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Public Events
November/December
2020
Subscribe to this publication by emailing Shayla Butler at
shayla.butler@northwestern.edu
Table of Contents Neighborhood and Community Relations
1800 Sherman Avenue, Suite 7-100
Evanston, IL 60208
Overview www.northwestern.edu/communityrelations
Fall Event Highlights ............................................................................................3
Dave Davis
Executive Director
Northwestern Events dave.davis@northwestern.edu
Art 847-467-5762
Theater ...........................................................................................................6
Art Discussions .............................................................................................. 7
Living To receive this publication electronically
Leisure and Social ......................................................................................... 8 every month, please email Shayla Butler at
Community Discussions shayla.butler@northwestern.edu
Around Campus
Northwestern Music Academy
Other Courses
Business Workshops .................................................................................... 10 Cover image
Autumn colors at University Hall.
Sports, Health, and Wellness
Recreation .................................................................................................... 11
Religious Services................................................................................................ 13
Speaking Events
One Book, One Northwestern: Bryan Stevenson- Just Mercy ................ …14
Speakers and Presentations ........................................................................ 16
Evanston Campus Map and Parking Information
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interactive engagement between senior adults and
Fall Event Highlights young adults will be fun, non-intimidating, and
November-December 2019 something you’ll be talking about for years to
come. Come and share your story or listen to the
stories of others. RSVP is required. Co-sponsored
NOVEMBER by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, The
Northwestern Theatre Department, and Nine
Lives, a storytelling podcast for the NU
NU China Care Playgroup/Mentorship Events community.
When: 11/14 & 11/21; Time TBD
Where: Online
Contact: Grace Liu, graceliu2023@u.northwestern.edu
China Care is an independent, student-run Northwestern service club dedicated to Call and Response, a Multi-Disciplinary Evening of Original Work
supporting and contributing to the lives of Chinese children in the Chicagoland When: Friday-Friday, 11/20-11/27, All Day
area. However, all families interested in learning about Chinese culture are Where: Online
encouraged to partake in the events. China Care club members host playgroup Cost: Fall Quarter 2020 Bundle
events that consist of a variety of cultural activities (cooking lessons, arts-and- • General Public—$30.00
crafts, games) and educational lessons based on different aspects of Chinese • Full-Time non-NU Student--$15.00
culture, ranging from Chinese history to Asian foods. China Care families are also • Full-Time NU Student—Free
encouraged to apply for a college mentor for their child through the NU China Care Run Time: 90 minutes
Mentorship Program. Please visit the China Care website to learn more about the Contact: Wirtz Center, 847-491-7282, wirtz@northwestern.edu
Artists gotta art. And making art does not stop in the darkest of times because of a
organization or email Grace to sign up for the China Care listserv—where you will
pandemic or protests. It shines on. Artists respond, reflect and reckon with this
receive regular newsletter updates of upcoming events.
extraordinary moment in history. Join us for Call and Response, a virtual, multi-
disciplinary evening of original work created and shared by some of the most
talented artists throughout the Northwestern Community.
Annual Intergenerational Storytelling Event Evanston Loves Movie Night Featuring “The Avengers”
When: Thursday, 11/19, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM When: Friday, 11/27, 6:00 – 10:00 PM
Where: Online (Free) Cost: $30
Contact: Nancy Cunniff, 847-467-2294, Where: 2201 Autobarn Place, Evanston IL, 60202
onebook@northwestern.edu Contact: Downtown Evanston, Eventbrite
The shortest path between two people is a story. At this unique and fun event, you Autobarn Evanston, Northwestern, The Davis Theater are hosting a family-
may simply be a listener, or you may offer a story of your own. This year’s stories friendly drive-in movie and dinner event to benefit The Rotary Club of
are based on the themes of justice, mercy, fairness, and equity, all of which are Evanston and the Rotary Club of Evanston Lighthouse.
covered in Bryan Stevenson’s inspiring memoir, “Just Mercy.” This special
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Proceeds of this event will benefit the Rotary Clubs of Evanston to A Taste of OLLI – Information Session Webinar
distribute to local nonprofits that have not been able to fundraise through When: Thur, 12/3, 10:00 – 11: 30 AM (Free)
events and campaigns due to the pandemic. Where: Online
Each $30 ticket is good for one vehicle with up to 6 people. There is an Contact: Lisa D’Angelo, olli@northwestern.edu
option to add-on delicious meal options from a sponsoring restaurant that Join us for this Information Session webinar to learn about Northwestern's Osher
will be available for you when you arrive at Autobarn Evanston. Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). This webinar is an opportunity for non-
members to learn more about OLLI's structure, study groups, and events. If you're
November/December interested in joining our vibrant community of lifelong learners, sign up for this
Information Session today!
