The John A. and Marcia E. Curry Student Center is the crossroads for community life at Northeastern University, serving all members of the University in a celebration of diversity and student life. The Student Center is more than a building, it is also an organization and a program. It contributes cultural, social and recreational programs and services that are integral parts of NU’s mission. The Student Center serves as a laboratory for citizenship, training students in social responsibility and leadership in a global society. It encourages self-directed activity and the free exchange of ideas. The Student Center provides and promotes maximum opportunity for self-realization and growth in individual social competency and group effectiveness. Its goal is the development of the whole person. As the “living room” of NU, the Student Center is a unifying force in campus life, cultivating enduring regard for and loyalty to NU.
–Adopted April 1991 by the Student Center Committee and the Curry Student Center staff
The Curry Student Center (CSC) is located in the heart of the NU campus, convenient to most academic and administrative facilities. The building is a comprehensive activity complex, offering a comfortable environment for both commuter and resident students, and services for the entire NU community.
The Curry Student Center opened in the fall of 1965 as the Carl S. Ell Student Center. In 1992-93, students voted in a referendum to renovate the 125,000-square-foot facility. The renovation was completed in 1994, providing many new services, facilities and exciting opportunities for programming and student involvement. In 1996, in honor of retiring President John A. Curry and his wife, the Student Center was dedicated and renamed the John A. and Marcia E. Curry Student Center.
As articulated in the Student Center’s mission statement, it serves as a facility and program for leadership, social and intellectual interaction. The staff within the Student Center, are dedicated to advising and assisting students in leadership training and successful student organization management.
Up-to-date information on the variety of programs and services available within the Student Center can be found on the web at curry.neu.edu.
One-Stop Suite
The One-Stop Suite, located at 434 CSC, is designed to be a resource for NU students interested in co-curricular opportunities. Focusing on student organization management and leadership development, staff members offer guidance for students and organizations throughout the year. Services and programs provide a central NU focus for the co-curricular needs and interests of more than 200 student organizations.
What we can offer you:
• event planning assistance and implementation
• contract processing
• organization development programs
• fundraising resources
• guidance in creating a new student organization
• Greek-letter organization assistance
• student media, publicity and marketing advice
• co-sponsorship opportunities
• performer and facility contacts and references
• historical information about student organizations
• leadership training, education and resources
• assistance with group budgets and purchases
• meeting space reservations
• a great work study experience
The One-Stop Suite includes:
Campus Life Scheduling & Event Planning
(617) 373-2632
cscreservations@neu.edu
www.nuevents.neu.edu for room availability
Ask this staff for help with scheduling an event in the Student Center and other locations on campus.
- This area coordinates all requests and reservations for on-campus space by student organizations. Requests and reservations can be made here for the Student Center, Kerr Hall, 450 Dodge, outdoor quads, the Fenway Center (formerly St. Ann’s), and various other campus locations.
- We also book Blackman Auditorium, which is reserved through a "Call for Programs" process that happens each semester. See Chapter 5, “Facilities and Services.”
Greek Life: Fraternities and Sororities
(617) 373-2642
greekcouncil@neu.edu
www.greeklife.neu.edu
NU recognizes nine fraternities and nine sororities, as overseen by the Greek advisor. See Chapter 8, “Greek Life.”
Leadership Education Growth Opportunities (LEGO)
(617) 373-2642
www.lego.neu.edu
There are many opportunities to strengthen your leadership skills through our leadership program, LEGO, which is coordinated by Student Leadership & Engagement. LEGO offers:
- training for leaders at all skill levels: Emerging, Enlightened, Engaged and Experienced Leader seminars
- Developing Leader conferences for women’s leadership development, spirituality and community service
- workshops focus on areas such as group development, communication, diversity, service, ethics, and health and wellness
- Leadership Scholars
- Summer Student Leader Retreat
Student Activities
(617) 373-2642
www.curry.neu.edu
Making a program happen at NU requires planning and preparation. Our program advisors are trained to help your organization plan events both on and off campus. This area:
• oversees the recognition and registration process for more than 200 student organizations.
• provides guidance and training to student organization officers--See “Organization recognition,” page 10, for related information.
• processes more than 500 contracts annually on behalf of student organizations
• sponsors networking and recognition events for advisors and others who assist our student organizations
• assigns each group a program advisor to help plan events such as lectures, bands, talent shows and trips to off-campus destinations. See Chapter 5, “Event Planning.”
• coordinates and sponsors a variety of events and programs, including Homecoming, SpringFest, Night at the Student Center, activities fairs, Summester, and other entertaining and educational programs.
Student Activities Business Office (SABO)
(617) 373-4329
SABO@neu.edu
www.SABO.neu.edu
SABO provides:
• fiscal support for all recognized student organizations
• banking services and management tips for student organization accounts
• distribution of the student, resident and graduate student activity fees
• audit services for all accounts.
Student Media
(617) 373-4379
numedia@neu.edu
www.curry.neu.edu/media
The Student Media Board recognizes nine media groups. The media advisor assists students in producing print and broadcast media, as well as starting new mediums, and can discuss student media complaints. See page 56 for media info.
