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The Week Ahead (September 30- October 6)

NCA 2019 Fall Internship & Job Fair  Wednesday, October 2 and Thursday, October 3 from 12- 4 PM  Norris Center, 2nd Floor  Northwestern Career Advancement (NCA) is kicking off fall quarter with their annual fall internship and job fair. Different employers from a variety of industries will attend each day, offering opportunities for both internships and full-time employment. To

Staff Spotlight: Dornette Ashley

Name: Dornette Ashley Title: Event Planning Manager Department: Norris Event Planning Where are you from? I am from Evanston, IL. What brought you to Student Affairs? I was employed by a retail paint company in Evanston, doing their accounts payable and receivable’s for 13 stores. I’d been with them for some time and wanted a

The Week Ahead (September 23- 29)

Regular Registration for Norris Mini Courses Begins  Monday, September 23  Online at the Norris Box Office website  Norris Mini Courses cover a wide variety of fun and interesting topics, including hip hop, knitting, pocket billiards, and more. All classes meet once a week in the evenings and are not credit-bearing, making them the perfect opportunity to try something new.  Registration

The Weeks Ahead (July 29- August 11)

Lunch on the Lake  Wednesday, July 31 from 12:00 to 1:15 PM  Norris East Lawn  Enjoy a free concert by CHARLES  & Company with a Southern-themed lunch. Soak up some sun by the lake while CHARLES & Company brings you various dance music from Motown, Classic Rock, Swing, Blues, to Standards, Reggae and the 50’s.  

A Comprehensive Guide to Free Food During Finals Week

I think we can all agree on the universal truth that exams are The Worst. The good news is that only one more round of exams stands between you and summer break. You can do this!

If you’re feeling a bit low on motivation to get through your final finals, don’t sweat it. Norris has your back with a week of stress-reducing Exam Relief activities.

The Norris Guide to Stress Relief

Wildcats’ least favorite week of the year is creeping its way into our busy schedules. Maybe you’re already stressed out thinking about the exams, papers, and presentations that are coming. No need to freak out, though. By making an efficient timetable, getting enough sleep, and enjoying the stress relief opportunities at Norris, the week will pass by without a major breakdown.

Embrace the Spirit of Valentine’s Day at Norris

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.

Norris Work-Study Students Turned Norris Staff

This post is part of a series focusing on Student Affairs work-study students who became full-time Student Affairs employees. Norris Center Operations Coordinator Justin Clarke and Norris Center Operations Manager Jackie Grinvalds are featured in this post.

When it comes to his job at the Norris University Center, Justin Clarke considers himself the “jack of all trades.” Clarke, the operations coordinator at Norris, works on the center’s technology, facilities, event management, and business operations — just to name a few

Seasons Change and So Does Norris

While plans are well underway for a new university commons, Norris University Center staff and administration have been busy making even more changes to accommodate all visitors.

In the past few months, Norris has seen these changes in the form of expansions, renovations, and new room set-ups.

What’s Next at Norris?

Interview with Kelly Ann SchaeferNorris University Center Executive Director

In the fall of 2019, Northwestern University is on track to have a new university center. The plan to build a new center is well underway and on schedule as the university prepares to break ground in 2017. In the meanwhile though, Norris University Center staff and administration is still actively working to serve the needs of students.

“We’re using the research we have for the new center to do what we can to improve our existing facilities,” said Kelly Ann Schaefer, the university center’s executive director.