Mercy in the Museum: Online Collection Tours
When: Friday, 11/20, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Friday, 12/11, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Where: Online (Free)
Contact: Block Museum of Art, 847-491-4000, block-
museum@northwestern.edu
Join the Block Museum for a series of shared conversations about artworks from the
collection that explore ideas of justice, race, and equity. These online, discussion-
based lunchtime tours are led by Block staff and inspired by Just Mercy. This series
is presented in conjunction with The Block’s 40th anniversary, a year-long
celebration of the Museum’s collection as a tool to help us reflect upon, question,
and reimagine the past. RSVP and see artwork selection
at https://bit.ly/BlockJustMercy
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Theater
AntigoneNOW
When: Friday-Sunday, 11/12-11/19, All Day
Where: Online
Cost: Fall Quarter 2020 Bundle
• General Public—$30.00
• Full-Time non-NU Student--$15.00
• Full-Time NU Student—Free
Run Time: 20 minutes, talkback planned
Contact: Wirtz Center, 847-491-7282, wirtz@northwestern.edu
In the midst of a bombed-out city still feeling the aftershocks of war, the rebellious
and intense Antigone defies her uncle to bury her disgraced brother. This
contemporary response to the myth of Antigone brings powerful, modern prose to
an ancient and universal story. This short screening is made possible by
Northwestern Faculty member Roger Ellis who choreographed the piece. The film
will be streamed online with a talkback included.
Call and Response, a Multi-Disciplinary Evening of Original Work
When: Friday-Friday, 11/20-11/27, All Day
Where: Online
Cost: Fall Quarter 2020 Bundle
• General Public—$30.00
• Full-Time non-NU Student--$15.00
• Full-Time NU Student—Free
Run Time: 90 minutes
Contact: Wirtz Center, 847-491-7282, wirtz@northwestern.edu
Artists gotta art. And making art does not stop in the darkest of times because of a
pandemic or protests. It shines on. Artists respond, reflect and reckon with this
extraordinary moment in history. Join us for Call and Response, a virtual, multi-
disciplinary evening of original work created and shared by some of the most
talented artists throughout the Northwestern Community.
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Art Discussions
Indigenous Interventions: Reshaping Archive and Museums
When: Friday, 11/13, All Day
Where: Online (Free)
Contact: Jennifer Michals, 847-491-4133,
Jennifer.michals@northwestern.edu
November 13, Indigenous Interventions: Reshaping Archives and Museums: all day
symposium hosted by CNAIR, the Field Museum, and the Newberry, with talks by
Indigenous artists and scholars.
Annual Intergenerational Storytelling Event
When: Thursday, 11/19, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Where: Online (Free)
Contact: Nancy Cunniff, 847-467-2294, onebook@northwestern.edu
The shortest path between two people is a story. At this unique and fun event, you
may simply be a listener, or you may offer a story of
your own. This year’s stories are based on the themes
of justice, mercy, fairness, and equity, all of which are
covered in Bryan Stevenson’s inspiring memoir, “Just
Mercy.” This special interactive engagement between
senior adults and young adults will be fun, non-
intimidating, and something you’ll be talking about
for years to come. Come and share your story or listen
to the stories of others. RSVP is required. Co-
sponsored by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute,
The Northwestern Theatre Department, and Nine
Lives, a storytelling podcast for the NU community.
Mercy in the Museum: Online Collection Tours
When: Friday, 11/20, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Friday, 12/11, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
Where: Online (Free)
Contact: Block Museum of Art, 847-491-4000, block-
museum@northwestern.edu
Join the Block Museum for a series of shared conversations about artworks from the
collection that explore ideas of justice, race, and equity. These online, discussion-
based lunchtime tours are led by Block staff and inspired by Just Mercy. This series
is presented in conjunction with The Block’s 40th anniversary, a year-long
celebration of the Museum’s collection as a tool to help us reflect upon, question,
and reimagine the past.
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kosher, and halal dietary needs. Appointments for use of the pantry are required.
Leisure and Social For questions, to schedule an individual appointment, or to suggest produce to meet
your dietary restriction, please email purplepantry@northwestern.edu.
