2/8, 3 PM, Alice Millar Chapel
Religious & Spiritual Life will honor the Â鶹´«Ã½ Community Ensemble at this year’s Black History Month Celebration. The event, founded in 2022 by RSL’s Director of Special Projects and an assistant professor in the School of Communication Kent R. Brooks, will incorporate song, dance and a documentary about the University’s gospel choir.
We’re looking for motivated students who want to make an impact as Family Ambassadors! FAs welcome new families to our community and assist with major events. All applicants are required to attend a 45-minute information session.
2/12, 1-3 PM, Louis Room, Norris Center
Still haven’t found the perfect spot to live off campus next year? Don’t worry – you are definitely not alone! Come to the Winter 2026 Housing Fair to connect with landlords, property managers, and campus/community resources who can assist when problems arise!
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
Register your intention to pre-campaign by 2/5 at 7 p.m. . Participants should follow all passed by ASG.
Any student observing Ramadan without a meal plan can participate in the Ramadan Meal Plan on the Evanston Campus. To participate, please . Details about meal options, locations, and hours of operation can be found on the . Please email Â鶹´«Ã½ Dining with any questions.
February 4, 4:00-5:15 PM, Dittmar Gallery, Norris University Center
, an emerging community space at Â鶹´«Ã½ for students, staff, and faculty to gather around contemplative practice and holistic wellness. We’ll explore When Mindfulness Meets Politics: how practices like mindfulness intersect with justice, identity, and care for one another. All are welcome. Snacks provided!
February 9, 7:00-8:15 PM, Parkes 204
Unplug, insert book, quietly read, snack, repeat. So what is BYOBook? Just a space to gather, chat with some tea and snacks, read quietly for about 45 minutes, and then connect and reflect with others about the magic that is reading! Student led and curated. !
February 11, 6:00-8:00 PM, Shephard Hall
Please join MSA and Alianza as we host Chef Ernesto Rodriguez who will be guiding us in learning how to make mole as a cultural dish! Students will receive a full dinner. !
February 13, 4:00-5:00 PM, Alice Millar Chapel
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable sound meditation with Preston Klik, renowned Evanstonian sound artist. Let sound waves of crystal bowls, gongs, and other instruments wash over you in this deep somatic soundscape of immersive experience! !
February 13
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. !
February 16, 5:00-6:30 PM, Parkes 204
Join us for our next Kindling Conversations series, to talk about all things spirituality related. This a friendly space to the intersections of sexuality & spirituality led by Luke & Tess Benser, Assistant Director of Outreach and Sexual Wellness at CSAW. All are welcome to share in this discussion over dinner. .
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.
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!
February 5, 12:00-1:30 PM, Ruan Conference Room, Chambers Hall
In-person Distinguished Panel event featuring Julius Lucks, Chris Wolverton, moderated by Chris Schuh to learn how AI is reshaping the synthesis of materials, molecules, and drugs. !
February 5, 6:30-8:30 PM, Parkes Hall 120-122
Need a break and a boost? Miss your furry friend from home? Join SOA and Off-Campus Life at Paws and Pals! It offers time and space to build connections with other off-campus students and learn practical info on disability inclusion and what to do if you experience housing discrimination. And, pizza too!
February 7, 2:00-3:30 PM, The Block Museum of Art, 40 Arts Circle Drive
Celebrate the opening of Teresa Montoya’s Tó Łitso (Yellow Water): Ten Years after the Gold King Mine Spill. The exhibition explores the impact of the 2015 Gold King Mine spill on Diné (Navajo) communities in the Animas and San Juan watersheds. !
Shows through February 5-7 (7:30-10:00 PM), February 8 (2:00-4:30 PM), Josephine Louis Theater, 20 Arts Circle Drive
Written at the close of World War II, Brecht’s masterpiece explores the impact of war on ordinary people who find their humanity amidst a chaos they did not invite. This play with music focuses on storytelling and performance with basic production elements. !
February 9, 12:30-1:45 PM, 720 University Pl, Second Floor
with Lina Sergie Attar, founder and CEO of the Karam Foundation, to examine what sustainable recovery can look like in post-war Syria and how international collaboration will play a critical role.
February 10, 12:00-1:30 PM, Mudd 3514
Join us for an in-person Distinguished Speaker event featuring Jeffrey Ullman, a prominent figure in computer science whose contributions have shaped the foundations of algorithms, databases, and theoretical computing. Title: "Big-Data Algorithms That Are Not Machine Learning".
Lunch will be provided.
February 11, 12:30-1:45 PM, 720 University Pl, Second Floor
with Roberta Buffett Visiting Professor of International Studies, Maria Lipman and Alan Charles Kors Professor of History Benjamin Nathans (University of Pennsylvania) on Professor Nathans' new Pulitzer Prize-winning book, To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause: The Many Lives of the Soviet Dissident Movement.
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. !
February 12, 4:30-6:00 PM, Cycle Center 1st Floor, Annenberg Hall
We will be making cards for hospitalized kids. The SESP Teaching, Learning, & Education Program will be providing all of the materials. We will mail the completed cards to Cards for Hospitalized Kids. If you have any questions, please reach out to sesp-tlep@northwestern.edu.
Engage Chicago is an immersive 8-week summer program that combines hands-on internships with community exploration and opportunities to live in one of the most vibrant cities in the world. You’ll gain real-world experience, build professional networks, and broaden your understanding of the social issues shaping Chicago, all while making an impact.
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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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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. !
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.
February 12, 2:30-3:00 PM, Zoom
Interested in becoming a tutor around campus? Want to take a leadership position and help your fellow students succeed at Â鶹´«Ã½? in the programs will be there to talk about the position and answer your questions about our programs and how you can become a peer leader!
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.
Â鶹´«Ã½ IT invites all students to participate in the Computation and Data Exchange () symposium on April 21. or highlighting your research for a chance to win prizes, including $3,000 for a conference of your choice. Submissions are due January 30. .
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. !
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!
February 4, 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Drive
Students will be introduced to the basic principles of making functional ceramic art. In this course, students will begi...
February 4, 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Drive
February 4 & 5 ARTica Studios Drop-In, 3:00 - 9:00pm Join Artica Studios for a special Valentines Bisque Painting drop-i...
February 4, 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Drive
Is there room for politics in your mindfulness practice? Is there room for politics in any mindfulness practice? In a 19...
ASLA Drop-In Peer Tutoring is a great place to study with others and get help from tutors – friendly fellow students who have taken your course and want to help! 30+ courses covered, 5 days a week, multiple locations.