In the 2010s, the League of Legends Club and Super Smash Brows Club teamed up and brought their passion for competitive video games under one banner—the Esports Club. Since then, the club has leveled up, adding more titles to the mix and growing to more than 60 members. In 2023, they opened their own space, the Nexus Gaming Lounge, a hub for the club and all gamers on campus.
Join the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life for an inside look at fraternity and sorority experience at ÅÝܽÊÓƵ. This session will cover the opportunities, benefits and responsibilities that come with being part of the FSL community. Whether you’re ready to join or curious to learn more, join FSL this Friday, September 26 at 3 p.m. in Tech LR3.
Apply for the DeBerry Civic Scholars program to get civically engaged in the North of Howard neighborhood in Rogers Park. The cohort runs from mid-Fall Quarter through the end of the academic year, including weekly meetings and service at the Gale Community Academy and local non-profits. Applications are due October 5.
Click around to find everything you need to know for the week ahead at ÅÝܽÊÓƵ. Never miss a deadline, event or update in the sections below. Events and programs are open to all students
Vote for ASG Senators: 9/26-9/28
The ASG Senate Election will take place on from Friday, Sept. 26 at 5 p.m. to Sunday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m! Look out for an email Friday to vote for your representatives. If you have questions, email asg-speaker@u.northwestern.edu.
Flu Shots Available at ÅÝܽÊÓƵ Medicine Student Health Service
There has been a higher-than-usual number of flu cases on campus. We encourage you to get a flu shot to help protect against infection or severe illness. .
September 25, 12:00-4:00 PM, Norris Center
The NCA Fall Career Fair will be hosted AT Norris University Center September 25. FROM 12:00-4:00 PM. Undergraduate students, graduate students, postdoctoral scholars and ÅÝܽÊÓƵ alumni with a Handshake account are invited to participate.
September 26
Last day to request academic accommodations for religious observance in Fall Quarter.
September 29, 1:00 PM, Ford ITW (Room 1.350), 2133 Sheridan Road
. Speak with founders working in critical minerals technology startups, as well as a co-founder of the venture capital firm helping to bring their technologies to market, and learn what opportunities are available to recent graduates interested in the startup space. Join us in person for pizza!
October 1, 12:30-1:45 PM, 720 University Place, Second Floor, Buffett Reading Room
Professor John Blaxland of the Australian National University will explore how today’s strategic challenges, from great power competition to climate disruption and technological transformation, appear when viewed through an Australian lens in the Indo-Pacific.
—a former Australian military intelligence officer and a trusted and highly regarded historian on international, military, and security affairs—on how and why gaining an Australian perspective on these global issues can benefit American scholars, students, industry leaders, and policymakers. It’s a timely opportunity to engage with the perspective of a close US ally navigating the evolving poly-crisis and gain insights on how to think critically outside the U.S. perspective.
Acquire new coding skills, upgrade your existing skill set, and learn how to maximize your research efforts at one of ÅÝܽÊÓƵ 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.
October 13, Norris Center, 9:00 AM-3:30 PM
is the education conference hosted by the Teaching, Learning, and Education Program (TLEP) at ÅÝܽÊÓƵ University. This annual event is intentionally designed to bring together prospective students, current students, alumni, faculty, and staff to engage with important issues in teaching and learning while building meaningful connections with fellow educators. Our conference name represents a key idea in our program—teaching and learning occur through meaningful connection. We seek to foster deep and sustained connections among everyone who is part of our program while also thinking intentionally about how we connect to disciplinary ideas, understandings, and ways of knowing. The workshops, discussions, and interactive sessions provide inspiration, practical strategies, and opportunities for reflection. ConnectEd is not just an educational conference; it is a community of educators who share a commitment to transformative education.
This year, the theme of the conference is learning as, through, and for joy!
Student Affairs Marketing (SAM) is seeking creative, talented, and motivated students to help tell and share the stories, events, and resources of ÅÝܽÊÓƵ 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 ÅÝܽÊÓƵ.
SAM is currently looking for Graphic Designers, Student Feature Writers., and Weekend/Evening Photographers/Videographers. To read more about the job descriptions and apply, visit our Work at Student Affairs Marketing web page.
September 25, 1:00 PM, Virtual
The Center for Engineering and Health welcomes Prof. Sze-chuan Suen (USC) for a virtual seminar on improved screening methodology for chronic kidney disease.
