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The Week Ahead (February 10-16)

Sparkle at NU: “W.A.R., Because it’s Necessary  Monday, February 10 from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM    Fisk Hall, 217, 1845 Sheridan Road  For Black History Month, recording artist and anti-sexual violence activist Sparkle will visit Northwestern to speak about her experiences coming forward about R. Kelly’s history of sexual abuse. Sparkle bravely testified against R. Kelly during

Staff Spotlight: Meredith Young

Name: Meredith Young Title: Operations Manager Department: Norris University Center Where are you from? Wheaton, IL What brought you to Student Affairs? I worked in consulting focused on healthcare and higher education, and liked the subject matter but really didn’t enjoy the work and felt too far away from the areas where we were supposedly

The Week Ahead (October 28–November 3) 

Spooky Photo Techniques  Tuesday, October 29 from 6:00–8:00 PM  Norris University Center, ARTica Darkroom  Interested in using your photography skills in a spooky way this Halloween? Visit a Norris mini course on Tuesday dedicated to learning creepy and creative darkroom techniques. Materials like photo paper and scary objects will be provided, and experience using darkrooms isn’t necessary

The Week Ahead (October 14-20) 

NCA Law School Info Sessions  Monday, October 14 at 12:00 PM, and Wednesday, October 16 at 12:30 PM  Norris Wildcat Room 101B, Norris Art Room 206  Planning to go to law school after graduation? Northwestern Career Advancement (NCA) is hosting two information sessions this week. The first is for NYU School of Law, where the

The Week Ahead (September 16-22)

New Student Move-in  Sunday, September 15 from 1:00- 5:00 PM and Monday, September 16 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM  All Campus  When arriving on campus during their allotted move-in slot, new students should present their unloading permit. This permit will allow students to drop off their items in an unloading zone close to their residence hall. From there, new students

The Weeks Ahead (July 15-28)

Lunch on the Lake  Wednesdays from 12:00 to 1:15 PM  Norris East Lawn  Enjoy a cajun-themed lunch while listening to the smooth jazz of Chris Greene and his quartet on July 17. Then return on July 24 to hear the Johnny Blas & Afro-Libre Group, featuring a Latin-themed lunch.  All lunches cost $12, but the concerts themselves are free and open for anyone

Five Ways to Make the Most of Summer In Evanston

Working or doing research at Northwestern over the summer? Working in Chicago but staying in Evanston? Summer in Evanston is pretty amazing once you realize how much is available both in the city and close by. Here are our five tips on how to make the most of summer in Evanston:

Find Free Food this Finals Week

You’re not you when you’re hungry, but you also can’t study when you’re hungry. Check out this comprehensive list of places where you can get free food during finals season, because there’s nothing college students appreciate more.

Discover a New Passion with Norris Mini Courses This Spring

Northwestern offers lots of interesting classes for its students, but if your class schedule is full and you’re still itching to learn, look no further than Mini Courses at Norris University Center. Open to all undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and community members, Mini Courses give participants the chance to learn new skills in just a few short weeks.