March 2025: Notable dates and events
March is filled with opportunities for your student, from career workshops and wellness events to exciting Huskies games. This month, encourage them to learn new skills, connect with peers, and make the most of campus life.
Notable Dates
Monday, March 3: First day of spring break
Monday, March 10: Classes resume
Monday, March 17: Fall class offerings posted online
Monday, March 31: Cesar Chavez Day, (Oakland campus only), no classes
Upcoming events
Workshop: Digital Storytelling with StoryMap
Tuesday, March 4
3 p.m. EST
Virtual
Students can participate in the Digital Storytelling with StoryMap workshop led by Claire Lavarreda, assistant director of the Digital Integration Teaching Initiative. Claire will provide an overview of the DITI and introduce digital mapping tools that can enhance classroom integration.
LinkedIn, CV, Resume: CommLab Drop-In Workshops
Thursday, March 6
Noon EST
Virtual
Encourage your students to attend the CommLab’s LinkedIn, CV and resume workshop every Thursday. This collaborative space offers valuable advice and peer feedback to help students refine their professional materials.
Professional Emails: The Basics of Email Etiquette
Monday, March 10
Noon EDT
Virtual
Clear and professional email communication is an essential skill for students in both academic and professional settings. The session will cover essential email etiquette, including addressing recipients, structuring emails and conveying messages effectively.
British Science Week
Monday, March 10 – Friday, March 14
9 a.m. GMT
Devon House, 58 St Katharine’s Way, London
Students on the London campus can celebrate National British Science Week with engaging activities and events. From hands-on experiments to discussions on the latest scientific advancements, this week offers plenty of opportunities to explore and connect with the world of science.
Wellness Week 2025
Monday, March 10 – Friday, March 14
Noon EDT
Multiple locations
Wellness Week encourages students to explore different aspects of well-being, including emotional, social, intellectual, physical, environmental, spiritual, occupational and financial health. Events across multiple locations will provide resources and activities to help students build a balanced and fulfilling life.
Sustainability Innovation Week
Monday, March 10 – Friday, March 14
11 a.m. EDT
Multiple locations
Northeastern’s first Sustainability Innovation Week brings together students, faculty and industry partners to explore sustainable solutions. Students can compete in the Sustainable Campus Innovation Competition, present projects and attend the Sustainability Innovation Week Expo on March 11.
Skill-up Wednesdays Partnering with AI Series: Microsoft Forms and Copilot in Action
Wednesday, March 12
Time: 10 a.m. EDT | 1 p.m. PDT
Locations: Snell Library, 360 Huntington Ave., Boston | Prieto Tech Bar, 5000 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland, Calif.
This hands-on training teaches students how Microsoft Forms and Copilot simplify surveys, quizzes and data analysis. It is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their tech skills with AI-driven tools.
Tips for Templates
Wednesday, March 12
1 p.m. EDT
Virtual
Students can learn how to use templates effectively to create high-quality documents quickly. This session covers best practices, paraphrasing techniques and choosing the right template writing style.
Strategies to Stop Procrastination
Tuesday, March 18
Noon EDT
Virtual
This interactive workshop helps students overcome procrastination and perfectionism with practical time management strategies. Led by Sasha Goldman, Ph.D., it provides tools to boost productivity and reduce stress.
Workshop: Data Visualization with Tableau
Tuesday, March 18
3 p.m. EDT | Noon PDT | 8 p.m. GMT
Virtual
Students can learn to transform and visualize data using Tableau in this hands-on workshop led by Sean P. Rogers, assistant director of DITI. The session covers data loading, processing, and creating charts, graphs and maps.
ASL Festival
Friday, March 21
10 a.m. EDT
Curry Student Center, 346 Huntington Ave., Boston
This three-part event celebrates ASL and Deaf culture. It begins with a morning awards ceremony for ASL poetry, storytelling and art, followed by evening performances from nationally recognized Deaf talent. Saturday features workshops on ASL, interpreting and the Deaf community.
What’s It For?: A Student-led Discussion on Higher Education
Saturday, March 22
10 a.m. GMT
Devon House, 58 St Katharine’s Way, London
Students will explore the value of higher education in this student-moderated discussion. Panel and roundtable conversations will dive into the impact of academic study and the skills it develops.
Iyad Sughayer, Dewing Piano Recital
Sunday, March 23
3 p.m. PDT
Jeannik Méquet Littlefield Concert Hall, Richards Road, Oakland, Calif.
Pianist Iyad Sughayer performs works by Helen Ottaway, Franz Schubert, Jean Sibelius and Aram Khachaturian as part of the Mills Music Now series.
Skill-up Wednesdays Partnering with AI: Uncovering the Hidden Secrets of Microsoft Outlook with AI
Wednesday, March 26
Time: 10 a.m. EDT | 1 p.m. PDT
Locations: Snell Library, 360 Huntington Ave., Boston | Prieto Tech Bar, 5000 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland, Calif.
Students can learn to use AI and Microsoft Outlook more efficiently, from email writing with Copilot to inbox organization and task management.
Boulez 100
Wednesday, March 26
7:30 p.m. PDT
Jeannik Méquet Littlefield Concert Hall, Richards Road, Oakland, Calif.
This concert celebrates Pierre Boulez’s centennial with performances by pianists Gloria Cheng and Ralph van Raat. It will feature works by Boulez, John Cage, Morton Feldman, Frank Zappa, Magnus Lindberg and Igor Stravinsky.
Women’s Basketball vs. Elon
Thursday, March 6
7 p.m. EST
Solomon Court, 400 Huntington Ave., Boston
Support Northeastern’s women’s basketball team as they take on Elon at Solomon Court. Bring your student to cheer on the Huskies.
Men’s Hockey vs. Providence
Saturday, March 8
7 p.m. EST
Matthews Arena, 238-262 St. Botolph St., Boston
Join the excitement and cheer on Northeastern’s men’s hockey team as they take on Providence at Matthews Arena.
Baseball vs. Harvard
Saturday, March 15
11:30 a.m. EDT
Parsons Field, Brookline, Mass.
Catch the action as Northeastern’s baseball team takes on Harvard at Parsons Field. Bring your student and cheer on the Huskies.
Baseball vs. Merrimack
Tuesday, March 18
2:30 p.m. EDT
Parsons Field, Brookline, Mass.
Support Northeastern’s baseball team as they take on Merrimack at Parsons Field. Bring your student and cheer on the Huskies.
Baseball vs. Towson
Friday, March 21
2 p.m. EDT
Parsons Field, Brookline, Mass.
Cheer on Northeastern’s baseball team as they take on Towson at Parsons Field. Bring your support for the Huskies.
Baseball vs. UConn
Wednesday, March 26
2:30 p.m. EDT
Parsons Field, Brookline, Mass.
Support Northeastern’s baseball team as they face UConn at Parsons Field. Bring your student and cheer on the Huskies.





