Dillo Day 2026
Step Into the Driver's Seat
Ready. Set. Go. It’s Dillo. This special edition of the PawPrint has everything you need to enjoy the speedway safely.
Dillo Day Reminder Email
Before You're Off to the Races
- Start with a Full Tank: Eat at the food trucks and grab free snacks
- Hydrate During the Race: Fill up at the water stations
- Know Your Speed Limit: Pace your drinks
- Get Help from the Pit Crew: Call, Stay, Cooperate for Amnesty
Dean Mona's Fave Fits
Think your Dillo Speedway outfit deserves a prize? Submit a photo of your look for a chance to win Cat Cash from the Office of the Dean of Students! Enter by Wednesday, May 20!Categories: $50: Most In-Theme; $50: Most Outrageous; $150: Best Group Costume (to be shared with group); $50: Dean’s Choice.
Explore What ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½ Has to Offer
Click around to find everything you need to know for the week ahead at ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½. Never miss a deadline, event or update in the sections below. Events and programs are open to all students
Certificate in Enlightened Disagreement
Sign up by Tuesday, May 26 for the 2026-27 sponsored by the Litowitz Center and Student Affairs.
Lacrosse NCAA Quarterfinal: 5/14
Come support the ’Cats in the against Colorado on5/14 at 1:30 p.m. Free student entry and Lake Show flag giveaway.
Survey on School Spirit and Athletics
on school spirit, athletic events and their connection to the ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½ student experience. All survey responses are confidential, and the survey closes on May 29. Respondents have a chance to win $100 in Cat Cash, spirit wear and other fun prizes.
Teaching the Body: Portraits of Religious Transmission
May 15, 3:00-4:30 PM, The Block Museum of Art, 40 Arts Circle Drive
Hamdia Traoré’s “Des marabouts de Djenné” and Muslim Portraiture in Mali presents rare insight into the Qur’anic schools of Mali, and their esteemed teachers.Reporting the Presidency: A Conversation with Tyler Pager
May 20, 5:30-7:00 PM, The Forum at Medill
Join us for a conversation between Professor Peter Slevin and noted journalist Tyler Pager. (Medill '17). Tyler is a Pulitzer Prize winning White House correspondent at The New York Times and the co-author of the New York Times best-selling book, “2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America.” .
Hop Around Evanston
Every Saturday April 4-June 20, 6:00-9:00 PM
Hop Around Evanston is a free community bus tour designed to connect residents and visitors with Evanston’s vibrant downtown and neighborhood business districts. This exciting new program makes it easy to explore local shops, restaurants, and entertainment while supporting the amazing businesses that make our community unique. Go 'Cats!
NUSC ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½ Student Open House
June 2, 3:00-7:00 PM, ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½ Sailing Center, 1823 Campus Drive
Join us for an afternoon on the lakefront at the ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½ Sailing Center! ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½ students are invited to stop by to discover everything the Sailing Center has to offer. Enjoy facility tours, equipment demonstrations, complimentary kayak and SUP rentals (first-come, first-served), giveaways (while supplies last), and more! .
Mentor youth. Build experience. Earn credit.
May 25
Through weekly after-school sessions in Chicago Public Schools, mentors teach middle schoolers strategies for managing stress and trauma. Mentors take a fall quarter course f on youth development, then spend the academic year leading and facilitating as part of a supportive cohort. Develop meaningful relationships, build skills, and make an impact! .
Love Your Block Evanston Volunteer Call
June 20, Projects with various dates and at locations in the 2nd, 5th, 8th, and 9th wards
It's going to start soon during the summer and will extend throughout the summer as this is call for volunteers to start signing up! ,, and are here.
Grounding for Public Service (GPS)
Every Tuesday from 5-6pm, Parkes Hall 120
GPS is a weekly learning and connecting space focused on learning more about Evanston and Chicago through a social justice lens. We always enjoy a free dinner. Everyone is welcome. We meet every Tuesday in Parkes Hall 120 from 5-6pm. Learn more here.
CSAW's Opioid Overdose Prevention and Naloxone Training
This one-hour training is for students who are interested in being trained 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 upon completion of the training. !
BYOBook Bonfire
May 19, 8:00 PM, Women's Center
Join us for our EOY BYOBook Bonfire. Craving quiet, no-tech with chill peeps and snacks? Bring a book, claim a cozy spot, and read together. S'mores included!
Wednesday Wellness Walks
May 20, 3:30-4:15 PM, Different outdoor location each week!
