holidays

Friends window shopping outdoors in winter city street. Vienna, Austria.

Why it pays off to be thankful around the holidays

Cultivating a sense of gratitude has been found to alleviate stress, says psychology professor David DeSteno. It could also save you some hard-earned money as you shop for last-minute gifts.

by Jason Kornwitz December 20, 2016

Tips for (safely) making it the most wonderful time of the year

This time of year brings a host of things to celebrate. Students, before you leave campus for the break, check out these tips for securing your residence hall room. And faculty and staff, here are some safety tips for office holiday decorations.

by Molly Callahan December 15, 2016

12/16/15 - BOSTON, MA. - Shauna Sullivan, BHS'16, poses for a portrait outside Behrakis Health Sciences Center at Northeastern University on Dec. 16, 2015. Sullivan is a co-op student working at MGH though winter break. Photo by: Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Co-op students show care, compassion by working through the holidays

Some Northeastern students will be working when many others will be spending time with friends and family. Shauna Sullivan, BHS’16, and Elizabeth Howland, BHS’17, are two.

by Jason Kornwitz December 18, 2015

To give and to receive

We surveyed the campus community, asking a handful of students to tell us what gifts they plan to give and receive this holiday season. The responses ran the gamut, covering everything from clothes and electronics to handmade paintings, dream catchers, and orange candy canes.

by Jason Kornwitz December 14, 2015

12/08/14 -- Boston, MA. -- Students sort though donated toys for the Annual LSCC Toy Drive in the Latino/a Student Cultural Center at Northeastern University on December 8, 2014. The LSCC hosts its annual Toy Drive in conjunction with the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. Also working with the Hildebrand Family Self-Help Center of Cambridge, which assists homeless families move towards overcoming homelessness. Staff Photo by Matthew Modoono

Northeastern toy, clothing drives spread holiday cheer to Boston community

Students, faculty, and staff have organized a number of collection drives for toys, books, clothing, food, and toiletries to help people in need this holiday season. Here's what you can do to contribute.

by Jason Kornwitz November 30, 2015

‘Tis the season for giving

Students, faculty, and staff have organized a number of efforts on campus to collect toys, food, clothing, and other items for people and communities in need this holiday season. Here’s what you can do to give back.

by Greg St. Martin December 9, 2014