March 2024: Notable dates and events

As March unfolds, Northeastern gears up for an array of engaging activities, catering to diverse interests and pursuits. Here’s a glimpse of what’s in store for undergraduate students.

Notable Dates:

Monday, March 4: First day of spring break
Monday, March 11: Classes resume after spring break
Monday, March 18: Fall class offerings posted on online
Tuesday, March 19: Experiential Trek Day (Oakland campus only)
Sunday, March 31: Cesar Chavez Day, (Oakland & Silicon Valley campuses only), no classes

Upcoming events:

• Thurston Moore & William Winant Concert — Mills Music Now

Saturday, March 2
8:00 – 10:30 p.m. PST
Music Building Lobby, Music Building Littlefield Concert Hall 202, 5000 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland
Mark your calendar for a night of improvisational music with Thurston Moore, founding member of Sonic Youth, and percussionist William Winant at Mills Music Now. Sponsored by the Center for Contemporary Music and Mills College at Northeastern University, this event is public. Registration is required.

Women Who Empower: Our World
Monday, March 4
4:30 – 7:30 p.m. GMT
Devon House, 58 St. Katharine’s Way, London
Students on our London campus will have the opportunity to attend our special celebration for International Women’s Day. Women Who Empower: Our World offers inspiring speakers and lasting connections in addition to empowering tomorrow’s leaders.

‘Good Morning Vietnam’ movie screening
Tuesday, March 5
6:00 – 8:30 p.m. GMT
Room 216, Devon House, 58 St. Katharine’s Way, London
Students on our London campus can join the Stage & Screen Society and History Society for a screening of “Good Morning Vietnam” with snacks.

Communicating Across Cultures
Thursday, March 7
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST
Virtual
Student can develop their intercultural communication skills by joining “Communicating Across Cultures,” a workshop provided by the Global Language & Culture Services. In today’s global workplaces, the capacity to engage with people from different cultural backgrounds is a critical skill. Participants in this virtual session will learn to examine communication strategies for different cultural contexts and apply them.

Habits of Success Wellness Wednesdays: Healthy Plate
Wednesday, March 13
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EDT
346 Huntington Ave., Boston
Students can join the Student Support Initiative (SSI) and Habits of Success (HOS) for Wellness Wednesday. This session focuses on balanced meals and selecting healthy options, even in dining halls. Learn how to properly fuel your body. No RSVPs are required.

Virtual CO-OP Employer Panel: For Students Searching For CO-OP
Wednesday, March 13
12:00 p.m. EDT
Virtual
Students can join Khoury College of Computer Sciences for a virtual co-op employer panel designed to assist students in their co-op search. Employers will engage in panel discussions to provide insights into career paths, job search strategies, resume tips, interview techniques (behavioral and technical), and what makes a candidate successful. This event is to help undergraduate students gain a valuable understanding of potential search resources and to allow employers to promote their companies and unique co-op opportunities.

Small Talk. Big Difference
Wednesday, March 13
1:00 – 1:45 p.m. EDT
Virtual
Join us for “Small Talk. Big Difference,” where we discuss the art of small talk with Dr. Lucy Bunning. Students will have the chance to learn techniques for both opening and continuing a small talk conversation. As this is an integral part of students’ social skills, they will learn how to transform conversations and enhance their interpersonal skills.

LinkedIn, CV, Resume: A CommLab Workshop Series
Wednesday, March 13
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT
Room 206, Egan Research Center, 120 Forsyth St, Boston or Virtual
The College of Engineering presents the LinkedIn, CV, Resume: A CommLab Workshop Series. Students can join us each Wednesday from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. This workshop is an interactive community space where we offer students tips and peer feedback to help enhance their online profile and professional presence.

Bay Area Game Science and Design Industry Symposium
Saturday, March 16
1:00 – 7:00 p.m. PDT
Oakland campus, 5000 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland
The College of Arts, Media and Design (CAMD) presents the Bay Area Game Science & Design Industry Symposium at Northeastern’s Oakland campus with corporate sponsor Chevron and distinguished industry, community and academic leaders to discuss industry trends, innovations and partnership strategies. Free registration is required.

Club Figure Skating Holiday Show
Wednesday, March 20
7:30 – 9:00 p.m. EDT
Matthews Arena, 238-262 St. Botolph St., Boston
The Northeastern Figure Skating Club cordially invites students to its annual spring show. The event celebrates the new season.

Women’s Interdisciplinary Society of Entrepreneurship (WISE) 2024 Summit
Saturday, March 23
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EDT
Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex, 805 Columbus Ave., Boston
Students can join our Women’s Interdisciplinary Society of Entrepreneurship (WISE) 2024 Summit hosted by the D’Amore-McKim School of Business. This year’s theme, “Embracing Authenticity,” drives enthusiastic emphasis on the criticality of transforming personal experiences, drive and genuine relationships into the journey of entrepreneurship as well as the resulting impact.

Sports:

Men’s Hockey vs. UConn
Friday, March 1
7:00 – 10:00 pm EST
Matthews Arena, 238-262 St. Botolph St., Boston
Join the excitement at Matthews Arena as the men’s hockey team takes on UConn.

Women’s Basketball vs. North Carolina A&T
Friday, March 1
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. EST
Cabot Cage, 400 Huntington Ave., Boston
Catch the women’s basketball team as they take on North Carolina A&T at Cabot Cage.

Women’s Basketball vs. Hampton
Sunday, March 3
2:00 – 5:00 pm EST
Cabot Cage, 400 Huntington Ave., Boston
Don’t miss out as the Northeastern women’s basketball team takes on North Carolina A&T at Cabot Cage.

For a full list of events happening at Northeastern, visit our event calendar.