2024–25 Affiliated Student Groups
The Buffett Institute supports affiliated student organizations focused on international or global issues. Learn more about their missions and programs:
Global Engagement Summit
The Global Engagement Summit is a student-run social innovation conference that gathers young change makers from around the world to collaborate, discuss and further their social ventures.
International Studies Society
The International Studies Society seeks to serve Northwestern's undergraduates by providing students with opportunities to learn about, explore and engage in the professional world pertaining to the field of international studies.
Rotaract
The Rotaract Club of Northwestern University emphasizes a strong commitment to promoting world understanding and peace through the development of leadership among youth. Today, there are more than 7,500 Rotary International-supported Rotaract clubs with more than 175,000 members in 164 countries around the world. More than a community service club, Rotaract is part of a global effort to bring peace and international understanding to the world.
Northwestern University Community for Human Rights
Northwestern University Community for Human Rights (NUCHR) is a group of advocates for global human rights on Northwestern University’s campus. Through informed dialogue, weekly meetings, educational excursions, social events and year-round programming, it bridges connections between undergraduates and international discussions on current human rights issues. The group is oriented to assist students in grappling with complex histories and inequities in order to develop deep critical thinking abilities and to mobilize inspired action.
Northwestern's Ukrainian Club hosts events open to the broader university community that highlight Ukrainian art, music, dance and food. The club aims to bring awareness to injustices inflicted on Ukrainians during Russia's invasion through traditional and social media.