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Safety Along Sheridan Road

Studies show that crossing in unmarked crosswalks creates inconsistent and unsafe conditions, and may violate city ordinance. Read more here. 

Ash Wednesday

February 18, Sheil Catholic Center, 2110 Sheridan Road

Start your Lenten journey with Â鶹´«Ã½'s Catholic community on Ash Wednesday, February 18th! All are invited to Mass or a prayer service at 8:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m, 5:00 p.m. or 8:00 p.m. There will also be Ash and Dash on the front lawn from 1:00-4:00 p.m. See the link for details for both the Evanston and Chicago campuses. .

BYOBook

February 24, Parkes 204

Bring a book to read for your enjoyment, ditch the tech, enjoy a snack, and vibe. It's as simple as that! .

The Salon: Poetry as Contemplative Practice

March 4, 4:00-5:15 PM, Parkes 204

This installment will explore poetry as a contemplative practice. No love of writing necessary, just an openness to reflect on the possibilities of a poem to be a mirror, a guide, a question, and a way of life. We’ll engage in an interactive practice to consider how we can all make different meanings from the experience of reading the same poem.  .

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 Â鶹´«Ã½ students.

Wildcats in Recovery - NU's Collegiate Recovery Community!

6:00-7:00 PM, Norris, Evans Room

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 Â鶹´«Ã½!

Gallery Talk: Marisa Cruz Branco on Teresa Montoya's Tó Łitso (Yellow Water)

February 19, 12:30-1:30 PM, The Block Museum of Art, 40 Arts Circle Drive

This gallery talk by Marisa Cruz Branco, exhibition co-curator, will consider Teresa Montoya's “Tó Łitso (Yellow Water): Ten Years after the Gold King Mine Spill” exhibition in the context of the history of Navajo Nation. !

Art Institute of Chicago University Partner Fest

February 21, 11:00 AM-5:00 PM, Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60603

University Partner Fest is a daylong event at the Art Institute of Chicago where students are invited to explore the museum, meet their peers, and learn from faculty and museum professionals across institutions. .

Exhibition Keynote: "Des Marabouts de Djenné," West African Portraiture and the Archive

February 21, 2:00-3:30 PM, The Block Museum of Art, 40 Arts Circle Drive

The thirty portraits in Hamdia Traoré’s series Des marabouts de Djenné reflect his intimate connections to the city’s people and deep history. Candace M. Keller serves as a curatorial advisor for the exhibition Hamdia Traoré’s “Des marabouts de Djenné” and Muslim Portraiture in Mali. Photographer Malick Sitou has worked closely with Keller. !

Immigrant Owned: Photographer Jonathan Castillo in Conversation

February 25, 6:00-7:30 PM, The Block Museum of Art, 40 Arts Circle Drive

Join us for a discussion of artist Jonathan Castillo’s “Immigrant Owned” portfolio. Castillo will be in discussion with Myrna García, Associate Professor of Latina and Latino Studies. A light reception will precede the artist talk, from 5-6 PM. !

Eat Well, Live Well: Cooking Demo 

February 26, 5:30-7:30 PM, Shepard Basement (B25 + Kitchen)

Love to cook or want to learn? Join Off Campus Life, the Center for Student Advocacy and Wellness, and Â鶹´«Ã½ Dining for a cooking demonstration to South Area's Shepard basement kitchen! You'll learn about healthy cooking at home, including ingredients and hands-on experience interacting with a cooking demonstration. Learn more here!

Aquí en Chicago: Curating Community

February 27, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM, Leave from the Center for Civic Engagement (1813 Hinman Ave, Evanston)

This trip to the Chicago History Museum’s Aquí en Chicago exhibit will introduce students to the humanities’ role in collecting cultural heritage and combating historical erasure. The trip includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the exhibition and a lunch with the curatorial team. !

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Shows through February 20-22 (7:30 PM, 2 PM showtimes), Ethel M. Barber Theater, 30 Arts Circle Drive

Big business means big laughs in this riotous romp through the corporate world that took Broadway by storm. The story follows the meteoric rise of J. Pierrepont Finch, an ambitious window washer who stumbles upon a book titled How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. !

CSAW Recruiting Red Watch Band Program Facilitators

February 21, 9:00 AM-3:30 PM, Searle Hall

Red Watch Band (RWB) bystander intervention training provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify and intervene effectively in an alcohol-related medical emergency. Join CSAW for the RWB student facilitator training on Saturday, February 21st, from 9am to 3:30pm at Searle Hall, room 3.220. Food provided!

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Red Watch Band Alcohol Bystander Intervention Trainings

February 24, 5:30-7:00 PM, Searle Hall, 3rd floor, 3.220

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. !

Looking for a One-of-a-Kind Summer Opportunity? Apply to Engage Chicago!

Apply by March 9

Experience the city of Chicago while learning about social issues and interning at top non-profits and government agencies. Engage Chicago provides opportunities to learn from and network with Chicago leaders and explore all Chicago has to offer. Join an and !

CSAW's Opioid Overdose Prevention and Naloxone Training

 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. 

NCA Hiring a Marketing Intern!

Apply by February 20

Ideal for a creative, social media-savvy and communications-minded Â鶹´«Ã½ student interested in developing creative marketing concepts, preparing visual and written marketing pieces, taking NCA social media channels to new levels, strengthening the NCA brand and contributing to the overall NCA marketing communications strategy!

Build Your Career Series: Interviewing

February 27

Join Student Transition Experience and US Bank on Friday February 27th virtually from 1-2pm. We’ll help you learn how to prepare for a job interview – before, during, and after – plus share various pointers around responding to some common questions during an interview. 

Apply for SIGP!

Apply by March 10

The Summer Internship Grant Program (SIGP) provides a $3500 stipend for Â鶹´«Ã½ undergraduate students (enrolled at least through Fall 2026) participating in unpaid internships this summer. Students do not need to have an internship secured before applying and previous SIGP recipients can reapply. Apply by Tuesday, March 10.

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 Â鶹´«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!