February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate and learn about black culture. Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) has organized a wide variety of fun events to encourage students to celebrate blackness and the whole self throughout the coming month. Harambee, an annual Northwestern tradition, will kick off the month with a mixture of performances,
It’s the news everyone’s been talking about: on Monday, January 21, all classes will be canceled in honor of Martin Luther King Day. An opportunity to relax and stay at home is certainly enticing to the many Northwestern students accustomed to a busy schedule. But before you start queuing up new Netflix shows for the day off, consider using this time to participate in Northwestern’s
In annual commemoration of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and legacy, Northwestern will offer all students the opportunity to participate in a range of free service and learning activities throughout the week. Learn what’s happening across campus this week, including MLK activities and beyond. Day of Service Monday, January 21 — Classes are suspended on Monday in observation
For many first-year students, the transition from high school to Northwestern academics can be disorienting, even overwhelming. Yet, for students accustomed to succeeding in school, asking for help can be an alien topic. With all first- and second-year students now living on campus, Residential Services and Academic Support and Learning Advancement (ASLA) are partnering to
Even as the cold settles in, Northwestern’s campus remains active! Learn what’s happening across campus, from Martin Luther King Day celebrations to Panhellenic Recruitment. One Book One Northwestern: The Podcast Monday, January 14, online at iTunes and SoundCloud Listen to the second episode of One Book One Northwestern’s podcast following its release on Monday, January
One Book One Northwestern picked the right year to select The Handmaid’s Tale and bring Margaret Atwood to campus. The book’s content is more salient than ever in the current cultural and political climate. And, the world learned recently that Atwood is working on a sequel entitled The Testaments that is scheduled for release in
Body Acceptance Week Monday, February 25- Friday, March 1 Across campus Look out for Counseling and Psychological Services’ Body Affirmation Station as it travels across campus. The station will include handouts and other resources on improving body image and addressing eating disorders, and everyone who visits the station will receive a “you are beautiful” sticker. For more information, including the
Break is almost over, which means it’s time to kickoff winter quarter! From Panhellenic Formal Recruitment to a new exhibit at the Dittmar, there’s a lot to look forward to in the return to campus. Winter Student Organizations Fair Monday, January 7 from 4-6 PM, Norris University Center, 2nd Floor Want to get more involved
Every year, the Waa-Mu Show, one of Northwestern’s oldest traditions, gives students the opportunity to learn about writing for musical theatre through hands-on experience. By the time the process is complete, over 150 students will have been involved in the creation of this entirely student written show, whether by joining the cast, the writing team, or the executive board.
On Wednesday, March 14, at 10 a.m., Northwestern students will march towards Deering Library in protest of continued political inaction related to gun violence. The bipartisan protest will then hold a moment of silence to honor the lives lost in the recent Parkland shooting, followed by a series of guest speakers.