Discussions
NU China Care Playgroup/Mentorship Events
A Taste of OLLI – Information Session Webinar When: 11/14 & 11/21; Time TBD
When: Thur, 12/3, 10:00 – 11: 30 AM (Free) Where: Online
Where: Online Contact: Grace Liu, graceliu2023@u.northwestern.edu
Contact: Lisa D’Angelo, olli@northwestern.edu China Care is an independent, student-run Northwestern service club dedicated to
Join us for this Information Session webinar to learn about Northwestern's Osher supporting and contributing to the lives of Chinese children in the Chicagoland
Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). This webinar is an opportunity for non- area. However, all families interested in learning about Chinese culture are
members to learn more about OLLI's structure, study groups, and events. If you're encouraged to partake in the events. China Care club members host playgroups
interested in joining our vibrant community of lifelong learners, sign up for this events that consist of a variety of cultural activities (cooking lessons, arts-and-
Information Session today! crafts, games) and educational lessons based on different aspects of Chinese
culture, ranging from Chinese history to Asian foods. China Care families are also
Around Campus encouraged to apply for a college mentor for their child through the NU China Care
Mentorship Program. Please visit the China Care website to learn more about the
Community Council for International Students (CCIS) organization or email Grace to sign up for the China Care listserv—where you will
Where: The International Office, 630 Dartmouth Place, Evanston receive regular newsletter updates of upcoming events.
Contact:Norman Axelrad, normaxe29@gmail.com, 847-673-6727
Sylvia Alvino, sylalvino@yahoo.com, 847-328-7516
CCIS is continuously looking for local volunteers who may be alums, neighbors,
retired, or merely interested in meeting young people from other countries. CCIS
has a series of personalized informal cultural immersion programs provided by
local volunteers who meet with Northwestern University international graduate
students, visiting scholars, post-doctoral fellows, and their families. We are also
looking for a few good volunteers with business experience in areas including
marketing, writing, photography, public relations, planning, and technology to
support our ongoing activities. Apply at https://tinyurl.com/ccisvolunteer
The Alumnae of Northwestern University
The Alumnae offers intellectually stimulating, noncredit courses to the public at a
modest cost. Each year more than 3,000 people enroll in these courses, taught
virtually during COVID-19 by renowned University faculty. Evanston Loves Movie Night Featuring “The Avengers”
For more information about upcoming courses, visit The Alumnae website When: Friday, 11/27, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
www.nualumnae.org. Where: 2201 Autobarn Place, Evanston IL, 60202
Cost: $30
Purple Pantry Contact: Downtown Evanston, Eventbrite
When: Thursdays, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Autobarn Evanston, Northwestern, The Davis Theater are hosting a family-
October 8th – November 19th friendly drive-in movie and dinner event to benefit The Rotary Club of Evanston
Where: Sheil Catholic Center, 2110 Sheridan Rd., Evanston and the Rotary Club of Evanston Lighthouse.
Students experiencing difficulty accessing food can drop by the Purple Pantry, the Proceeds of this event will benefit the Rotary Clubs of Evanston to
on-campus food pantry. Have class or work during that time? Individual distribute to local nonprofits that have not been able to fundraise through
appointments can also be arranged. The Purple Pantry is intended to be as barrier- events and campaigns due to the pandemic.
free as possible, so it accommodates individuals with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free,
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Each $30 ticket is good for one vehicle with up to 6 people. There is an The Music Academy Piano Division offers pre-piano class, which serves as an
option to add-on delicious meal options from a sponsoring restaurant that introduction to more formal piano instruction: keyboard instruction in two tracks
will be available for you when you arrive at Autobarn Evanston. for students ages 6 to 18, and instruction for adults. Pre-piano serves as an
introduction to more formal piano instruction. Keyboard instruction for children
begins with pre-staff music and expands to landmark-based intervallic reading.
Northwestern Music Academy After the first year of study, most children participate in the Illinois State Music
Learn more online Teacher's Association curriculum assessment, where they demonstrate skills and
receive certificates and pins for participation.
Strings
The String Division offers private lessons in violin, viola, and cello, with goals of both
providing musical instruction and instilling a love of music and of learning music.
The division believes that all children can learn to their potential when placed in an
environment that includes clear instruction, an involved parent, and regular
opportunities to listen to and perform.
Voice (Adults)
The Music Academy has canceled chorus rehearsals and voice classes for fall quarter
and will reassess for winter 2021.
