Meetings & Events

Upcoming Events:

All community members are welcome.

Unidos Coffee Break

Wednesday, October 1st | 12 PM -12:45 PM

Colectivo Coffee Evanston (716 Church St, Evanston, IL 60201)

Hope you can join us for an informal, mid-day coffee break and get to know your UNIDOS community. We will meet at Colectivo Coffee Evanston on Wednesday, October 1st at 12pm. BYOC (Buy Your Own Coffee). All Northwestern staff are welcome.

Look for Natalie! She’ll be wearing a purple Northwestern t-shirt. If it’s nice out, we can find a spot outside.

Unidos Potluck Brunch

Thursday, October 9th | 9-11 AM

1800 Sherman (7-600 Shared Conference Room)

Evanston, IL, 60201

Join us for a delicious brunch and good conversation with current friends and new ones. It’s a chance to relax and share your favorite meal!

All community members are welcome. Please RSVP by October 1 at unidos@northwestern.edu

Crafting Workshop

Tuesday, October 15th | 12–1 PM

1710 Lakeshore Dr., Abbott Hall 13th Floor Conference Room

Chicago Campus

Bring your unfinished craft projects to work on or come to learn some new techniques for Jewelry Marking or Cross-Stitch! This event is free and all are welcome! Please bring your own lunch.

For more information or to RSVP, email: rachel.rodriguez@northwestern.edu

Past Events:

Virtual Lotería – UNIDOS Community Building Event

Join UNIDOS as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a fun game of lotería, a classic household favorite!

Wednesday, September 24th | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CT
Virtual – Via Zoom

All community members are welcome to attend!

Board Game Lunch Hour

Tuesday, August 14
12 – 1 pm
Abbott Hall, 13th Floor, Chicago Campus

Do you like board games? Come spend your lunch hour with us. Bring your food and any co-workers who like board games. All Northwestern University staff are welcome!

Abbott Hall is 710 N. Lake Shore Drive. When you get off the elevator on the 13th floor, you’ll probably hear us in the main conference room.

Hope to see you there! For more information, email Regina Rodriguez-Martin.

Game Outing

White Sox vs. Guardians

Thursday, July 10

6:40 PM

Guaranteed Rate Field

333 W. 35th Street, Chicago

Unidos presents our Second Annual White Sox Game Outing! Please join us for a fun evening at Guaranteed Rate Field to see the White Sox take on the Cleveland Guardians. All Northwestern University staff are welcome.

The first 20 respondents will be accommodated. Please register.

Coffee & Connection

Tuesday, May 6
9:30 – 10:30 am
Parkes Hall in Evanston

Tuesday, May 13
9:30 – 10:30 am
Lurie Ryan Family Atrium
303 E. Superior in Chicago

Unidos partners with HR’s Coffee and Connection series: events that give staff and faculty a chance to talk with colleagues, make new friends, and enjoy free coffee and tea.

Stop by the Unidos table for goodies and just to say hi. HR provides hot beverages, snacks, and games. Register here.

The Art of Transition

Coloring, Leadership & Emotional Intelligence

Thursday, May 15

12 – 1:30 pm

2-287 Armadillo Room in Norris Center – Evanston campus

RSVP required

Unidos is partnering with the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance to host a reflective therapeutic coloring session designed to encourage mindfulness, creativity, and self-expression.

This event is welcome to all. RSVP required.

Book & Film Club

Friday, May 16

11 am – 12 pm

Join via Zoom

We explore the theme of relationships. Our discussion will center on appreciation for our loved ones (be they family, friends, or romantic partners) and how important the manner in which you express your love is.

We invite you to watch this video and read this short book. We’ll discuss both of them, but feel free to come even if you haven’t read the book.

Why Latino Dads Don’t Say “I Love You” (5 min, 33 seconds)
The Five Love Languages By Gary Chapman (can also be found on Spotify or Libby)

Journey to Well-being: EAP Insights and Self-Care Reflection

Friday, April 18

11 am – 12pm

Via Zoom

What is an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)? What kind of services are available? Wait, household members, including roommates, can access the services too? And they’re free and confidential?

Everyone in the NU community is invited to join us as our NU EAP SupportLinc account manager, Jamee Johnson, gives insight about the program. There is a wealth of EAP resources available. Don’t let them go unused.

Bonus: Meet Evelyn Cordero, HR Well-being Specialist and EAP point of contact, who will facilitate a reflective self-care activity.

Joining late or logging off early is fine. The EAP overview will be held during the first half of the session, followed by the facilitated self-care activity.

Unidos Brunch

Thursday, March 20

9-11 am

1800 Sherman (7-600 Shared Conference Room)

Evanston, IL, 60201

Join us for a delicious breakfast and good conversation with current friends and new ones. It’s a chance to relax and find common ground.

All community members are welcome. Please RSVP by March 18.

Unidos Book Club

Friday, February 21

10 am

Via Zoom

Unidos is starting a book club! Please join us to discuss Solito by Javier Zamora. Zamora tells the story of coming to the U.S. from El Salvador when he was nine years old, traveling without his parents. It’s an incredible story.

Make A Virtual Vision Board for 2025

Friday, January 17, 2025

10 am

Via Zoom

Let’s take some time to focus on ourselves. A vision board is a collage of images and/or quotes that represent your goals and dreams. They’re often physical, but we’re going to to it virtually!

Join us to create your own board, showing what you want in your life. Then keep it where you can see it to keep you inspired all year long.

Holiday Toy Drive: Partnering with Family Focus

Unidos is excited to partner with Family Focus to host a holiday toy drive, and we need your help to make the season brighter for children in our community! We’re looking for volunteers to provide gifts that children and their families will truly appreciate.

How You Can Contribute:

1. Sign Up Here by Friday, November 22nd to receive a family’s holiday wish list.

2. Shop for Gifts based off the wish list you receive from Unidos.

3. Drop off your gifts at the OIDI office by Tuesday, December 10th. Their office will be open Monday – Thursday from 9-4pm till 12/10.

Unidos will then deliver all gifts to Family Focus, where they will be wrapped and given to families in need. For more details or if you have any questions, please reach out to us at unidos@northwestern.edu. Thank you for helping make this holiday season special for those in need!

Windows and Mirrors

ASAG and Unidos are excited to invite you to the final session of our Windows and Mirrors series.

November 20

1 -2 p.m.

Norris Arch Room, 2-264

Evanston campus

Starting with the belief that we build community by sharing our experiences and empathizing with others, our purpose is threefold:

To strengthen our sense of community within each affinity group
To gain understanding of our commonalities and differences
To build a community of allies.

Members of the hosting groups sit in a circle and have a thought-provoking discussion regarding their identities. Attendees sit in an outer circle to listen and witness (they can submit written questions). Past participants and attendees have found the experience affirming and informative.

All are welcome. Please register by emailing unidos@northwestern.edu.

Monthly Meet & Greet

Each month we meet online to take a break, get to know each other, and maybe give each other some support at Northwestern. We also make plans for future Unidos activities. Email us at unidos@northwestern.edu and we’ll send you the invitation.

Add Your Energy to Our Board

Unidos took a break during the pandemic, but we’re coming back strong. To help grow and steer it, join our Board of Directors. We welcome your ideas and passion during this important time as we make goals and plan activities. Email us at unidos@northwestern.edu for more information.

Other Community Events We Hear About

Little Village Art Walk

The Little Village Arts Fest is an annual collaboration between local artists, organizations, businesses, and volunteers. There is a weekend art walk composed of pop-up galleries that celebrate the talent and culture of the community. This year’s event will be held November 2nd and 3rd, you can find more information HERE.