and reflection. It offers you the chance to pause, pay attention to your inner world, and stay grounded during the rush of college life. Learn more and schedule a preliminary session.
Do you want to improve your overall health and well-being, but just don't know where to start? Wellness Coaching can help!
Wellness Coaching is a collaborative, non-judgmental process that can help you identify and achieve your health and wellness goals, balance dimensions of health and wellness, and learn practical skills to improve overall well-being. Coaches work with you to build on your strengths and support you in creating sustainable plans to achieve your wellness goals.
NUBI (Â鶹´«Ã½ Bystander Intervention) is an initiative that aims to create a safer, more caring, and supportive community by engaging all students, faculty and staff and asking them to play a role in shifting our campus culture.
Bystander intervention is a 90-minute training that was developed to help people identify and interrupt moments of harm or potential harm. The training is intended to help empower people observing a situation to know how they can take an active role in intervening to stop immediate harm, and ideally future harm, from happening.
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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. !
This one-hour training is for students who are 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, learn how to administer Narcan to an individual they believe is experiencing an overdose, and identify additional emergency steps to take. All attendees will receive a two-pack of Narcan upon completion of the training.
Trainings will be offered at least two times a quarter. More trainings may be scheduled if there is increased demand. !
November 18, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, Mudd Library, Small Classroom 2124
Students are invited to participate in the Data Visualization championship. Cash prizes will be awarded: 1st ($250), 2nd ($150), or 3rd ($75). Office hours for questions, will be available in person on November 18, 2025, from 10 AM to 12 PM, and on January 8, 2026, from 1–3 PM in the Mudd Library small classroom 2124. Entries are due on January 14, 2026.
Learn more about Love Data Week here!
Come see the ASLA Peer Tutors for help with variety of courses! You can find them Sunday through Thursday. Locations include Schapiro Hall, Shepard Hall, Elder Lounge, Tech, GSRC, SES, the Black House, and the Multicultural Center. Subjects Covered: Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Economics, Engineering Analysis, Math, Physics, Statistics
Check out the ASLA website for specific courses, dates, and times!
Acquire new coding skills, upgrade your existing skill set, and learn how to maximize your research efforts at one of Â鶹´«Ã½ IT Research Computing and Data Services (RCDS) Fall sessions. Choose from a variety of workshops, virtually or in person (Chicago), like AI for Research, Next Steps in Python and R, Foundations in Genomic Analyses, Statistics, Data Management, and more!
Stay informed! We also invite you to to receive announcements of upcoming workshops.
Applications due October 26 midnight (Sunday)
Â鶹´«Ã½ Career Advancement is hosting an to New York City on Monday, December 15, Tuesday, December 16th, and Wednesday, December 17th. This Trek is for students who identify as sophomores planning to actively apply to investment banking internships for their summer 2027 experience as early as winter break 2025/winter quarter 2026.
NCA wants to ensure that cost is never prohibitive to a student’s career planning. Students with demonstrated financial need may be offered support for travel and lodging. More details will be provided to those students who qualify (see application). Applications should be submitted no later than October 26th midnight (Sunday).
Register by November 5!
Spend time job shadowing a Â鶹´«Ã½ alum. First, register in the system by Nov 5, then apply for experiences between Oct 31- Nov 12. The Â鶹´«Ã½ Externship Program (NEXT) is a unique job-shadowing program designed to help you explore career paths in a variety of fields. To learn more and apply, visit !
Student Affairs Marketing (SAM) is seeking creative, talented, and motivated students to help tell and share the stories, events, and resources of Â鶹´«Ã½ Student Affairs. SAM has student graphic designers, videographers, photographers, social media coordinators, student feature writers, and more, gaining real work experience in a fun and creative environment.
SAM is currently looking for a Student Feature Writer. To read more about the job descriptions and apply, visit our Work at Student Affairs Marketing web page.
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November 10, 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Drive
In the summer of 1980, Ann Kogen bought a Nikon FM camera, some black and white Tri-X film, and stepped into the world o...
November 11, 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Drive
In the summer of 1980, Ann Kogen bought a Nikon FM camera, some black and white Tri-X film, and stepped into the world o...
November 11, 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Block Museum of Art, Mary and Leigh, 40 Arts Circle Drive
Helen Frankenthaler (American, 1928–2011) began printmaking in 1961, working across lithography, woodcut, and etching fo...
I’m First Week is a celebration of Â鶹´«Ã½’s first-generation students and all of the strengths, assets and leadership they bring to our campus. This year’s events include a game night on Nov. 13. Share your story and celebrate being First on social media by visiting . Click to view the schedule.