For more than 70 years, Northwestern University’s Music Academy in Evanston has
provided music instruction to children and adult students from surrounding
communities and the greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana area.
Most Academy instructors also teach in the Henry and Leigh Bienen School of Music
and hold masters and doctoral degrees in music teaching and performance. The
Academy often serves as a teaching laboratory for college students enrolled in
pedagogy courses and is a member of the National Guild of Community Schools of
the Arts.
Kindermusik (newborn to age 7)
Where: Online
Dates: Term starts Sept. 19 and ends Jan. 16
Cost: $300-355 (15-week class and home materials)
This 45-minute class is a lovely way for young children and parents to interact.
Multi-level activities that are appropriate for each stage of a child’s development give
lap babies, crawlers, and walkers a chance to explore music, touch, sound, and
movement. Home materials including a CD, a book related to the theme of the unit,
and an instrument provide additional ideas for sharing the class experience at home.
Other Courses
(offered virtually Fall Quarter)
Piano and Organ
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Business Workshops Chicagoland, and develops a network that links business schools, market access
organizations, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) and Chase
small business banking.
Northwestern University Workshop for Small Business Leaders The program facilitates growth of businesses and is especially focused on the South
and West sides of Chicago. Equally important, participants build community with
Northwestern University is committed to strengthening businesses and
Ascend partners and their cohort of entrepreneurs.
impacting the community by fostering job opportunities and contributing to a
vibrant local economy. We aspire to impact the Evanston, Chicago, women,
and minority owned business ecosystem through this workshop which will Develop and Innovate for Social Change (DISC) Partnership
provide education on doing business with Northwestern University, and When: Winter/Spring Quarter
sessions on legal and business issues that owners are facing today. Contact: Mason Lin, 858-357-6359, masonlin2022@u.northwestern.edu
DISC is a Northwestern student club that aims to employ technology as a means of
making tangible progress for social good in the community. DISC is currently
Introduction to doing Business with Northwestern University recognized as a club under McCormick and operates under our national
When: Fri, 11/13, 9:00 – 9: 45 AM organization CS+Social Good which brings together similar tech clubs for social
Where: Online (Free) change at universities across the country.
Contact: Michele Rogers, 312-618-5000 Every year, DISC operates 2 quarter long projects during winter and spring. Last
This session will touch on a variety of ways companies can partner with the year DISC partnered with The Evanston Development Cooperative, Community
University. Everything from Evanston and Chicago based events, recruitment, Currency, and the Levy Senior Center working on projects to enhance the
sponsorships, scholarships, internships, and how to put your company in the best platforms and technologies of these social impact-oriented organizations. If you
position to possibly do business with Northwestern have any interest getting involved as a project client, please contact Mason Lin over
email.
Marketing Strategy Essentials for Small & Medium Businesses
When: Fri, 11/13, 10:00 – 11: 30 AM
Where: Online (Free)
Contact: Michele Rogers, 312-618-5000
In this session, we will discuss the most important elements of marketing strategy
for SMBs. Our goal is to give you the practical tools you need to make your
business the preferred choice for a profitable group of customers. To that end, we
will be learning and practicing concepts around identifying and prioritizing
customer groups. And then we’ll use a tool to identify the most important benefits
of your business to communicate. What should you say on Facebook (or your
website or your emails…) and who should you say it to? We’ll find out.
Kellogg Ascend Business Growth Program
When: Sun, 11/15, 2:00 – 4: 45 PM
Mon—Thu, 11/16-11/19, 8:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Mon—Thu, 11/30-12/1, 8:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Where: Online ($150)
Contact: Michele Rogers, 312-618-5000
Kellogg School of Management partners with JPMorgan Chase to offer Kellogg
ASCEND Business Growth VI, a live virtual (online) management education
program.
This partnership aligns management education, market access and capital access to
grow businesses and jobs in low and moderate income (LMI) communities in
10Membership
Recreation
Community members, Northwestern employees, and university alumni are invited
Northwestern Recreation offers opportunities to discover and maintain a healthy to join. There is a one-time registration fee per household of $100.
lifestyle to members of our community through a diverse array of recreational
activities. A full list of activities can be found online at www.nurecreation.com. For Type Annual Monthly Day passes Day passes after 3 pm
general questions, call 847-491-4303. before 3 pm and weekends
Individual $500 $52 $12 $18
Facilities Spouse $500 $52 $12 $18
Child (each) $260 $32 $9 $16
Membership to Northwestern Recreation offers access to a well-equipped facility $0 (under 6) $0 (under 6)
with knowledgeable staff to assist you.
