For more than 20 years, the ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Externship Program (NEXT) has matched students with ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ alumni to shadow virtually or in person. The program, run in tandem by the ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Alumni Association and ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Career Advancement, allows students to witness the ins and outs of their prospective careers firsthand.
Wristband distribution for Dillo Day will take place every day (including weekends) from May 8 to May 16. Students can only pick up their wristbands at Seabury Hall, 2122 Sheridan Road, if they’ve registered with Norris Box Office in advance. You must bring your Wildcard and a photo of your guest’s ID for pickup. Wristbands cannot be picked up on the day of Dillo Day.
Click around to find everything you need to know for the week ahead at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ. Never miss a deadline, event or update in the sections below. Events and programs are open to all students.
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 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, stress management, and coping skills.
Looking to reduce stress and build a mindfulness practice with other like-minded folks? Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an eight-week program that uses meditation, movement, and science-backed resources to help you cultivate mindfulness in a supportive and reflective space.
Have you ever had to help a drunk friend but weren't sure what to do? . You'll also learn about how alcohol affects our physiology and behavior, signs and symptoms of alcohol poisoning, and the truth behind common alcohol-related myths. Be Dillo, sign up for a training through our form now!
This interested in learning how to administer Narcan (naloxone). Attendees will learn how to recognize signs of an opioid overdose, identify when it is appropriate to use Narcan, learn how to administer Narcan to an individual they believe is experiencing an overdose, and identify additional emergency steps to take. All attendees will receive a two-pack of Narcan after completing the training. Spring 2025 trainings available NOW!
May 18, 8:00–10:00 AM, 2122 Sheridan Road
Once the carnival leaves town, do your part to clean the grounds! Join Off Campus Life, ASG's Sustainability Committee, and Cats Who Compost for the Post-Dillo Cleanup at 8 a.m. on Sunday, May 18; we meet at 2122 Sheridan. Free breakfast and the chance to win prizes for student attendees!
May 22, 6:00–8:00 PM, Dittmar Memorial Gallery
This exhibition marks the last of the requirements these 10 students have completed as majors in ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ's Department of Art, Theory & Practice. Support for the show is provided by the Myers Foundation and the Jerrold Loebl Fund for the Arts.
Featuring artists in the exhibition are Lulu Abathra, Isabella Bartling, Alex Bremauntz, Quentin Colson, Helaina Harris, Maggie Musgrave, Lucie Paul, Natalia Tapia Moreno, Grace Wang, Julianne Zane.
Student Affairs Marketing (SAM) is seeking creative, talented, and motivated students to help tell and share the stories, events, and resources of ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Student Affairs. SAM has student graphic designers, videographers, photographers, social media coordinators, student feature writers, and more, gaining real work experience in a fun and creative environment.
SAM is currently looking for Graphic Designers, Student Feature Writers, and a Newsletter Editor. To read more about the job descriptions and apply, visit our Work at Student Affairs Marketing web page.
8:00–10:00 PM
Come see the ASLA Peer Tutors for help with a variety of courses! You can find them Sunday through Thursday at Schapiro Hall, Shepard Hall, Elder Lounge, the Multicultural Center, and the GSRC.
Tutors can help with biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, economics, engineering analysis, math, physics, and statistics. Check out the ASLA website for specific course details, including dates and times.
Are you a ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ undergraduate who would like to talk with somebody about fine-tuning your academic goals or study strategies, or about academic challenges you’re facing? ASLA staff members Shawn Bush and Sabrina Abdulla-Wolphe are available to meet with you to help you find the best resources and develop a plan to achieve your goals.
Individual coaching helps ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ undergrads refine their approaches to learning and studying. Coaching is provided by undergraduates who are trained by ASLA and understand the potential barriers students face, as well as how to navigate them successfully. Sign up using the form and get started!
May 19, 3:00–5:00 PM, Ford Design Center Room 2.350 (the Hive)
Join our showcase of research in sustainability and resilience at McCormick and around the university! CESR Seed Grant project teams will be among the faculty and students sharing their work with the university community. Faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students with applicable projects are all eligible to present! All members of the university community with an interest in the topic are invited to attend.
Applications due May 26
Are you looking for a way to meet new people, earn credit, and make a difference? Apply to become a in 2025-26! Mentors work with middle school students in Chicago Public Schools to help fight stress and trauma in under-resourced communities. As a mentor, you’ll take a fall quarter course on youth development, then meet weekly with your mentee throughout the year. Learn more.
Applications due May 27
Help kids in grades K-5 start the day feeling supported and loved! Get paid while investing in your local community! Applications are OPEN for Books and Breakfast paid tutor positions for the 2025-2026 academic year! Applications close on Tuesday, May 27, at noon!
June 5, 1:00–4:00 PM, 1940 Sheridan Road
Drop by to enjoy treats, games, photos, and the coveted Pre-Health Regalia Pin for our graduates: A recognition for your efforts on the pre-health path. Proudly wear this on your graduation regalia to highlight this monumental accomplishment!
In preparation for moving data to our new platform, , students should update their Wildcat Connection accounts to include any new organizations they have joined and remove any groups they are no longer a part of by navigating to ‘my organizations’. Cats on Campus will be a helpful tool for managing everything you’re involved in outside of class, including memberships, affiliations, and activities.
May 13, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Foster-Walker Complex, 1927 Orrington Avenue
Join CARE staff during drop-in hours! This is an open space for students to come and ask questions about CARE services, ...
May 13, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Kresge Hall, 1880 Campus Drive
Please join MARS (Masculinity, Allyship, Reflection, and Solidarity) to have a conversation about Adolescence, a recent ...
May 14, 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Block Museum of Art, Mary and Leigh, 40 Arts Circle Drive
Woven Being: Art for Zhegagoynak/Chicagoland is an exhibition running January 25 to July 13, 2025. For related exhibiti...
For alcohol and drug use concerns, the Amnesty Protocol supports getting help for yourself or others. When you call for help, stay with the person until help arrives and cooperate with emergency and University personnel, you and anyone in need will not face conduct action related to drugs or alcohol.