MLK 2020 Commemoration Keynote, ft. Tarana Burke Monday, January 27 from 5:00 – 6:00 PM Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive Join the Northwestern community in celebrating Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Following a weeklong series of events, the time will culminate in a keynote speech by Tarana Burke, the founder of the
Eva Jefferson Day Monday, January 20 from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM Evanston students from Family Focus will come to Northwestern to enjoy a full day of arts, crafts and discussion about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Norris Mini Courses Begin Tuesday, January 21 Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Drive It’s not too late
Name: Melissa Goethals Title: Assistant Director, Career Advising Department: Northwestern Career Advancement Where are you from? Originally LaGrange Park, IL but now I live in Berwyn What brought you to Student Affairs? I began my career in higher ed by working with Illinois Student Assistance Commission as an ISACorps member. This role helped me develop
Campus Nature Walk Tuesday, November 12 from 9:00–9:45 AM Weber Arch, Evanston IL Join Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) for a campus walk to celebrate the Native American Heritage Month: 30 Days of Indigenous. The event happens once a week, and you’ll be able to build relationships beyond the Northwestern community. This week’s session will be led
Name: Jeff Jenkins Title: Senior Assistant Director/Training Director Department: Northwestern Career Advancement Where are you from? I’m originally from Michigan, However I’ve lived in the Chicagoland area since attending graduate school. What brought you to Student Affairs? A friend of my wife worked at career services on campus. At the time, I was working as
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
Name: Jose Santos Title: Associate Director Department: Northwestern Career Advancement Where are you from? I was born in the Philippines and my family immigrated to the U.S. (New Jersey) when I was in 7th grade. What brought you to Student Affairs? Growing up I always strived to improve people and the community. In Student Affairs,
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
Let’s Talk Monday, April 1 from 2:00- 3:00 PM NU University Library A program from Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Let’s Talk offers a free, drop-in consultation program for students at various campus locations. The consultations are informal and confidential and may be a springboard to find other resources. While Let’s Talk should not substitute formal counseling, consultants can
SIGP Applications Open Monday, February 11 Each year, Northwestern Career Advancement’s Summer Internship Grant Program offers financial support to students who may otherwise be unable to participate in unpaid internships or summer programs. Last year, a record number of more than 400 students received grants of $3,000 to participate in unpaid summer experiences. Students who