Rates for Northwestern faculty, staff, and their families:
In addition to the highlighted offerings in this guide, the 95,000 square foot Henry Type Annual Monthly Day passes Day passes after 3 pm
Crown Sports Pavilion, Norris Aquatics Center, and Combe Tennis Center have before 3 pm and weekends
space and amenities for all types of exercise, including: space to play team sports like Employee $400 $44 $9 $16
basketball courts, group exercise, cardiovascular equipment, strength and weight- Employee $400 $44 $9 $16
training equipment, an Olympic-sized pool, and a wellness suite for fitness spouse
assessments and massage. Employee $260 $32 $9 $16
child $0 (under 6) $0 (under 6)
On top of the benefits from membership to Northwestern Recreation, there are even
more ways to be healthy. Additional fees apply for personal training, private courses, Join Northwestern Recreation online at www.nurecreation.com/membership, by
massage, and the pro shop. calling the membership office at 847-491-4303, or in person. Children 15 years old
and under must be accompanied by a parent, and the child rate only applies if the
Location and Hours* parent is also a member. Complimentary trial memberships for one week are
available upon request. Payment is accepted by cash, check, or credit card.
The Henry Crown Sports Pavilion, which links to other facilities in Northwestern
Recreation, is at 2311 Campus Drive, Evanston. Ample parking is available at the Complimentary Pass
North Campus Parking Garage.
We are delighted to offer the opportunity to request a complimentary pass. The
Hours for Henry Crown Sports Pavilion (hours during academic breaks differ, and trial membership pass provides access to recreation facilities, including the Norris
hours for the pool and other areas vary): Aquatics Center, and programs, including Group Exercise classes. Beach access is
Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM also provided (May – September, weather permitting). This offer is open to first
Saturday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM time users. Visit nurecreation.com/freetrial for free trial pass guidelines.
Sunday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Open Recreational Tennis
* Due to COVID-19, access available to faculty and staff members and
students welcomed back to campus only. • Indoor Courts – Not available at this time.
• Outdoor Courts – Fifteen outdoor courts are available at the Vandy Christie
Tennis Center.
• Daily Court Reservations – Not available at this time.
• Permanent Court Time Reservations – Not available at this time.
11Swimming 5:30 – 6:00 PM ZUMBA Zoom | Symphony
6:30 – 7:00 PM Pilates Zoom | Deanna
Contact: Ed Martig, e-martig@northwestern.edu Wednesday Classes
12:30 – 1:00 AM BODYPUMP™ Zoom | Bev
The Norris Aquatics Center is only open to staff and faculty members and 5:30 – 6:00 PM Latin Dance Zoom | Ami
Northwestern Students welcomed back to campus. Due to COVID-19, fall swim 6:30 – 7:00 PM Barre Zoom | Julie S.
lessons are canceled. Thursday Classes
7:00 – 7:30 AM Energizing Yoga Zoom | Chelsea
Special Offers
12:30 – 1:00 PM Cycle Express* Basketball Court #3 | Beth
5:30 – 6:00 PM WERQ Zoom | Spencer
White Light Therapy
Friday Classes
White Light Therapy has returned to the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion Wellness
Suite. This service is free for Northwestern students, Henry Crown Sports Pavilion 12:30 – 1:00 PM HIIT Zoom | Cerina
members, and massage clients. To make an appointment or for more information, 5:30 – 6:00 PM Mindful Yoga Zoom | Katherine
call 847-467-2607 or visit the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion Wellness Suite.
Click here for more information. * Virtual recurrent classes offered until October 30th
Massage Services
Massage Therapy is one of the most effective ways to combat stress and enhance
wellness. Our massage therapists will work with you to customize your experience
and cater to your individual needs. Effective massage therapy techniques, such as
Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports, Hot Stone, Aromatherapy, and Reflexology, are
available to students, members, and non-members. Click here for more details
about our three holiday massage special offers!
- COVID Precautions: All of our staff are fully aware of the current
requirements. They are undertaking extreme health and safety procedures
to ensure the highest possible hygiene standards are maintained
throughout every aspect of our operation.
