Events

At least one event every month: trips, socials, and workshops. RSVP details for each event go out on the mailing list first.

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Upcoming Events

Chicago CampusWith NUPA + CGSA

Bagel Mingle — Chicago

📅 September 29, 2026 · 10:00–11:00 a.m.

📍 Morton Atrium

🥯 First come, first served

Join G-ISA, NUPA, and CGSA for a casual morning Bagel Mingle! Stop by, grab a bagel, meet other graduate students, and connect with the community.

Evanston CampusWith NUGW

Bagel Mingle — Evanston

📅 October 8, 2026 · 10:00–11:00 a.m.

📍 Willens Wing Atrium (B260), Tech

🥯 First come, first served

Start your morning with G-ISA and NUGW! Stop by for bagels, meet fellow graduate students, and connect with the Northwestern community.

Evanston Campus

G-ISA Pumpkin Carving

📅 October 29, 2026 · 6:30–8:00 p.m.

📍 TGS Commons

Get into the Halloween spirit with G-ISA! Join us for an evening of pumpkin carving, creativity, and fun with fellow graduate students.

Chicago CampusWith TGS + CGSA

Halloween Happy Hour 🎃

📅 October 30, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 p.m.

📍 Streeter's Tavern

Celebrate Halloween with G-ISA, TGS, and CGSA at Streeter's Tavern! Come dressed up and join fellow graduate students for a Halloween evening in Chicago.

👻 Costume Competition
🏆 Prizes
🍹 One complimentary drink for registered attendees

Recent Events

A look at what G-ISA has hosted lately.

G-ISA welcome table with drinks and snacks on the Lakefill South Point lawn as students gather for the BBQ

September 26, 2026

G-ISA Welcome BBQ

Lakefill South Point, Evanston Campus

We kicked off the new academic year with our Welcome BBQ at the Lakefill! Students from across Northwestern came together to meet new friends, enjoy food, and connect with the international graduate student community.

🎉 71 RSVPs · 65 students joined us

G-ISA leadership at the resource fair table with the G-ISA banner, Welcome Wildcats materials, and Lucky Draw box

September 21, 2026

Student Groups Social

Potocsnak Atrium, Simpson Querrey (SQ), Chicago Campus

G-ISA met graduate students on the Chicago campus at the Student Groups Social. Together with the Evanston Resource Fair, our outreach welcomed 96 new members to our email list.

🎉 96 new members across both campuses

September 17, 2026

Evanston Resource Fair

Norris University Center, Evanston Campus

G-ISA welcomed new and returning international graduate students at the Evanston Resource Fair! Our Lucky Draw was a great way to meet students, introduce G-ISA, and grow our community.

🎉 96 new email members (Evanston + Chicago outreach combined)

July 31

Bagel Mingle

Willens Wing Atrium (B260), Tech, Evanston Campus

G-ISA welcomed graduate students for bagels, conversation, and an opportunity to connect with people across programs and campuses.

With NUPA (Northwestern University Postdoc Association)

June 27

Farmer's Market

1800 Maple Ave, Evanston, IL 60201

G-ISA hosted a table at the Evanston Farmer's Market with sandwhiches and coffee, welcoming graduate students to connect over fresh local fare.

Past Events

A club is only as real as its track record. Browse the archive by year:

2022

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor trip
Welcome event for new grad students
BBQ
Halloween pumpkin carving
Friendsgiving potluck
World Cup semi-final watch party
In-person Among Us night
Norris game room night
TGS Resource Fair
Easter egg hunt

2021

Halloween pumpkin carving
Grill and mafia evening

Earlier years

Dancing Without Borders (2016)
Food Without Borders (2015 to 2017)
Post-orientation mixer (2016)
Speed friending (2016)
Master's mixer (2015)

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