Alabama native Josh McKenzie knew no one in the Chicago area when he arrived at Northwestern in July 2010 to take on the position of Assistant Director of Leadership Development. “I was so nervous stepping into this very first role because it was a place I’d never been to,” McKenzie said. “It was a role.
Communication sophomore Jillian Olson had “known for a bit” that she needed a therapist. But it wasn’t until after TimelyCare’s launch at Northwestern that she sought the help she needed. Olson began using TimelyCare, a virtual platform for 24/7 mental health support, in August. She has continued to use its therapy services ever since and.
At this year’s New Student Convocation, I listened as University President Michael Schill ushered in a new academic year. As dean of students, I was excited to welcome you, our extraordinary student body, to a fully in-person campus experience. Toward the end of the president’s address, I was confused when I heard students begin to.
Northwestern has partnered with Rave Mobile Safety to launch NUGuardian, a free safety app that turns smartphones into personal safety devices. The app features a virtual safety timer and allows students to designate existing contacts as “Guardians” who can access details about where the student is walking and how long they are expected to take,.