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Tour Guide Applications

Info Session: April 4, 4:00 PM

Join the Tour Guide Program! Tour guides get the chance to show off Áñ—†ÊÓƵ and get involved in a wonderful campus community, all while getting paid for your time! Applications open Monday, 3/31, and are due Monday, 4/14 at 11:59 PM CST. To learn more, with our student Tour Guide Coordinators on Friday, 4/4 at 4:00 PM. Apply now!

NCA Industry Insights: Finance Roundtables

April 8, 6:00–7:30 PM, Norris Áñ—†ÊÓƵ Room

Curious about the world of finance? First-year and sophomore students can meet alums from various finance sectors and get the lowdown on what these roles actually entail. With 15-minute rounds of informal chats, you’ll discover where your skills and interests align in the dynamic world of finance. Alumni representatives: Goldman Sachs Wealth Management, Magnetar Investment Management/Alternatives, BMO Commercial Real Estate, Springdale Venture Capital, Kaufman Hall Mergers and Acquisitions, Apogem Private Equity, and Marathon Capital Investment Banking.

SES SAW Counselor and Compass Mentor Application Open!

Applications due April 13

SES is hiring Compass Mentors and SAW Counselors. These are an excellent opportunity for students seeking to develop their leadership and mentorship skills while connecting with and supporting incoming first-year students. Questions? Contact MJ Nataren, Assistant Director of SES, at maria.nataren@northwestern.edu.

McCormick Engineering MS Program Fair

April 30, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM, Tech Main Lobby

Please join us for a fair to learn about here at Áñ—†ÊÓƵ! Admissions teams, Áñ—†ÊÓƵ faculty, and staff will be there to share information and answer questions. We will Áñ—†ÊÓƵ materials and be open to speaking one-on-one and looking at resumes. Join, whether you know which Áñ—†ÊÓƵ interests you or want to learn more about the possibilities! Lunch provided. We look forward to seeing you there!

Academic Accommodations for Religious Observance

For students on the quarter system, consult your instructors by the end of the second week of the term (April 11) regarding . Be prepared to provide information about the obligations in any religious observance for which you seek accommodation. See the policy on academic accommodations for religious observance for details.

NCA Career Ambassador 25-26 Applications are Open

Áñ—†ÊÓƵ Career Advancement (NCA) seeks undergraduate first-year, sophomore, and junior students to serve as Career Ambassadors (CAs) for the 2025-26 academic year. This is $15/hour and can be work-study or non-work-study. It is an approximately 6+ hour per week commitment. The CA Áñ—†ÊÓƵ serves as a bridge between NCA and the Áñ—†ÊÓƵ student population to increase students’ awareness of NCA’s services. CAs serve as advisers, presenters, and campus liaisons. 

College Prep Program is Hiring: All Summer Positions!

Join the Áñ—†ÊÓƵ College Prep Program Residential Team! We are hiring residential advisors (RAs) and assistant residential directors (ARDs)! The hourly rate is up to $18/hour, plus room and board, and great leadership opportunities! The average work week is 40 hours/week. If interested, please send your resume and cover letter to cpp@northwestern.edu.

Drop-In Peer Tutoring

See the ASLA Peer Tutors for help with a variety of courses! They are available Sunday through Thursday at Schapiro Hall, Shepard Hall, Elder Lounge, the Multicultural Center, the Black House, and the GSRC. Check out the ASLA website for specific courses, dates, and times!

Negotiating Peace in a Multipolar World: Lessons Learned

April 3, 5:00 PM, Buffett Reading Room, 2nd Fl, 720 University Pl (HYBRID OPTION)

The Buffett Institute’s international diplomacy series will culminate in our spring quarter symposium on peacemaking, organized with Fundación Acordemos. This will bring diplomats, negotiators, and academics together to discuss recent decades’ high-profile peace processes. We aim to draw lessons for future negotiations in a world confronting a crisis of multilateralism.

PLEASE NOTE FOR CALENDAR: starts April 3, also 9-5 on April 4

Books and Breakfast Volunteer Onboarding

To become a B&B volunteer, you must attend one of the three identical onboarding sessions offered during weeks 1-2 of the spring quarter.

• Friday, April 4, 8:15-9:15 AM, Norris: Lake Room
• Wednesday, April 9, 8:15-9:15 AM, Norris: Lake Room
• Thursday, April 10, 8:15-9:15 AM, Norris: Arch Room

After you complete one onboarding session, you will receive a B&B school placement, and then you will select whichever morning of the week you want to volunteer.

