11/5, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, Norris Center, Louis Room
Are you considering moving off-campus in the next year? Are you already living off-campus and need a new place? Or need support to address a tenant-landlord concerns? The hosts local landlords and property managers so that you can explore your options and make a housing decision you feel great about. Join us to win the raffle, collect swag, eat great snacks, and most importantly...get the information and support you need to rent well!
The is Tuesday, November 3. If you are eligible to vote, even if you’re not yet registered at your current address, there is still time to cast your ballot! Now is your chance to shape the outcome, shape your government, and shape the future you want!
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November 3, 10:00-11:00 AM, SQBRC Auditorium, SQBRC Building
An internationally recognized leader in implementation science, Fontaine's research advances the use of evidence-based frameworks and methodologies to improve healthcare outcomes, with a particular focus on integrating artificial intelligence into implementation research and practice.
November 5, 6:30-7:30 PM, Kresge Hall, Room 2-420
Most people are very aware of how much they can afford for rent. But what about everything else? from 5:30-6:30 PM in Kresge 2-420, where we'll eat pizza and discuss helpful budgeting tips, plans, and practices. Bring your questions, as well as your own tips to share!
November 5, 8:00-10:00 PM, Deering Library, Deveraux Room (208)
Join fellow students for a dessert-filled readathon of Vigil punctuated by brief games with prizes. It's a great way to play with the book's text--think Cards Against Humanity--and get ready for the Campus Reading Program keynote. No registration necessary. Loaner copies of Vigil will be available for anyone who does not have their own.
November 9, 8:00-10:00 PM, Willard Great Room
Be in community with fellow readers of Vigil while enjoying refreshments in a comfortable residential space. Carve out this time before the Campus Reading Program keynote. Open to undergraduate students. Hosted by the Southwest Area. No registration necessary. Loaner copies of Vigil will be available for anyone who does not have their own. .
November 19, 4:30-5:30 PM
George Saunders, author of Vigil, the 2026-27 Campus Reading Program selection, will participate in a keynote event. through the Norris Box Office.
November 20-22
This retreat is an invitation to step away from the noise, pressure, and busyness of Northwestern life—and to get honest about one question: Where is God inviting you to say yes? Through prayer, witness talks, creative activities, silence, and more, we’ll explore what it really means to trust God in the concrete reality of your life.
October 29, 9:00 AM- 2:00 PM, 2001 Sheridan Road, Room GN300
Hey Cats! Northwestern is competing in the We Give Blood competition, which pits all Big Ten schools against each other. Help the Wildcats climb the leaderboard by joining us at one of the blood drives around campus and log your donation at BigTen.org/Abbott to score a free NU T-shirt!
November 2, 5:00-7:00 PM, Foster-Walker Complex | Main Lobby
Flu season is here, and protecting yourself doesn’t have to involve a needle! Stop by CSAW’s Intranasal Flu Clinic for a quick, convenient, and needle-free flu vaccine. Getting vaccinated is one simple way to take care of yourself while helping protect our Northwestern community.
November 1, Henry Crown Sports Pavilion – Wellness Suite
With the holidays just around the corner, don't miss your opportunity to rest and relax with . Our licensed massage therapists are ready to help you unwind and recharge with personalized sessions designed just for you. Available to everyone, no facility membership required.
November 5, 6:30-7:30 PM, Kresge Hall, Room 2-420
Most people are very aware of how much they can afford for rent. But what about everything else? Join Off-Campus Life and US Bank on Thursday, November 5 from 5:30-6:30 PM in Kresge 2-420, where we'll eat pizza and discuss helpful budgeting tips, plans, and practices. Bring your questions, as well as your own tips to share!
November 11, 5:00-6:30, Parkes 204
Quibble with questions like "Who are we if we don't have to work?", "Can AI resurrect the dead?", “Will robots have souls?” at this conversation-filled evening. We'll be discussing how AI can affect our sense of self, relationality, and livelihood with a special robotic guest! Dinner provided.
Through December 1
This . Through engagement with creative fiction - this group will offer a space to explore media portrayals of survivorship, process personal experiences in relation to chosen prose, and explore themes related to experiences of violence.
