August 2024: Notable dates and events
As August nears, Northeastern has planned a range of activities to cater to the diverse interests of undergraduates students. Here’s a preview of those events, as well as important dates.
Notable Dates
Thursday, Aug. 8: Last day of full summer classes
Sunday, Aug. 11: Last day to drop a full summer class with a W grade
Monday, August 12: First day of final exams for full summer classes
Thursday, Aug. 15: Last day of final exams for full summer classes and last day of summer 2 classes
Sunday, Aug. 18: Last day to drop a summer 2 class with a W grade
Monday, Aug. 19: First day of final exams for summer 2 classes
Tuesday, Aug. 20: Last day of final exams for summer 2 classes
Sunday, Aug. 25: First day of move-in for Boston campus
Thursday, Aug. 29: First day of move-in for Oakland campus
Thursday, Aug. 29: First day of “I Am Here” for fall classes
Upcoming events
Shape in Art: A Children’s Center Exhibition
Monday, May 20 – Saturday, Sept. 28
11 a.m. EDT
Gallery 360, 360 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115
We invite all students to visit our 2024 exhibition, Shape in Art, at Gallery 360. Come explore the creativity of our young artists expressed through diverse projects and a special photography showcase, Shapes in the City.
Watch Olympic Soccer Matches at the CIE
Wednesday, July 24 – Saturday, Aug. 10
11 a.m. EDT
Center for Intercultural Engagement, 144 Curry Student Center, Boston, MA 02115
Students can join us to watch all men’s and women’s Olympic soccer matches live, with opportunities for selfies, flag crafting and team-specific watch snacks
Mock Interviews – CommLab Drop-In Workshops
Thursday, Aug. 1
4 p.m. EDT
Room 13, International Village, 1155 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02120 or virtual
Students can join the CommLab any Thursday from 4 to 5 p.m. for the mock interview workshop. The workshop is tailored toward programming jobs, and prior coding knowledge is expected. Boost your problem-solving confidence for interviews by building your speaking skills while solving programming problems.
Poster Design and Presentation: CommLab Drop-In Workshops
Thursday, Aug. 1
5 p.m. EDT
Virtual
We will host drop-in workshops for poster design and presentation, focusing on crafting the best visual communication of your research and telling students’ research stories. Techniques will be discussed to help implement communication strategies to successfully showcase your work. Whether you’re just starting off or refining your final poster, we are here to assist you.
Whale Watching Tour
Friday, Aug. 2
2 p.m. EDT
New England Aquarium, 1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
Join us as we set sail to witness one of the most incredible creatures known to humankind: whales! This exciting boat tour offers a unique opportunity to experience these majestic animals in their natural habitat.
Summester Day Trip: Six Flags Adventure
Saturday, Aug. 3
8:30 a.m. EDT
50 Forsyth St., Boston, MA 02115
We are ending our Summester’s day trip series on a high note with a thrilling adventure to Six Flags. Tickets include bus transportation from Northeastern’s Boston campus to Six Flags and back, amusement park and water park admission and a meal voucher.
Writing Professional Emails
Wednesday, Aug. 7
5 p.m. EDT
Virtual
Students can join us for the Writing Professional Emails workshop, designed to deepen your understanding of the role email plays in professional contexts. As we explore tools for written communication, we will focus on email communication and practice writing emails.
Drum Circle with Wakan Wiya Two Spirit Drum
Wednesday, Aug. 7
6 p.m. PDT
Reinhardt Alumnae House, Oakland, CA 94613
All students are welcome to join us for our ongoing campus drum circles and learn this traditional healing and wellness way. Healing Drum Circles with the Wakan Wiya Two Spirit Drum and drum keeper Zamora are a chance to tap into collective healing, prayer and meditation work through the heartbeat.
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Experience
Tuesday, Aug. 13
1:30 p.m. EDT
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, 306 Congress St., Boston, MA 02210
Students can take part in a purely Bostonian experience! At the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, students engage in interactive exhibits, explore historical artifacts, and relive the moments that sparked the American Revolution.
First Annual Week of Service
Monday, Aug. 19
Noon EDT
Boston
Please join the College of Science for the first annual Week of Service — a week to collaborate, engage with our surrounding neighborhoods and communities, and use our privileges and abilities to support and uplift all. All Northeastern students, faculty, and staff are invited to participate in activities held throughout the week.