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This winter, don’t just survive; thrive

The autumn leaves have fallen. The days are short. The temperatures have dropped. One thing is clear: winter is coming, but don’t let the cold get in the way of enjoying this time of year. Here are a few tips from Northeastern’s Global Student Success on how to stay warm and survive the winter.

by Irvin Zhang December 5, 2019

Sticking around for Thanksgiving break? Here’s what’s open, and closed, on the Boston campus.

While campus life will quiet down over Thanksgiving, some university services will remain open. Here are the hours of operation for dining services, Snell Library, and more.

by Irvin Zhang November 26, 2019

Can’t-miss events in December

Discuss the future of artificial intelligence in Toronto. Chat with a leading expert on media law in London. Celebrate the holiday season. These are just a few of the events being held in and around Northeastern’s global network in December.

by Irvin Zhang November 26, 2019

The story of a Nazi labor camp survivor who’s lived the American Dream

Theofanis Orfanos was captured by the Nazis at 15. His captivity, escape, and readjustment have been chronicled by Northeastern student Emilio Guido in a new documentary film.

by Irvin Zhang November 22, 2019

A migrant sits in front of a wall in Tijuana

Here’s what it means to be Waylaid in Tijuana

Tim Ouillette, an associate professor of communication studies at Northeastern, has spent the past year capturing the stories of migrants in Tijuana, Mexico and interviewing U.S. and Mexican border officials for his upcoming documentary.

by Irvin Zhang November 12, 2019

She dug deeper, and found her career path

During Zipporah Osei’s five months at the Chronicle of Higher Education, she tackled big topics, such as the tense relations between police and residents in Baltimore, and what happens to students when universities shut down.

by Irvin Zhang November 4, 2019

Can’t-miss events in November

Experience Homecoming. Engage in discussions on the problems facing our global societies. Catch the Huskies in action. These are just a few of the events being held in and around Northeastern’s global network in November.

by Irvin Zhang October 31, 2019

Life in the Hyphen

Maria Servellón, who teaches digital media at Northeastern, has juggled multiple cultural identities her whole life. In her latest fictional short film, Hyphen, she explores the lives of Latina women in the United States.

by Irvin Zhang October 18, 2019

He’s counting on a boom in supersonic air travel

Northeastern engineering students Alex Bender sought out and created his own co-op position at Boom Supersonic, a startup focused on developing a commercial aircraft that can travel at speeds over two times greater than the speed of sound.

by Irvin Zhang October 15, 2019

‘The change begins with you’

It’s up to the next generation of Brazilian students to make sure their country continues not just to grow, but flourish, Raj Echambadi, the Dunton Family Dean of the D’Amore-McKim School of Business, told more than 500 attendees at the 2019 Brazilian Undergraduate Student Conference.

by Irvin Zhang October 11, 2019

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