MULTICULTURAL STUDENT AFFAIRS

Tuesday, September 13  |  8:30-8:30 PM

Lake Room (Norris University Center)

Multicultural Student Affairs invites Native American and Indigenous students and their families to meet and get to know current Native and Indigenous students and staff. Join us for breakfast and to learn about the Native and Indigenous community on campus, important resources, and ways to get involved.  We look forward to meeting you and answering any questions you may have! 

Tuesday, September 15 | 9:00-11:00 PM

Norris East Lawn Tent

Multicultural Student Affairs invites all incoming first-year, transfer, and Class of 2026 students of color to join us for the Black, Indigenous & Student of Color Mixer. This event is an opportunity to be in community with other students.  We look forward to seeing you there! 

Saturday, September 17  |  3:30-5:00 PM

Multicultural Center (1936 Sheridan Rd)

Join Northwestern University Society of Trans and Non-Binary Student (NUSTANS) and Multicultural Student Affairs as we take time to connect over painting and snacks! No artistic skills required for painting or snacking! This space centers and celebrates the lived experiences of the Trans, Enby, Non-Binary, Genderqueer, and Gender Non-Confirming and Agender communities.
 

Friday, September 17  |  8:00-10:00 PM

LakeFill Fire Pit

A Northwestern tradition for all incoming, returning, and transfer LGBTQIA+ students to gather and get to know one another around a bonfire on the Lake fill. This affinity space is co-hosted by Multicultural Student Affairs and Rainbow Alliance. This space centers and celebrates the lived experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bi+, Trans, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual Community. Rain location is the GSRC (3rd floor of Norris).

Sunday, September 19  |  5:45-7:00 PM

Black House (1914 Sheridan Rd)

For Members Only (FMO), Northwestern's Black student alliance, invites you to join us for our kick-off event where you can learn more about our organization and be in community. Come join FMO to kick off the year with food, games, and community! This event is co-hosted by Multicultural Student Affairs.

Parent & Family Orientation

Tuesday, September 13 | 2:00-3:00 PM

Norris Wildcat Room

Experienced staff from Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) will discuss the experiences LGBTQIA+ students may face in their transition to Northwestern and present the resources available to support these students.

This session is available for families with students who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Pansexual, Trans, Asexual, Intersex, Queer and Questioning. This session is also available for students of LGBTQIA+ parents or guardians.

Tuesday, September 13  |  3:30-4:30 PM

Norris Wildcat Room

Experienced staff from Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) will discuss the experiences Black, Indigenous, Students of Color may face in their transition to Northwestern and present the resources available to support these students.

This session is available for families with students who identify as African American, Black, Asian, Asian American, Desi, Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Latino, Native American, American Indian, Indigenous, Middle Eastern, and Multiracial, Bi-racial and Mixed students.