Eid Mubarak! The evening of June 3rd begins Eid al-Fitr [1] which translates to the Festival of Breaking of the Fast. It is the only day during the Holy month that Muslims are prohibited to fast. This celebration marks the official end of Ramadan. In some countries, this holiday can last for three days or even
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2019 Undergrad Research & Arts Expo Wednesday, May 29 from 10:00 AM- 10:00 PM Second Floor of Norris University Center Original research and creative work by undergraduate students will be put on public display during this annual event. Prizes will be awarded for the best poster, oral presentation, and creative arts entry. The evening’s Creative Arts Festival will
“Elsewhere” Opening Reception Thursday, May 16 from 5:00- 7:00 PM Dittmar Gallery, Norris Featuring the work of five Northwestern seniors in the Art Theory and Practice Department, “Elsewhere” explores how each artist uses individual practices to create their own space. The exhibit is free and open to the public; it will remain on view from
ASG-Mandated CARE Training for Student Leaders Tuesday, April 30 from 5:00- 6:00 PM Seabury Hall 250 In this hour–long training, student leaders will learn how to dismantle rape culture on-campus, develop strategies to support survivors, and facilitate conversations on these issues. In order to receive funding from Associated Student Government (ASG), all student groups must have
Earth Day Fair Tuesday, April 23 from 11:30AM- 2:30 PM Norris Wildcat Room Northwestern’s first ever Earth Day Fair will allow students, faculty, and community members to learn how sustainability and social justice are being promoted by the university, student groups, and vendor partners. Snacks and giveaways will be offered to all attendees, along with
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
On April 15, Ali Aftab Saeed and Saad Sultan, two Pakistani musicians, performed for a group of students and faculty in Chapin Residential College. These two performers are Visiting Artists at Northwestern with a two week residency as part of the Global Humanities Initiative. This initiative is a program created by the Buffett Institute at
On April 7, 2016, Dr. Larycia Hawkins spoke in the Alice Millar Chapel to a gathering of community and university members on the Northwestern campus. Dr. Hawkins was invited to speak following her December 2015 decision to don a hijab to express her personal solidarity with her Muslim sisters. Dr. Hawkins, now a Visiting Faculty
SANA SANA Monday, April 8 from 11:30- 1:00 PM Northwestern University Women’s Center A weekly meeting space for Latinx students to drop-in, talk, eat, and build community, SANA SANA is back for spring quarter. The rights of all community members are supported in this space, including those who identify as Dreamers, DACA, undocumented, or come from mixed
Let’s Talk Monday, April 1 from 2:00- 3:00 PM NU University Library A program from Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Let’s Talk offers a free, drop-in consultation program for students at various campus locations. The consultations are informal and confidential and may be a springboard to find other resources. While Let’s Talk should not substitute formal counseling, consultants can