Norris University Center http://www.norris.northwestern.edu Northwestern University Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:47:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 The Norris Facebook Photo Contest http://www.norris.northwestern.edu/the-norris-facebook-photo-contest/ http://www.norris.northwestern.edu/the-norris-facebook-photo-contest/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:26:01 +0000 ddh568 http://tardis.norriscenter.northwestern.edu/?p=8428 Do Good. Win Big. The Norris Facebook Photo Contest is back, and a new iPad2 is the prize. The deadline is Monday, Feb. 20. Click for the rules from our Facebook page.

]]> http://www.norris.northwestern.edu/the-norris-facebook-photo-contest/feed/ 0 Student orgs: Reserve a room at Norris http://www.norris.northwestern.edu/student-orgs-reserve-a-room-at-norris/ http://www.norris.northwestern.edu/student-orgs-reserve-a-room-at-norris/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:06:12 +0000 ddh568 http://tardis.norriscenter.northwestern.edu/?p=8454 Student Orgs can reserve space in Norris for the 2012-13 school year beginning March 1.

Visit the Events Planning Office beginning at 8:30 a.m. or register online beginning midnight on March 1.

Student orgs must have an account in the registration system to reserve spaces online. Accounts can be set up at any time.

Set up an account and reserve space online here: http://oak.norriscenter.northwestern.edu/virtualems/

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The event features special guest Zoe Bakoko-Bokaru, co-founder of T.R.I.B.E., and free food will be provided. Everyone is welcome!

]]> http://www.norris.northwestern.edu/international-womens-day-march-8/feed/ 0 Nintendo 64: Game Room has it! http://www.norris.northwestern.edu/nintendo-64-game-room-has-it/ http://www.norris.northwestern.edu/nintendo-64-game-room-has-it/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:57:58 +0000 ddh568 http://tardis.norriscenter.northwestern.edu/?p=8331 Visit the Game Room to play classic games on the Nintendo 64! Free to NU Students!

Test your gaming skills in the Game On Challenge 1-4 pm Thurs. Feb 9, at the Norris ground floor.

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Then learn how to make campus a welcoming place for LGBTQ people at Safe Space Training Friday, Feb. 17, 2-5pm.

Register to attend online here. The locations of the events will be sent upon registration

]]> http://www.norris.northwestern.edu/register-for-trans-ally-training/feed/ 0 9-ball pool tournament Jan. 31 http://www.norris.northwestern.edu/9-ball-pool-tournament-jan-31/ http://www.norris.northwestern.edu/9-ball-pool-tournament-jan-31/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:14:20 +0000 ddh568 http://tardis.norriscenter.northwestern.edu/?p=8284 Stop by the Game Room 7pm Tuesday for a 9-ball pool tournament.

There is no entry fee. Players must be registered NU students.

The winner will qualify to represent Northwestern at the ACUI* Regional Championships at UW Milwaukee on Friday, Feb. 24 and Saturday, Feb. 25, with an all-expense paid trip to the tournament. The winner will also receive a special bonus.

Register online: gameroom.northwestern.edu

(*Association of College Unions International)

]]> http://www.norris.northwestern.edu/9-ball-pool-tournament-jan-31/feed/ 0 Three-Dollar Skate http://www.norris.northwestern.edu/three-dollar-skate/ http://www.norris.northwestern.edu/three-dollar-skate/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:05:35 +0000 ddh568 http://tardis.norriscenter.northwestern.edu/?p=8281 NU Students can rent ice skates for $3 (one day rental) at NorrisOutdoors.

Then enjoy free skating at Millennium Park’s McCormick Tribune Ice Rink at Michigan Avenue and Washington Street!

This promotion is for NU students only: no discount on non-student rates.

]]> http://www.norris.northwestern.edu/three-dollar-skate/feed/ 0 Have a “Budget Romance” at ARTica Studios http://www.norris.northwestern.edu/have-a-budget-romance-at-artica-studios/ http://www.norris.northwestern.edu/have-a-budget-romance-at-artica-studios/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:53:38 +0000 ddh568 http://tardis.norriscenter.northwestern.edu/?p=8269 Make Valentine’s Day gifts to make for your special someone Feb. 6-14.

Paint and decorate a heart shaped frame for $3.00
Decorate a vase (free tealight candle included) for $3.00
Decorate bisqueware, mugs, bowls, plates, tiles $5-$22

Come in and make a card for free!

Like us on Facebook here and get a free bag of kisses! February 6-14 and while quantities last!

]]> http://www.norris.northwestern.edu/have-a-budget-romance-at-artica-studios/feed/ 0 Vote for NU finalists for the Big Ten Network LiveBIG Scholarship http://www.norris.northwestern.edu/vote-for-nu-finalists-for-the-big-ten-network-livebig-scholarship/ http://www.norris.northwestern.edu/vote-for-nu-finalists-for-the-big-ten-network-livebig-scholarship/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:51:48 +0000 ddh568 http://tardis.norriscenter.northwestern.edu/?p=8256 We are excited to announce the five Northwestern University finalists for the Big Ten Network LiveBIG Scholarship:

Marni Barta
Nora Cohen
Valerie Green
Nicole Hendrix
Laura Venn

The five finalists have and continue to do outstanding service in the community and should be congratulated on being chosen out of 47 Northwestern applicants. Unfortunately, there will only be one prize awarded. Learn more about the service work of the finalists and vote now HERE

Everyone is able to vote, so to read a little about the service work of the finalists and cast your vote.

Voting will close Friday, Jan. 27 at midnight. The winner will be announced Feb. 26 with a special award ceremony to take place at the final Northwestern home basketball game Feb. 29 vs. Ohio State.

]]> http://www.norris.northwestern.edu/vote-for-nu-finalists-for-the-big-ten-network-livebig-scholarship/feed/ 0 Souper Mugs and Little Piggies extended to Jan. 31 http://www.norris.northwestern.edu/souper-mugs-and-little-piggies-extended-to-jan-31/ http://www.norris.northwestern.edu/souper-mugs-and-little-piggies-extended-to-jan-31/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:25:44 +0000 ddh568 http://tardis.norriscenter.northwestern.edu/?p=8250 Enjoy deals on ceramics at ARTica Studios until Jan. 31!

Get a Souper Mug for $12 or a Little Piggy for $5.
Cost includes the bisqueware, glaze and firing.

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