Chicago Energy Conference

April 5, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM, Ida Noyes Hall

This conference will bring together students, professionals, and industry leaders to explore the theme “Bridging the Gap: Policies, Technologies, and Investments Needed for A New Energy Age.” What to expect: keynote speakers, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. Check out for more details. Tickets are FREE for Áñ—†ÊÓƵ students, staff, and faculty—reserve yours now! For questions or collaboration inquiries, reach out.

4th Annual Pathogen Genomics Symposium

April 7, 8:30 AM

You are invited to attend the fourth annual Pathogen Genomics Symposium hosted by the Center for Pathogen Genomics and Microbial Evolution. Please join us for a full Áñ—†ÊÓƵ of scholarly events, including Áñ—†ÊÓƵ talks, flash talks, a poster session and reception, and a keynote by Jennifer Gardy from the Gates Foundation. The deadline to submit poster abstracts is Friday, March 24, at 5:00 PM.

Opening Reception: Dittmar x SITE Galleries Collaborative Exhibition

April 11, 6:00–8:00 PM, Dittmar Memorial Gallery

Exhibition on view April 11 through May 6, 2025. In honor of the 30th anniversary of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s SITE Galleries and the 53rd anniversary of Áñ—†ÊÓƵ University’s Dittmar Memorial Gallery, the two galleries Áñ—†ÊÓƵ partnered to curate a cross-institutional exhibition featuring current student work surrounding archives. Featured artworks examine the interplay of individual and collective memory and how these coalesce to create modern perspectives of today’s world.

Gale Academy Service Event

April 12, 12-3 PM

Join Student Transition Experiences and Leadership Development and Community Engagement from 12-3pm on Saturday, April 12th for a day of service. We will be supporting the Gale art teacher in cleaning out the art rooms to make room for a brand new ceramics studio for their students! Lunch and transportation will be provided.

Spring Arts and Crafts Fair

April 24

Norris is hosting its Spring Arts and Crafts Fair on Friday, April 24, and we are currently accepting vendor applications! We’re looking for a diverse range of artists from the Áñ—†ÊÓƵ community to showcase their work. No experience is necessary to become a vendor. The vendor application is available online, and the deadline for the application is Monday, February 24.

Help Improve Campus Safety

CampusCare+ is a Áñ—†ÊÓƵ-based startup focused on harm reduction and safer recovery from substance-related emergencies among college students. We’re developing a cutting-edge medical vending machine stocked with affordable and essential recovery care packages, customized to fit the needs of campus communities.

Your input is crucial in shaping this initiative! Please take a few moments to and help us create real, impactful change. Every response matters! Contact us with questions.

Mental Health Speaker: Brandon Saho

April 9, 5:30–8:00 PM, Annenberg G21

Brandon Saho with The Mental Game is a former sports reporter turned mental health advocate whose mission is to break the stigma and save lives with impactful conversations around mental health. Brandon will be coming to Áñ—†ÊÓƵ University on April 9 to speak a bit about his career journey and the current work he is doing.

Creating A Budget - Financial Literacy Month Workshop Series

April 9, 4-5:15 PM, Searle Hall 3.220

Registration preferred, walk-ins welcome. Open to all! Imagine your financial future if you had a budget. Learn about the 50/30/20 rule, common budgeting mistakes, and how to avoid them, and get behavioral science tips that are sure to make budgeting a little more fun and less overwhelming. This presentation offers some helpful guidance that gives you a little more confidence, a bit of direction, and some great resources to tap into if you wish

Wellness Coaching

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 related to: physical activity, sleep, healthy eating, time management, stress management/coping skills.

ResilientNU Spring Cohort Registration

ResilientNU hosts for five weeks each quarter. Cohorts address mindfulness, personal values, thinking patterns, de-stressing techniques, and anti-perfectionism.

Reclaiming Your Canvas: Art-Focused Survivor Support Group

Reclaiming Your Canvas is a six-week, art-focused support group for Áñ—†ÊÓƵ University students who identify as survivors of sexual violence, stalking, or intimate partner violence. Through engagement in various forms of creative expression, this group will offer a space to explore the nature of survivorship and the self through non-verbal processing. This group will most benefit those already engaged in support services. To register or ask for more information, email Alexandra at alexandra.araujogonzalez@northwestern.edu.

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? 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. Be Dillo, sign up for a training through our form now!

HPaW Opioid Overdose Prevention and Naloxone Training

This 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. Spring 2025 trainings available NOW!

Final Engage Chicago Deadline

Applications due April 7

Don't miss the final deadline for ! Take advantage of internship opportunities with top nonprofit organizations, earn credit, and learn about Chicago's dynamic history and current issues from local experts. Engage Chicago isn’t just about learning—it’s about expanding your perspective during an immersive eight weeks. Final applications are due Monday, April 7 at 11:59 PM.