Group Exercise Classes
(Fall Quarter Schedule, 9/21 – 11/27)
Membership offers access to a variety of group exercise classes for free. Cardio,
cycling, strength, yoga, and Pilates are online, while aqua fitness is at the Norris
Aquatics Center. All virtual classes will be held via Zoom. Registration is required
Time Class Location | Instructor
Monday Classes
8:30 – 9:00 AM ZUMBA Gold Zoom | Sue
12:30 – 1:00 PM HIIT Zoom | Laura
5:30 – 6:00 PM Ashtanga Yoga Zoom | Julie R.
6:30 – 7:00 PM Barre Zoom | Jenna
Tuesday Classes
7:00 – 7:30 AM Sunrise Yoga Zoom | Donna
12:30 – 1:00 PM Cycle Express* Basketball Court #3 | Beth
12Observances
Religious Services
• Oct. 28-29: Mawlid-al-Nabi (Islam)
Northwestern is proud to have a vibrant community embracing diverse religious • Nov. 1: All Saints' Day (Christianity)
beliefs. We have regular services on campus as well as events for religious • Dec. 8: Bodhi Day (Buddhism)
observances. For general inquiries, contact the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life • Dec. 10-18: Hanukkah (Judaism)
at 847-491-7256 located at 1870 Sheridan Rd. on our Evanston campus.
• Dec. 25: Christmas (Christianity)
Christian – Nondenominational
University Bible Fellowship hosts nondenominational Christian worship service on
Sundays from 11:00AM—12:30PM. Join the UBF community on Facebook Live for
fellowship, singing, prayer, and preaching. Click here for more information about
registration.
Christian – Protestant
Christian worship in a broad Protestant tradition is held most Sundays of the
academic year at 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM virtually. Click here for more information
about registration.
Christian – Catholic
Daily Mass is celebrated Mondays to Fridays at 5:00–5:30 PM, On Sundays, Masses
are held at 9:00–10:00 AM, 11:00AM—12:00PM, and 5:00—6:00PM. Services are
at the Sheil Catholic Center Chapel, 2110 Sheridan Rd. Sheil also offers other
sacraments, prayers, fellowship, and retreats. Visit
http://www.sheil.northwestern.edu/ for a complete list of events.
Jewish
The Fiedler Hillel leads virtual Reform and
Conservative Shabbat services every Friday evening
from 6:00 – 6:45 PM. A full list of events is at
www.northwesternhillel.org
Spirituality
Northwestern also offers opportunities for the community to engage in interfaith
fellowship or spiritual exploration.
13One Book,
One Northwestern
A full program of events has kicked off for our new One Book One Northwestern
selection, Just Mercy. For more information about the One Book One Northwestern
program, please contact Nancy Cunniff at onebook@northwestern.edu or 847-467-
2294. Chicago’s Police Violence Epidemic
When: Wed, 11/18, 12:00 – 1: 00 PM (Free)
Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson Where: Online
Selected for One Book Program 2020-2021 Contact: Nancy Cunniff, 847-467-2294, onebook@northwestern.edu
Andrew V. Papachristos, a Professor of Sociology and faculty Fellow at IPR,
This year’s selection of Bryan Stevenson’s Just Mercy challenges us to examine and will discuss how we might leverage advances in network science to underhand
confront the systemic racism, inequities, and moral failures of the United States how police violence and misconduct spreads among and between officers in
criminal justice system. Perhaps now more than ever, Stevenson’s voice needs to be the Chicago Police Department. Using thousands of publicly available data
heard. The recent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and provided by The Invisible Institute, Papachristos’ research shows that patterns
other Black Americans at the hands of police violence have ignited a global of police violence follow patterns similar to those of infectious disease—and
reckoning with America’s pernicious investment in policing, criminalization, and understanding those patterns might allow cities to mitigate some of the harms
incarceration. The failure to adequately address the COVID-19 crisis, especially as associated with police misconduct as we, as a society, strive for mercy and
it devastated vulnerable communities, including prison populations, revealed the justice.
nation’s prioritizing of some lives over others.
But Stevenson calls us forward to a better, fairer world—one that is more just in
being more merciful. As a nation, we can divest from the systems that have led to
this national crisis and invest in the values that will truly make our communities
flourish, such as education, healthcare, and support services. As we read Just
Mercy together this year, let’s accept Stevenson’s invitation to rethink what justice
demands and, in so doing, to reimagine what is possible.