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. Sessions are one-on-one, confidential, and free for all Northwestern students.
ACOD Consults are free, confidential appointments where students are invited to have frank and open conversations about substance use and harm reduction with a health educator. This is a space for students to ask questions about substances, harm reductions, and talk about their relationship with substances.
Ready to give mindfulness and meditation a little bit of a deeper dive? Feeling lost on how to make these practices a regular habit? Join the next mindfulNU cohort, an evidence-based program using meditation, journaling, small-group dialogue, and reflection in community to learn new ways of being. .
A new academic year brings excitement, uncertainty, and big questions about who you are and where you’re headed. Spiritual direction offers a confidential, one-on-one space to reflect on transitions, purpose, identity, or what feels important. No religious or spiritual background is needed. Sign up for a preliminary session to learn more.
Parkes 204
for guided mindfulness practice on Wednesdays from 12:15–12:45 p.m., or come Fridays for Yoga from 3:30–4 p.m. and guided meditation from 4–4:30 p.m. All sessions meet in the Multi-Belief Space (Parkes 204) and are open to all. No previous experience necessary!
October 29, 8:00 AM-3:00 PM, Clyde Brummel Park, 600 Brummel Street
On October 29, the City of Evanston will partner with KaBOOM! to build a brand-new playground at Clyde-Brummel Park. and then show up for all or part of the day to engage in a fun hands-on project with Evanston neighbors!
Requires application by November 5 for December 13-17 trip
Join a mission trip to Tucson, Arizona and the Tohono O’odham Nation over winter break (Dec. 13-17th). Develop relationships with the Tohono O'odham Nation and serve with Catholic organizations reaching out to migrants and those seeking asylum. Scholarships available.
Deadline November 10, GSRC & Retreat Center
The GSRC Leadership Program is designed for first and second-year students who aspire to lead at Northwestern. Through the 1 Week + 3 experience, participants will gain practical tools, valuable resources, and hands-on learning opportunities to develop their leadership skills and confidence.
November 11, 6:30-8:00 PM, Tech L361
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.
Deadline December 15
Graduating Seniors can Winners will be honored at Commencement 2027 and receive a $5000 prize along with an additional $5000 for their school. Deadline to submit is December 15.
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. Sign up here.
Enter the Data Viz championship as part of Love Data Week in partnership with the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA). Students must use the NCAA Women’s Basketball data available here to produce a data viz for submission. Students work independently, but office hours are in Mudd 2124 on January 7 and 13. Cash prizes will be awarded to participants who finish 1st ($250), 2nd ($150), or 3rd ($75). The due date is January 15, 2027.
Register by October 28
Registration is now open for the – a shadowing program that allows current Northwestern students to accompany alumni on the job to explore different professional fields.
October 28, 3:30-5:30 PM, The Guild Lounge, Scott Hall
Hear former Chairman and CEO of CNA Insurance Companies, CPA, and one of the nation's most experienced corporate directors. Throughout a career that has included leadership roles across industry, finance, and entrepreneurship, Chookaszian has helped shape organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to startups and nonprofit institutions. .
Main Library (Core) and 630 Lincoln Street (NCA)
NCA Career Ambassadors offer resume, cover letter, and quick career help at the Main Library Mon–Thu, 5–7 p.m. ’Cats Closet offers free professional attire Thu, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., and Fri, 10 a.m.–12 p.m..
Shepard and Schapiro Halls
Come see the ASLA Peer Tutors for free help with variety of courses! You can find them Sunday through Thursday. Locations include Schapiro Hall, Shepard Hall, Tech, the Women’s Center, and the Multicultural Center.
Subjects Covered: Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Economics, Engineering Analysis, Math, Physics, and Statistics
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October 28, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Drive
Join Norris Program's Halloween Bash and carve your own pumpkin on Norris South Lawn! Timeslots available from 12-5pm on...
October 28, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Drive
Visit NU Votes’ Voter Services Station for support with early or mail-in voting. Pick up stamps to mail your ballot, acc...
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