TGS Hangouts are designed to offer graduate students the chance to get together through fun events and shared experiences. Spanning a variety of social opportunities, TGS Hangouts seek to foster connection and well-being.
Hosted regularly throughout the academic year, TGS Hangouts ensures there’s always something on the calendar to help graduate students build community, relax, and enjoy their time at Northwestern.
Below is our calendar of upcoming TGS Hangouts, as well as past programming.
Upcoming Programming
Cardz for Kidz Service Project: Two Opportunities
- Evanston: Wednesday, January 29 from 4:00–6:00 PM in The Graduate School Conference Room at Rebecca Crown Center (633 Clark Street, North Tower, 1st Floor)
- Chicago: Thursday, January 30 from 3:00–5:00 PM in The Graduate School Conference Room at Abbott Hall (710 N. Lake Shore Drive, 3rd Floor)
Spread some joy by making handmade cards at our January TGS Hangout! Join us in creating colorful, heartfelt messages for Cardz For Kidz, a non-profit bringing smiles to hospitalized and traumatized children worldwide. Let’s craft together and make a difference, one card at a time! Refreshments will be provided.
REGISTER HERE FOR A CARDMAKING SESSION
Past Programming
Movie Night: The Wizard of Oz
Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 5:00 PM in the Peggy Dow Helmerich Auditorium in Annie Swift May Hall on the Evanston campus.
Enjoy a magical movie night screening of The Wizard of Oz and a pre-film sing-along featuring "popular" songs from Wicked. Come dressed as your favorite Wicked or Oz-themed character for a chance to win our costume raffle! Doors open at 5:00 PM; the film will start at 5:30 PM. Please note that food and drink are not allowed in the auditorium. TGS graduate student and postdoc parents are welcome to bring their families!
This film is licensed by Swank Motion Pictures Inc.
Churro Y Chocolate Food Truck
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 from 1:00–3:00 PM at the Block Museum Plaza (Arts Circle Drive) on the Evanston campus.
Enjoy a free churro and a hot chocolate on us! You must present this flyer on your phone to participate. First come, first served. Limit one order per person, while supplies last.