In addition to the 2 max. recommended visits to the Care Closet @ NKU per year, students are welcome to attend all programs and events throughout the year and pick out additional clothing items.
We hope to see you there!
Jammy Jam Game Night
Jan 21st: Tabling from 12-1pm in the SU
o Pajamas available to browse
January 22nd: Tabling from 5-7pm in Norse Commons
o Pajamas available to browse
January 23rd: Jammy Jam Movie Night Event in SU 102
o Swing by and snag some cozy jammies from the Care Closet, then head on in for RHA's game night social. Best PJ party ever!
o Pajamas available from 4-6pm outside room | Games from 5-7pm
Norse Mart
In collaboration with FUEL NKU, join the Care Closet @ NKU for the first Norse Mart pop-up, where sustainable style meets fresh produce! Come grab some groceries and new clothing items –we have everything you need in one convenient pop-up! We will be on the SU 2nd floor from 10am-3pm!
Groovy Splash Bag Bash
Add a pop of color to your shopping routine by creating a rad, reusable bag with some tie-dye magic with the Care Closet! These reusable bags can be used on your next shopping trip! Join us outside the 1st floor of the University Center under the bridge from 1:30-4pm (or until supplies are gone!)
TRANSform Your Style
In collaboration with TGI (The Gender Initiative) and SAFE (Staff, Administrators, and Faculty for Equity), the Care Closet @ NKU is offering a fantastic opportunity for trans and queer students to explore diverse fashion choices while promoting sustainability. Bring your gently used clothing items, swap them for something new, and express your unique identity. We will also have options available to browse. Not only will you refresh your wardrobe, but you'll also connect with a supportive community that celebrates individuality and inclusivity. Join us for a Friday of fashion, fun, and friendship on March 21st from 4-6pm in UC 135!
Retro Refresh
Breathe new life into a beloved classic! Give your clothing a second chance to shine and help save the planet while you're at it. Upcycle your way to unique, eco-friendly style. Care Closet @ NKU is partnering with SOTA to help you learn new ways to upcycle - bring items from your own wardrobe or find new styles in the Care Closet @ NKU! Meet us in UC 135 on April 23rd from 1:30-4pm to celebrate Earth Day!
UCAP & Gown Program
In collaboration with UCAP and the Office of Special Events, the Care Closet @ NKU is now overseeing the UCAP and Gown program. Starting February 24th, spring 2025 graduates are invited to register to borrow a graduation gown by clicking here. Registered students will be added to a UCAP campaign to meet with a member of the UCAP team to sign their contract and discuss financial literacy, plans after graduation, and alumni perks!
Gowns will be available for pick-up in the Care Closet @ NKU (UC 142) starting May 5th and will be due back to the UCAP office (UC 120) before May 16th. If a student cannot return their gown to UCAP during operating hours (M-F 8:30-4:30pm), students can take their gowns to the front desk in the Rec Center for after hours drop-off starting May 12th until May 16th at noon.
#NorseUp for NKU Spirit Wear
In August, over 200 students attended the new student Victor Fest pop-up event and went home with over 500 vintage, new, and lightly used NKU spirit wear items donated by the NKU campus community! We were out of supplies before we were even halfway through the event!
Dress to Impress
In September, this event helped over 60 students by providing two curated professional outfits to wear for career fairs, interviews, and in their future career! Femme clothing was donated by Dress for Success Cincinnati and masc/non-binary clothing came from the Care Closet @ NKU and Brighton Center. Career Services offered resume and career search support.
UNV 101 Pop-Up for Major-Minor Fair
In October, all UNV 101 classes, in preparation for the annual Major-Minor Fair, visited the Care Closet @ NKU to find the right outfit to make the best impression on the faculty & staff within their chosen program!
Friendsgiving Pop-Up
In November, at this year's annual Friendsgiving event, we saw over 100 students and provided over 300 items of winter clothing. Additionally, the Newport Care Closet attended the event and provided every student with candles and lotion from Bath and Body Works!
Sweata Weatha Pop-Up
In December, we collected study sweaters, ugly sweaters, holiday sweaters, napping sweaters, play in the snow sweaters, and cute date night sweaters. Whatever our students needed them for, we had it, with the help of our sponsor, Newport CARE Closet! Over 80 students attended this annual event and took home a total of over 325 sweaters!
In the Fall 2024 semester, over 500 students attended programming with the Care Closet @ NKU and they took home over 1800 items of FREE clothing! If items were marked at thrift store prices, we would have saved students over $15,000 in collective clothing costs. These numbers don't even include traditional daily visitors to the Care Closet @ NKU!
