To help the campus celebrate the upcoming holiday season, Alice Millar Chapel will be holding “A Festival of Lessons and Carols” on Sunday, December 3. This service will feature a mixture of biblical readings and traditional sacred music performed by student musical groups.
Month: November 2017
Life can be such a monotonous ride if you allow practicality to dominate your schedule. What if you were given the chance to try something new? What if you were able to explore a topic you’ve always wanted to learn? What if you took an hour off to just have fun? Would you do it?
Even amidst the stress of finals, it’s important for students to practice self-care by taking breaks from studying. Starting on Friday, December 1, Norris will be hosting a variety of fun events where students can eat, relax, and hang out with friends.
This year, Social Justice Education (SJE) is once again accepting sign-ups for its Sustained Dialogue program. Formed in 2013 in response to racist incidents in the Northwestern community, Sustained Dialogue pairs groups of ten to twelve students with experienced peer leaders for weekly 90-minute sessions that encourage dialogue across lines of difference with the ultimate goal of dismantling oppression and racism on campus.
Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or sleepless? Breathe is the answer to your problems. A mobile stress management resource, created purposely for the Northwestern community, Breathe provides a variety of brief guided meditations and breathing practices to help you cope with stress, test anxiety, and lack of sleep. Try it today, and watch your stress fade away!
This November, people across the country are honoring National Native American Heritage Month. While this month provides a special opportunity to celebrate indigenous culture and the contributions Native Americans have made to our country, it is important to also use this time to address the serious issues facing the Native American community.
Attending a university in such close proximity to Chicago comes with many perks. Through Northwestern University’s partnerships with the Art Institute of Chicago and the Museum of Contemporary Art of Chicago, there are opportunities to see a wide variety of artwork for free.
Since its formation in 2010 as a part of Health Promotion and Wellness (HPaW), Northwestern’s Center for Awareness, Response, and Education (CARE) has provided a safe, confidential space for students impacted by sexual or relationship violence to get the support they need. This fall, CARE has transitioned into its own independent office in an effort to continue providing students with high levels of service.
Throughout human history, technology has pushed us to new heights, enabling us to accomplish feats previously never thought possible. This November on the Norris South Lawn, Northwestern students will get to experience a technological advance unlike anything they’ve ever seen before.
After a few months of getting close to your campus family, there’s nothing like spending some quality time with your real-life family! From Friday, November 10 to Sunday, November 12, Wildcat parents, family members, and loved ones are invited to campus for Northwestern’s annual Family Weekend!