Name: Eugenia Ortiz Title: Program Assistant Department: Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Where are you from? Cicero, IL What brought you to Student Affairs? Ever since I started college, I began working in the Higher Education field and specifically in different roles among Student Affairs. I fell in love not only with the atmosphere but
Name: Fabiola Montiel Title: Director of Clinical Services Department: CAPS Chicago Campus Where are you from? I’m originally from Mexico City. How many years have you worked in Student Affairs at Northwestern? 4 What’s your favorite part about working in Student Affairs? Ever since my training years, I have dedicated my career to university counseling centers and
Name: Jod Taywaditep Title: Staff Psychologist/Associate Director for Training Department: Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Where are you from? I grew up in Thailand but I’ve lived in Chicago for 28 years. What brought you to Student Affairs? I was hoping to extend beyond being a university counseling center staff psychologist to take on the
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,
Suggest the Next Great Campus Read for 2020-2021! November 4–8, all-day The Northwestern One Book program encourages all members of the Northwestern community to come together and read the same book for the school year. A year’s worth of programming is then carefully planned around this book. This year’s book was Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly. Now, it’s
Name: Meghan Finn Title: Licensed Clinical Social Worker Department: Counseling & Psychological Services Where are you from? Cleveland, OH What brought you to Student Affairs? I had been working in medicine, and was interested in a change. I came across the position in CAPS in what felt like a coincidental way. I did not have
The last Sana Sana is a Carne Asada Monday, June 3 from 4 to 6 PM 1936 Sheridan Rd. SANA SANA is a regular gathering aimed at providing healing and community for Latinx students on campus. For the last SANA SANA of the school year, Counseling and Psychological Services and Multicultural Student Affairs will be grilling meats and veggies alongside tortillas and salsas. Come out to MSA for
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
