August 2024: Notable dates and 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.