Wildcat Impact Awards Many Northwestern students work hard to make the campus a more positive place to be. They host events, provide support, and do so much more for students to build community and grow together. This fall, six students and one student organization have been selected to receive a Wildcat Impact award, an award that recognizes students based
Norris Exam Relief Break for Snacks and Relax Monday, December 9 and Tuesday, December 10 at 2 PM The SOURCE, Campus Life Third Floor, Norris University Center Take a study break during finals week with Norris Exam Relief! Free snacks and socks will be provided. Come join the fun and relieve your stress! Norris Exam
Name: Melissa Goethals Title: Assistant Director, Career Advising Department: Northwestern Career Advancement Where are you from? Originally LaGrange Park, IL but now I live in Berwyn What brought you to Student Affairs? I began my career in higher ed by working with Illinois Student Assistance Commission as an ISACorps member. This role helped me develop
Name: Jenny Gurley Title: Events Manager Department: Religious and Spiritual Life Where are you from? Upland, Southern California What brought you to Student Affairs? I went to the University of Chicago for graduate school where I studied History of Religion. I also worked as an Events Assistant at the Rockefeller during my time there. The
Leadership Collective Impact Group – Innovative Leadership Development and NEW Resources Wednesday, December 4 from 12:00–1:30 PM Searle Hall, Room 3.220, 633 Emerson All are welcome to the Fall Quarter meeting of Leadership Collective Impact Group. You’ll hear from folks who are using the Leadership Framework in creative and interesting ways. Perhaps their work will
Let’s Talk Series Monday, November 25, from 1:30–2:30 PM University Library, 1134 Join CAPS counselors in University Library for free, informal, confidential consultations with counselors. There is no appointment necessary, and students are seen on a first-come, first-serve basis. This is an opportunity to talk to a professional about anything from stress to adjustment struggles,
Name: Meredith Young Title: Operations Manager Department: Norris University Center Where are you from? Wheaton, IL What brought you to Student Affairs? I worked in consulting focused on healthcare and higher education, and liked the subject matter but really didn’t enjoy the work and felt too far away from the areas where we were supposedly
This month, Northwestern will participate in the National Native American Heritage Month, with the help of Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA), by honoring Native American and Indigenous cultures with 30 days of Indigenous. The entire month of November will be dedicated to acknowledging, learning about, and shedding light on the history and experiences of Native American and Indigenous folks. Programming includes guest speakers, panel discussions,
Smudging Ceremony Wednesday, November 20 from 12:15–12:45 PM The Multicultural Center, 1st Floor November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the traditions and communities of Native American and Indigenous folks. This Wednesday, students can join the Multicultural Student Affairs office in learning and partaking in the tradition of Smudging, the practice of burning sage and/or
Name: Nadim Rana Title: Assistant Dean of Students Department: Dean of Students Office Where are you from? Wilmette, IL What brought you to Student Affairs? I was told about this job by a friend and colleague. It seemed to fit my skill set, and I was excited to work with undergrads and grads, so I
