February is National Black History Month, a time to celebrate the black community while also recognizing the unique difficulties experienced by black Americans. This year, Black History Month holds even more significance for Northwestern as it is the 50th anniversary of the takeover of the Bursar’s office by the black student union.
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Big changes have come to Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) this year. In an effort to offer a more diverse range of resources and encourage students to utilize them, CAPS has implemented a new program, launched an app, and made its counselors more accessible than ever this school year.
Your safety and the safety of the people around you is our number one priority. Northwestern University honors Amnesty Through Responsible Action in order to encourage students to be safe and take responsible action when necessary.
The most romantic week of the year is here, and Norris Center knows it. From customizing cards for free to a Love Cafe, a free picture on the Big Pink Chair, a date night at the ice rink, and so much more, Norris has prepared exactly what you need to have the time of your life with your significant other or friends.
The Office of Student Conduct (OSC) welcomes a new Director and Assistant Dean of Students Lucas Christain. Christain joined the team in late June and already has been making an impact.
“When I joined [the OSC], it was the first time we’d been fully staffed,” Christain explained. “A lot of my role is helping actualize some of the visions of the folks that came before me by building the structure of the office and advancing some of the initiatives that we want to get off the ground.”
The end of the quarter means Northwestern students get to go home and see family soon, but it also means the culmination of three months of classes and learning. It’s a fast-paced and busy time, and students often feel anxious or even overwhelmed. Elder’s Faculty-in-Residence, Jake Smith and Freda Love Smith have seen it all before.
It’s the Tuesday of Weinberg College’s reading week, a time when many Northwestern students huddle in the library to prepare for a gauntlet of final exams, papers, and projects. But 560 Lincoln Residence Hall’s ground floor is buzzing as students go from table to table, eating healthy study snacks (including fresh fruit, a yogurt bar and individual hummus and almond butter cups), playing games, crafting, and winning prizes. The lights are bright, the music is cheery, and the atmosphere is all about relaxation. This is how Northwestern students living on campus relieve stress during the busiest time of the quarter.
Shepard Hall’s Engagement Center was definitely unique to Northwestern, but it was not yet uniquely Northwestern. With a new school year starting, it was time to change that.
Thanks to Norris Outdoors, conquering the wilderness this December just got a whole lot easier.
This fall, Student Affairs is proud to present Wildcat Impact Awards to six students who have embodied the values of social justice, integrity, innovation, stewardship, and collaboration.