Can’t-miss events on Northeastern’s Boston campus in February

Students have fun at the 15th Annual Mardi Gras Celebration held in Levine Marketplace at Northeastern University on Feb. 9, 2016. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Find the perfect co-op. Learn how to record a podcast. Cheer on the Huskies in the Beanpot. These are just a few of the events and activities that will take place on and around Northeastern’s Boston campus in February.

Talk politics with April Ryan

Former White House correspondent April Ryan will discuss her new book Under Fire and reflect on the current political climate on Friday, Feb. 8 at 11 a.m. in Blackman Auditorium. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be hosted by NBC 10 Boston anchor Latoyia Edwards. Sign up now to reserve your spot in the audience.

Check out the new art in Gallery 360

Personal to Political, a new exhibit in Gallery 360, features fine arts prints created by 14 artists to capture the personal narratives of African Americans across the country. The opening reception for the exhibit will be held on Feb. 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. The artwork will be on display through March 13.

Learn how to record audio and video

Want to learn how to use the equipment in the recording studio in Snell Library? Workshops will be held throughout the month of February to teach participants how to record a song, mic a podcast, light a set for a video shoot, and more.

Relax your mind, body, and soul

The Sacred Space, located on the second floor of Ell Hall, offers students, faculty, and staff numerous opportunities to de-stress every week. Practice Kouk Sun Do, the ancient Korean art of meditation, on Sundays at 12 p.m. and Mondays at 4 p.m. Try yoga on Fridays at 3 p.m. Or participate in a guided meditation at noon on a weekday.

Find a career

Looking for a co-op, internship, or full time position? Undergraduate students can network, trade business cards, and share their resumes with representatives of a range of employers at the Undergraduate Career Fair on Thursday, Feb. 14  from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cabot Cage. The Graduate Career Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15. Registration is required to attend these events.

The On Fire to Hire Startup Expo invites students and alumni to network with startups that are seeking to fill co-op and full time positions.The event will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 5:30 p.m. in the Curry Student Center Quad.

Explore National Engineers Week

Northeastern will celebrate National Engineers Week from Feb. 16 to Feb. 22 by hosting distinguished speakers and showcasing new technologies. Check out the full schedule, or attend the information session at Curry Student Center on Tuesday, Feb. 19 from 9 to 11 a.m.

Celebrate Mardi Gras

Searching for amazing food around campus? Celebrate Mardi Gras on Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 6 p.m at Levine Marketplace.

Attend Interfaith Night

Enjoy good food and conversation with students of different faiths and cultures in the Sacred Space at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 27.

Cheer on the Huskies

February is a busy month for Northeastern athletics. The men’s hockey team will battle Boston University in the semifinal round of the Beanpot Tournament on Monday, Feb. 4 at TD Garden. The women’s hockey team will face-off against Boston University in the semifinal round of its Beanpot Tournament on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at Harvard University. The men’s basketball team will play five homes games in February, while the women’s squad will play three home games.

A complete athletics schedule is available on the university’s athletics website.

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