With Valentine’s Day around the corner, campus is blooming with opportunities to celebrate the rosy day, whether it’s with a significant other, with friends and loved ones, or even by yourself. In the lead-up to Wednesday, here are some upcoming NU events that are guaranteed to get you in an enchanted mood!
On Valentine’s Day itself, campus will be packed to the brim with events covering the afternoon, getting students and faculty alike ready for the evening of romance.
Starting at 3, ARTica Studios Underground is holding a free candy and crafts event in Norris, where anyone can make adorable themed cards and enjoy bisqueware, which is sure to last you through to the next Valentine’s Day. Also at 3 pm, CAPS is hosting a drop-in social and wellness event on Searle’s second floor, where they will be serving hot chocolate, giving out love letters and celebrating self-care with stations including rom-coms, friendship bracelets and an affirmation wall.
At 4 pm, Multicultural Student Affairs is hosting a special event in room 107 at the Multicultural Center (1936 Sheridan Road) where music and a rom-com are possibilities for its attendees. Lastly, at 5 pm, University Hall will be hosting a party with a series of games and sweet treats in the Hagstrum Room, including trivia and knowledge games to educate about the history of the holiday.
Wherever or however you choose to celebrate Valentine’s Day, the holiday is set for a celebration of all forms of love. Hopefully these campus events will inspire you to be a little extra loving to those around you and revel in the holiday spirit!
Check out the list below for a clear breakdown of Nu’s Valentine’s Day options:
- 3-5 pm – Searle Hall Social
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Searle Hall (Health Service) 2nd floor, CAPS, 633 Emerson Street — drop-b social and wellness event and sweeten up your day with hot chocolate, give love letters, and practice self and community care at different stations: rom-com room, friendship bracelets, letter station, affirmation wall, food and mindfulness, and participate in the wellness raffle
- 3-6 PM – Norris DIY EVENT
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3-6 pm: Norris, ARTica Studios Underground, 1999 Campus Drive – (847)-491-2344, enjoy special Valentine’s Day bisqueware, free crafts including DIY cardmaking and candy treats
- 4-6 PM – MSA MOVIE NIGHT
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4-6 pm: Valentine’s Day Special Event – Multicultural Student Affairs – create handmade crafts, enjoy good music and a possible rom-com movie. @1936 Sheridan Road, room 107
- 5-7 pm – Hagstrum room game night
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5-7 pm: University Hall, Hagstrum Room, sweets and treats, playing games, and learning about the history of Valentine’s Day!