Graduate Students & Young Adults (GYA)

Welcome

GYA (Graduate students and Young Adults) is a group created for graduate students, postdocs, and young adults in the surrounding Evanston community who are in their 20s and 30s. GYA gathers regularly for a variety of events built around social, spiritual, educational, and service initiatives to help you stay connected.

Get Connected

We welcome you to sign up with Sheil via the button below to receive the weekly e-newsletter and other announcements about the community. Then, join GYA during the academic year on most Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. at Sheil Catholic Center, Evanston. Please see the list of our meetings and events below. We invite all graduate students and young adults to join us and newcomers are always welcome! Questions about GYA? Contact Tim Higgins, Campus Minister, here or call 847.328.4648.
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Schedule of Events

Sunday, September 13, 12:00 p.m. - GYA End-of-Summer Cookout

Tuesday, September 22, 5:30 p.m. - GYA Fall Kick-Off Bonfire - Meet at Sheil Catholic Center, Evanston and we'll walk together to Lighthouse Beach for an evening of s'mores and conversation!

Tuesday, September 29, 6:00 p.m. - GYA Gathering (Cocoa, Cookies, and Content)

Sunday, October 4, 2:30 p.m. - Service Opportunity (Margarita Inn Meal Prep)

Tuesday, October 6, 6:00 p.m. - Service Opportunity (Serving at Margarita Inn)

Tuesday, October 13, 6:00 p.m. - GYA Gathering (Rosary: Making Rosaries)

Tuesday, October 20, 6:00 p.m. - GYA Gathering (Rosary: History and Mystery)

Tuesday, October 27, 6:00 p.m. - GYA Gathering (Rosary: Praying)

Saturday, November 7, 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. - Service Opportunity (Food Pantry)

Tuesday, November 10, 6:00 p.m. - GYA Gathering (Puzzle Social)

Tuesday, November 17, 6:00 p.m. - GYA Gathering (Mini Retreat)

Tuesday, December 1, 6:00 p.m. - GYA Gathering (Christmas Party)

All events take place at Sheil Catholic Center, unless otherwise noted. To see a full list of upcoming events with the Sheil Catholic community at Northwestern, click here

Leadership Team

The GYA leadership team includes (pictured from left to right): Drew Meinecke (service chair), Michael Clark (chair of spiritual life), Pia Rodriguez (chair of small group study), Maddie Joseph (chair of social life), and Tim Higgins (campus minister). Not pictured: Katherine Ellis.