One Book One Northwestern is a community-wide reading program hosted by the
Office of the President. It aims to engage the campus in a common conversation
centered on a carefully chosen, thought-provoking book. It began in 2005 for
students in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences and has since evolved into a
community-wide program involving students, faculty and staff from all majors and
departments.
Everyone is encouraged to read the One Book selection. The Office of the President
sends a free copy to incoming first-year and transfer students the summer before
they arrive on campus.
14Annual Intergenerational Storytelling Event
When: Thur, 11/19, 5:00 – 6: 30 PM (Free)
Where: Online
Contact: Nancy Cunniff, 847-467-2294, onebook@northwestern.edu
The shortest path between two people is a story. At this unique and fun event,
you may simply be a listener, or you may offer a story of your own. This year’s
stories are based on the themes of justice, mercy, fairness, and equity, all of
which are covered in Bryan Stevenson’s inspiring memoir, “Just Mercy.” This
special interactive engagement between senior adults and young adults will be
fun, non-intimidating, and something you’ll be talking about for years to come.
Come and share your story or listen to the stories of others. RSVP is required.
Co-sponsored by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, The Northwestern
Theatre Department, and Nine Lives, a storytelling podcast for the NU
community.
Mercy in the Museum: Online Collection Tours
When: Fri, 11/20, 12:00 – 12: 30 PM (Free)
Fri, 12/11, 12:00 – 12: 30 PM (Free)
Where: Online
Contact: Lindsay Bosch, lindsay.bosch@northwestern.edu
Join the Block Museum for a series of shared conversations about artworks
from the collection that explore ideas of justice, race, and equity. These online,
discussion-based lunchtime tours are led by Block staff and inspired by Just
Mercy. This series is presented in conjunction with The Block’s 40th
anniversary, a year-long celebration of the Museum’s collection as a tool to
help us reflect upon, question, and reimagine the past. RSVP and see artwork
selection at https://bit.ly/BlockJustMercy
15different forms of material inequality, and democracy as a methodology of
Speaker and Presentations domination.
Psychosocial Perceptions and Academic Talent Development Career Catalyst: Time Management
When: Saturday, 11/14, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CT ($10) When: Friday, 12/4, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM CT (Free)
Where: Online Where: Online
Contact: Rhoda Rosen, Rhoda-rosen@northwestern.edu Contact: Parth Joshi, parth-joshi1@northwestern.edu
In this webinar, Dr. Dante D. Dixson presents on the importance of psychosocial The Center for Reproductive Science is excited to host Gail Berger, PhD, Assistant
factors for academic talent development. His webinar will include a discussion of Professor of Instruction at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of
how psychosocial perceptions are related to: (a) the academic achievement of Management, who will give a talk and workshop on time management.
academically gifted students, (b) gaining admission in to Gifted and Talented
Programs, and (c) developing academic talent from potential into achievement. In
closing, Dr. Dixson will discuss various ways that psychosocial perceptions can be
cultivated in academically talented youth.
How Stress Gets Under the Skin
When: Monday, 11/16, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CT (Free)
Where: Online
Contact: Patricia Reese, ipr@northwestern.edu
This event is part of the 2020 Fay Lomax Cook IPR Colloquium Series hosted by
Northwestern Institute for Policy Research. The speaker is Robin Nusslock,
Associate Professor of Psychology and IPR Fellow.
A Class That Does (Not) Matter: Rethinking Cold War Latin America
from the Middle
When: Monday, 11/30, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM CT (Free)
Where: Online
Contact: Danny Postel, danny.postel@northwestern.edu
The last decade has seen the publication of important scholarship from different
disciplines on the making of the middle classes across the world. In this
presentation, historian Ricardo López-Pedreros will seek to bring together this
interdisciplinary production to initiate a critical conversation on how to rethink the
historical formation of the middle classes—as a social category, a political project, a
subjectivity, and a material reality—in Latin America during the second half of the
20th century.
The presentation will proceed in two ways. First, it will offer a transnational
genealogy of the idea of the middle class in the Americas to explain why, despite
the increasing number of scholars committed to the study of the middle classes,
this class appears vestigial—that is, as a class that does not matter—in what is
considered a “proper” analysis of power relationships. Second, by drawing on the
case of Colombia in a transitional framework, it will demonstrate how the study of
the historical formation of the middle classes during the Cold War opens up a
multiplicity of questions to rethink major historical processes in Latin America:
meanings of citizenship, the relationship between state and society, experiences of
(counter) revolutionary change, the growth of affective labor, the naturalization of
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