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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.