September 26, Block Plaza, Norris University Center
Looking for an affordable, eco-friendly way to get around campus? — perfect for commuting to class, exploring the city, or just cruising with friends. Hosted in collaboration with The Recyclery.
September 29, 5:30 PM, Sheil Catholic Center
looking at Economics and Justice: A Conversation with Catholic Kellogg professor David Besanko and NU economics major Erin Boler. Attendance at all events is not required. Come for what you are able!October 2, 6:00-8:00 PM, Dittmar Gallery
STREET is a series of candid street photographs from the early 1980s. Striking black and white photographs showcase people on the street, chance encounters, and reflections from windows. Captured on the streets of many cities from Chicago, Illinois, to Cairo, Egypt, the timeless quality of the photographs evokes a sense of common humanity. STREET invites viewers to reflect on the ways photography shapes our understanding of public spaces and the stories embedded within them.
Don't miss the chance to participate in the annual Arts & Crafts Fair at Norris University Center. Each year, ÅÝܽÊÓƵ community artists display and sell their creations, from paintings and photography to crocheted items and stained glass. Registration to be a vendor closes October 6—apply today!
October 9, 8:30-11:30 AM, 555 Clark Street, Suite 209
Office of the Ombudsperson invites the ÅÝܽÊÓƵ University community to celebrate their annual Ombuds Day Breakfast Open House – this year highlighting the theme “Ombuds: Empowering Voices, Resolving Challenges.”
Come meet University Ombudsperson Sarah Klaper, Associate Ombudsperson Kamaria Porter, and Program Coordinator Carrie Thomas. Attendees can enjoy breakfast and community while learning more about the services offered by the Office of the Ombudsperson. Ask us about our Recombobulation Area sign!n Come and go as you please, and we’ll have to-go containers available – you’re welcome to grab food for yourself (and a colleague and/or classmate.)
For questions, please contact the Office of the Ombudsperson at ombuds@northwestern.edu.
September 29, Parkes Hall Inner Courtyard
Kick off the year with the Holistic Wellness & Mindfulness Community! We’re gathering in the Parkes Hall Inner Courtyard for our first to meet fellow community members and set our intentions for the upcoming school year.
On top of a campfire + s’mores, Amelia (one of our student leaders) will guide everyone to write their INs for the year on origami paper cranes 🕊️ and their OUTs on slips of paper we’ll toss into the fire.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Wednesdays, Oct 1 – Nov 5 | 5–6:30 PM
Retreat Day: Oct 26 | 10:30 AM–2:30 PM
mindfulNU is a six-week program created by ÅÝܽÊÓƵ students, for ÅÝܽÊÓƵ students, to help you build a mindfulness practice in a supportive cohort. Each week you’ll experience stillness and movement-based meditations, mindful writing, and group reflection, with space to connect and grow alongside your peers.
ÅÝܽÊÓƵ’s Center for Student Advocacy and Support (CSAW) is now presenting “Wildcats in Recovery” - a Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP) that aims to support students in Recovery. This group is open to students who are in (or contemplating) 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 at ÅÝܽÊÓƵ in their academics and in their recovery.
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.
October 29, 2025, 6:00-7:00 PM, Searle Hall 3.220
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.
Have you ever had to help a drunk friend but weren’t sure exactly what you were doing? 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.
Be Dillo,!
Every year, ÅÝܽÊÓƵ honors outstanding high school teachers with the Schapiro Award. This award program, sponsored by the Office of the President with the cooperation of the School of Education and Social Policy, and supported by the Associated Student Government, recognizes the transforming power of high school teachers in our lives and our communities.
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September 24, All Day
Calling all NU artists! Join us for the annual Arts and Crafts fair at Norris University Center. Each year, the Arts and...
September 24, 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...
September 24, 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Block Museum of Art, Mary and Leigh, 40 Arts Circle Drive
This year’s The Block Collects installation features two projects featuring works selected by students: 2025 Student Acq...
The and Student Affairs have launched a new program that introduces students to the Litowitz Center’s mission of harnessing the power of disagreement for good. Cohorts of students will participate in sessions from expert facilitators on topics like active listening through improv to argument mapping through a game developed by a cognitive scientist. All undergraduates can participate, and those who complete the program will earn a certificate in enlightened disagreement sponsored by the Kellogg School of Management. or by 9/26.