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The Week Ahead (April 15-21)

Celebrate Community Engagement 

Tuesday, April 16 from 6:00- 7:00 PM 

Louis Room, Norris 2nd Floor 

Featuring live music, free food, and engaging speakers, this annual event celebrates the work of Northwestern students whose work with community partnerships pushes for social change. All students involved in local community partnerships are invited to come and meet other students involved in philanthropy and volunteer work. For more information, visit the Leadership Development and Community Engagement’s webpage. 

 

Housing Selection 

Tuesday, April 16- Thursday, April 25 

Online 

The housing selection process for returning students planning to live on campus will begin on Tuesday. Students will need to login to the online housing portal, open from 9AM to 4PM daily, in order to select their room and invite roommates to join them. For more information, review the Northwestern room selection guide. 

 

Sister, Sister 

Wednesday, April 17 from 3:30- 5:00 PM 

2nd Floor of the Women’s Center 

A support group for black women in graduate or professional school, Sister, Sister understands many black women in academia encounter challenges related to their race, gender, class, and more. Sponsored by Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), the group meets every other Wednesday. Contact Dr. Olivia Hoskins at olivia.hoskins@northwestern.edu for more information. 

 

Holy Week Events 

Thursday, April 18- Sunday, April 21 

Even if you’re unable to travel home for Easter, you can still celebrate Holy Week alongside other Northwestern community members. On Maundy Thursday, join Residential and Spiritual Life’s “Agape” meal, an event focused around the idea of “self-giving love” and featuring readings and song. Enjoy a light lunch in Vail Chapel from 12:15- 1:00 PM while discussing the contradictions of Good Friday. Finally, students can celebrate Easter morning with the 6:00 AM sunrise service, located outside on the Clark Street Beach.  

  

Femme & Queer Womxn Coffee Hour 

Friday, April 19 from 1:00- 2:00 PM 

Gender & Sexuality Center, Norris 3rd Floor 

Join Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) for free coffee and friendly conversation. This weekly event is open to all students, staff, and faculty who identify as either Femme or as a Queer Womxn. Please contact msa@northwestern.edu if you have any questions. 

 

Other Events: 

Monday, April 15 

Tuesday, April 16 

Wednesday, April 17 

Thursday, April 18 

Friday, April 19 

Saturday, April 20 

Sunday, April 21 

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