Wednesday Wellness Walks are your midweek mood boost! Lace up and join CSAW for a fun, feel-good walk around campus as we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month. Move your body, soak up some fresh air, and connect with others. Bring a friend, wear comfy shoes, and let’s walk and talk our way to better well-being! .
Theater Outing w/CSAW | Octet @ Raven Theater
May 21, 7:30-9:30 PM, Raven Theater
Join Eric & Daniel from CSAW for a super special night to see Dave Malloy’s Octet, a completely a capella musical about a support group of eight people exploring their internet addictions. After the performance, we will have a talk-back discussion with the incoming artistic director of The Raven, Jonathan Berry.
Queer Survivor Group
Through May 28, 5:00 PM
CSAW’s Queer Survivor Group is a six-week group open to all ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½ students who identify as queer and as survivors of interpersonal violence. The group will offer a queer-affirming space for members to process harmful experiences, connect with fellow queer survivors, and gain skills and frameworks for healing. .
Craft and Dine: Zentli
June 1, Transportation will be covered by MSA, Zentli: 1813 Dempster Street
Join us for an interactive art and dining experience with Latino Artist and Evanston Restaurant owner, Piloto. Piloto will guide us through two transformative art-making activities, discuss his community-engaged art practice, and we will dine on Mexican street food from his restaurant Zentli. .
CSAW's Alcohol, Cannabis and Other Drugs Consultations
The Center for Student Advocacy and wellness offer Alcohol, Cannabis and Other Drug consultations for students who are interested in exploring more about their use of substances. If you have questions or want to learn more about harm reduction in a confidential one on one setting with a health educator from CSAW. !
Wellness Coaching
Wellness Coaching is a collaborative, non-judgmental process to help you identify and achieve your health and wellness goals related to: physical activity, sleep, healthy eating, time management, and stress management/coping skills. Sessions are one-on-one, confidential, and free for all ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½ students.
Wildcats in Recovery - NU's Collegiate Recovery Community!
The Center for Student Advocacy and Wellness (CSAW) presents "Wildcats in Recovery" - a Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP) that supports students in recovery from substance use disorders, process addictions, and eating disorders. We aim to bring students together and provide them with the necessary resources to excel here at ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½!
Teaching and Learning Technologies (²ÝÝ®´«Ã½ IT)
May 20, 6:00-8:00 PM, Willard B72
Join an AI Trivia Night! Test your knowledge of artificial intelligence, learn something new, and connect with other students across campus. Whether you’re already into AI or just curious about what all the hype is about, this event is designed for everyone!
Now Hiring: 2026-27 'Cats Connect Coordinators
Applications due May 18
Reach out to the ‘CatsConnect Supervisor, Niyo at niyomk@northwestern.edu with questions about the application and/or the position! .
VentureCat 2026 Public Showcase
May 27, 6:00 PM-7:30 PM, Kellogg Global Hub, White Auditorium, 2211 Campus Drive
VentureCat is ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½'s annual student startup competition. Join for the Public Showcase where we will feature the six finalist teams and their pitches. You will get the chance to vote to award our audience favorite prize and we will announce our finals prize winners–including the grand prize of $100,000. .
²ÝÝ®´«Ã½ Recreation is Hiring for Summer 2026
Still looking for something to do this summer? Look no further! We're hiring motivated, friendly, and reliable individuals for a variety of roles this summer. Open positions include Wildcat Sports Camp counselors and Varsity Camp Director, lifeguards, swim instructors, and more! !
Drop-In Peer Tutoring
Come see the ASLA Peer Tutors for free help with variety of courses! You can find them Sunday through Thursday. Subjects Covered: Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Economics, Engineering Analysis, Math, Physics, and Statistics.
Check out the ASLA website for specific courses, dates, and times!
May 14, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Parkes Hall, 1870 Sheridan Road
Join Religious and Spiritual Life (RSL) for a time of snacks, community, and conversation! Does your department or RSO w...
May 14, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Drive
Join in us for our weekly programming on Next Up! Stage! in Luna's Pub & Grill! Gather your friends for Thursday Trivia,...
May 15, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Drive
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After Dillo Day, all yards and homes must be cleaned up before 10 a.m. on 5/17. Join the annual Post-Dillo Day Cleanup event where students and staff work to leave the neighborhood better than we found it. Student Affairs will provide breakfast, gloves and garbage bags, and volunteers have the chance to win prizes!