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Residential Services 

• All residential facilities close for Winter Break at noon on 12/14. The only exception is for students contracted for Continuous Housing. 
• Before departing, all students must complete all closing checklist items and fill out the . 
• All buildings will reopen at 8 a.m. on 1/4/25.  

• Elder and Foster Walker Dining Halls will be closed 12/12 and 12/13, Allison and Sargent will remain open through dinner on 12/13. 
• Allison and Sargent Dining Halls will reopen on 1/4, Elder and Foster Walker will reopen on 1/6/25. 

Additional Building Closures

• Norris closes at 6 p.m. on 12/13  and begins Winter Break Hours.
• The Black House, Multicultural Center and GSRC will close at 5 p.m. on 12/13 and will reopen on 1/6/25.

Evanston Holiday Artisan Pop-Up Market

December 11-22

See and shop these locally made gifts and art collections at  pop-up, which will be open from December 5 to 22, 2024. The full schedule of art-making demonstrations is .

Opening Reception for Chelsea Bighorn's Regal Adornment Exhibition

January 9, 6:00-8:00 PM, Dittmar Memorial Gallery

Join us for the . Refreshments and light snacks provided. This body of work delves further into my exploration of the adornment of the body and Native American powwow regalia. “Regal Adornment” is the accumulation of my love of earrings, contemporary powwow regalia, and the fond memories of attending powwows with my family.

Wellness Coaching

Wellness Coaching is a collaborative, non-judgmental process that can help you identify and achieve your health and wellness goals, balance dimensions of health and wellness, and learn practical skills to improve overall well-being. Coaches work with you during Wellness Coaching to build on your strengths and support you in creating sustainable plans to achieve your wellness goals related to physical activity, sleep, healthy eating, time management, and stress management/coping skills.

I'm First Award Nominations Close

Nominate by December 16

Nominate a student and/or faculty/staff for the . The nomination form is officially open and will close on Monday, December 16. Award winners will be announced at the I'm First Celebration on Wednesday, January 22. For more information about this celebration, please follow SES on Instagram at nu_ses.

The Perfect Time and Way to Say "Thank You"

Nominate by December 16

The »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ Schapiro Award is the perfect opportunity for graduating Seniors to honor a High School teacher who positively impacted their lives. The award winners are invited to participate in Commencement exercises in June. Each teacher honored receives a $5,000 award, and the winning teacher's high school also receives an award of $5,000. We are accepting nominations for the 2025 »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ Schapiro Award. The teacher nomination deadline is December 16, 2024.

Resident Assistant Applications Now Open

Apply by January 17

Are you interested in paid student leadership opportunities and living on campus? Applications to be a Resident Assistant for the 2025-2026 academic year are now open until January 17, 2025! Information sessions will be held in locations across campus in December and early January. Please check our website for details on times and locations.

Alternative Spring Break Applications are Open

Apply by January 26

Alternative Spring Break (ASB) is for »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ undergraduates who want to take advantage of spring break week (March 21 - March 28, 2025) to learn, serve, and make new friends! ASB participants will do hands-on work with nonprofits in Chicago that challenge them to think critically and compassionately and become active citizens dedicated to pursuing a more just and equitable world—applications close on Sunday, January 26, at 11:59 PM.

Join an SAAF Focus Group Discussion

 Student Affairs manages the Student Activities Assistance Fund, which supports hundreds of student requests for reimbursement for personal expenses related to their student org or fraternity/sorority chapter. Join us for a to provide valuable input as an applicant or student treasurer. Participants will be rewarded with a Norris Meal Voucher for their participation.

Calling All Seniors - Make NUPIP Your Plan After Graduation

Apply by December 15

The  allows »¨¼¾ÊÓƵ graduates to engage in meaningful work at a Chicago-area nonprofit or civic organization through a yearlong paid fellowship. Beyond these placements, participants also receive access to professional development seminars, mentorship with experienced professionals, and collaboration with a community of peers. Attend an info session and apply by Sunday, December 15, at 11:59 PM, the priority deadline.

ASLA Peer Leader Info Session #1

January 15, 5:30-6:00 PM

Zoom session to learn more about becoming a Peer Leader with Academic Support and Learning Advancement. Join us on January 15, 2025, at 5:30 PM to meet with ASLA staff and current Peer Leaders to learn about opportunities to get involved on campus as a tutor or academic coach!