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 Ice-Cream Social

September 17, 5:30-7:00 PM, Fireman's Park

Meet neighbors and connect with the community while enjoying free ice cream. Ice-cream will be provided by C&W Market and Ice Cream Parlor to the first 300 participants!

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URAP Unpacked

September 19, 2025, Norris Lake Room

Join the Office of Student Transition Experiences and Office of Undergraduate Research on Friday, September 19th from 12-1pm in the Norris Lake Room for our URAP Unpacked event. Here we will chat through the Undergraduate Research Assistantship Program, how to engage with faculty, and a breakdown of the application process. 

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Blessing of the Backpacks

September 21, Sheil Catholic Center

. Bring your backpack to Mass at 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. or 5:00 p.m., put on this year’s special commemorative tag, and get a blessing! Every Mass is followed by hospitality with baked goods and beverages.

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Used Bike Sale

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. 

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Opening Reception for Ann Kogen street photography exhibition: STREET

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.

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Student Government Senate Elections

September 18-23

The petition to run for ASG Senator opens on Thursday the 18th and closes on Tuesday the 23rd at 11:59pm! Elections will run from September 25th until the 28th.

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Books and Breakfast Fall Volunteer Onboarding

Friday, September 19: 3:00, 4:00 or 5:00 PM - Norris University Center: McCormick Auditorium

Come and join Books and Breakfast as a new volunteer! Help kids start their school day with academic support and love!

All undergrads are welcome to get involved! You must attend an onboarding session on Friday, Sept 19 at 3pm, 4pm or 5pm.

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DeBerry Civic Scholars Applications OPEN

October 5 Deadline

The DeBerry Civic Scholars at »¨Ó°Ö±²¥ is a leadership development and community engagement program designed for a cohort of selected students at »¨Ó°Ö±²¥. The program provides students with the opportunity to engage in meaningful public service rooted in the local community and the reflection space to process those experiences. Applications close on Sunday, Oct. 5 at 11:59pm

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Red Watch Band Alcohol Bystander Intervention Trainings

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,!

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CSAW's Opioid Overdose Prevention and Naloxone Trainings

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.

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Nominate Your Former High School Teacher for the Morton Schapiro Distinguished Secondary School Teacher Award

Every year, »¨Ó°Ö±²¥ 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.

Nominate your teacher here.

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Coffee Talk Fall 2025

September 17, 630 Dartmouth Place Evanston, IL 60208, 3:00-4:00 PM

We are excited to be hosting . This is a community support space tailored for international students, international scholars, individuals with international experiences, and those interested in learning about international students’ experiences. .

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Drop-In Meditation Community

September 19, Parkes 204, 4:00-5:00 PM

Our Drop-In Meditation Communities offer a simple way to pause, reset, and connect during the week. Open to all students and led mostly by our student mindfulness leaders, these sessions are designed to help you start or grow your meditation practice while building community and a sense of belonging on campus.

Sessions take place each Wednesday from 12:15–12:45pm and each Friday from 4–5pm in Parkes 204, with an optional student-led Mindful Movement session beginning at 3:30pm on Fridays. Sign-up for weekly messages and updates (and the secret to a free burrito now & again!)

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BYOBook

September 22, Parkes 204

Looking for a chill, no-pressure way to enjoy reading without the distractions of tech? . Bring your favorite book, settle in with cozy vibes, and enjoy quiet reading time alongside fellow book lovers. No assigned books, no discussions. Just snacks, good company, and your next great read. Register to receive occasional updates on the next gatherings.

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mindfulNU Fall Cohort '25

Wednesdays, Oct 1 – Nov 5 | 5–6:30 PM
Retreat Day: Oct 26 | 10:30 AM–2:30 PM

Ready to give mindfulness and meditation a little bit of a deeper dive? Join the Fall MindfulNU cohort which is an evidence-based program with meditation, journaling, loving-kindness practice, and reflection in community. Open to all students, co-led by a student + staff.

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Wildcats in Recovery

»¨Ó°Ö±²¥’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 »¨Ó°Ö±²¥ in their academics and in their recovery.

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Subscribe to the Center for Student Advocacy and Wellness Newsletter

September 15, 2025

Stay up to date on wellness news on campus by ! Newsletters.

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Holistic Wellness & Mindfulness @ NU List-Serv

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.

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mindfulNU Fall Cohort

created by »¨Ó°Ö±²¥ students, for »¨Ó°Ö±²¥ 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. Fill out the mindfulNU interest form to stay updated on upcoming sessions. Your mindfulness journey starts today!

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Find a Spiritual Direction at »¨Ó°Ö±²¥

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.

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NCA Fall Career Fairs

September 18, Virtual

The NCA Fall Career Fair will be hosted on Handshake on September 18 & September 25.

• Virtual Day: Thursday, September 18, 12 – 4 PM, hosted on Handshake
• In-Person Day: Thursday, September 25, 12 – 4 PM, Norris University Center

Undergraduate students, graduate students, postdoctoral scholars and »¨Ó°Ö±²¥ alumni with a Handshake account are invited to participate.

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REMINDER: Request Academic Accommodations for Religious Observance in Fall Quarter

September 26, 2025

Last day to request academic accommodations for religious observance in Fall Quarter.

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Fall 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 »¨Ó°Ö±²¥ 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. 

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ConnectEd Conference

October 13, Norris Center, 9:00 AM-3:30 PM

is the education conference hosted by the Teaching, Learning, and Education Program (TLEP) at »¨Ó°Ö±²¥. 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!

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 Student Affairs Marketing is Hiring for Fall 2025

Student Affairs Marketing (SAM) is seeking creative, talented, and motivated students to help tell and share the stories, events, and resources of »¨Ó°Ö±²¥ 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 environment.

SAM is currently looking for Graphic Designers and Student Feature Writers. To read more about the job descriptions and apply, visit our Work at Student Affairs Marketing web page.

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