Every weekday morning, Â鶹´«Ã½ student tutors file into Evanston’s schools and sit down with elementary students to help with homework, read and chat about life. They volunteer through local nonprofit Books & Breakfast, which has partnered with Â鶹´«Ã½ for nine years. Interested in volunteering for an hour one morning a week? Attend a training session on 1/8 or 1/9 at 8:30 a.m. at The Source.
FSL invites you to explore joining opportunities happening throughout Winter Quarter! This is a popular time to affiliate, and each year we welcome hundreds of new members.
Applications to be a Resident Assistant during the 2026-27 academic year are now open! RAs are essential in building strong communities and facilitating the social, academic and personal transitions of residential students as they move through their Â鶹´«Ã½ experiences. To apply, attend an information session and submit your New RA Candidate Application by 1/16 or your Current RA Intent to Return by 1/30.
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
January 12, 5:30-6:45 PM, Sheil Catholic Center Lower Level
Join students and community members for conversation on the topic This conversation will be facilitated by Â鶹´«Ã½ history professor Kevin Boyle and graduate student Drew Meinecke.
2026 Winter Cohort will begin January 21, 2026
Survivors of Stalking [S.O.S] is a six-week support group for Â鶹´«Ã½ students who identify as survivors of stalking. Through psychoeducation, connection and discussion, and skill-building – this group will offer a space to explore and process various aspects of their survivorship. This group will most benefit those already engaged in support services.
January 25, Chicago
Alternative Spring Break (ASB) is a FREE service-learning program for Â鶹´«Ã½ undergrads who want to become active, compassionate citizens. Spend your break doing hands-on work with Chicago non-profits to learn about social justice issues right here in Chicago. You'll engage in transformative experiences of service and make new friends. Learn more and apply here.
January 8 & 9, 8:30am-9:15am, The SOURCE, Norris Center, Third Floor
Books and Breakfast is ready to receive new volunteers. New volunteers MUST attend 1 of 2 onboarding sessions on either Thursday, Jan 8 OR Friday, Jan 9 from 8:30am-9:15am on the 3rd floor of Norris. The longstanding Books & Breakfast program offers a nutritious breakfast and homework help to K-5 students at 7 Evanston elementary schools. .
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.
January 8, 4:30-5:00 PM,
Calling all involved Â鶹´«Ã½ Wildcats! If you have loved being involved, have you ever considered a career working at a college or university? We invite you to join an interactive conversation about higher education and how you can maximize your education through SESP's 4+1 / Accelerated Masters in Higher Education Degree. Questions? Contact Mark Hoffman here!
January 14, 5:30-6:00 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? Join our Zoom session—our staff and a current peer leader will be there to talk about the position and answer your questions about our programs and how you can become a peer leader! !
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January 8, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Parkes Hall, 1870 Sheridan Road
Join Religious and Spiritual Life (RSL) for a time of snacks, community, and conversation! Does your department or RSO w...
January 8, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Drive
Join us at Norris for weekly programming on Next Up! Stage! in Luna's Pub & Grill! Gather your friends for Thursday Triv...
January 9, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Foster-Walker Complex, 1927 Orrington Avenue
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Luna’s Pub & Grill, located on the ground floor of Norris, is now open daily! To mark the occasion, a Grand Opening Celebration will take place on Monday, January 5 at 11 a.m.
Luna’s is open to customers of all ages and offers a full menu of gastropub favorites made with local ingredients, along with local and craft beers, seasonal cocktails and zero-proof drinks. Beginning January 6, weekly ongoing programming will be hosted on Luna’s Next Up! Stage, including karaoke, trivia and variety night.