Monday, February 18, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Sheil Catholic Center
As part of Black History Month programming, Multicultural Student Affairs will be hosting chef Kristen Harper for an evening of soul food and storytelling. Harper is the owner of and head chef at Cleo’s Southern Cuisine and plans to open a new restaurant this year in Chicago. Join MSA at this free event for a night of soul food and to learn more about Harper’s connection to family and food.
40 Days: An Invitation to Spiritual Reflection & Renewal
It’s not too late to participate in 40 Days, Religious and Spiritual Life’s annual series of opportunities for spiritual activities and reflection. On Tuesday, Alice Millar Chapel will offer its weekly “Walk the Labyrinth,” where students can walk an actual labyrinth for a self-guided experience mirroring a spiritual search for one’s center. On Wednesday, RSL will host “Soup & Substance” at 12 p.m. in Parkes 120 with soup and bread and reflections with campus leaders. Read more about 40 Days and find the calendar of events here.
Latinx Community Gathering — February
Wednesday, February 20, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Multicultural Center
Multicultural Student Affairs hosts a monthly community meeting for Latinx students and student groups. Stop by MSA to meet new people, build community and share any important information about current events or news.
(How) Does Faith Matter in a Skeptical World?
Thursday, February 21, at 7 p.m.
Scott Hall — Guild Lounge
Religious & Spiritual Life will be co-sponsoring an interfaith conversation with author Scott Shay and associate university chaplain Tahera Ahmad. Those planning to attend are encouraged to RSVP here. More information can be found on Facebook.
A Legacy of Rising & Thriving — Black History Month Celebration
Friday, February 22, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Wieboldt Hall North Entrance, 339 E Chicago Ave, Chicago
For the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s annual Black History Month celebration, associate provost for diversity and inclusion Dr. Jabbar Bennet will speak about the history of diversity at Northwestern and recent University events and initiatives. The celebration will also feature storytelling and musical performances. Registration is required.
Other Events:
Monday, February 18
- Simon Mabon — The Saudi-Iranian Struggle for Supremacy
- How to Get Away with Study Abroad: A Student’s Guide to Leveraging Experience Abroad
Tuesday, February 19
- Faculty Lunch Seminar: Chad Mirkin
- Korean Language Table
- Social Movement Workshop — Signing to Signal: Examining Factors behind Proactive Corporate Activism
Wednesday, February 20
- Financial Wellness Wednesdays
- Lunch & Learn: Tracy Egan
- Winter Housing Fair in Norris
- Daina Ramey Berry — “I Was One of the Chosen Ones”: Slavery & The Valuation of Souls
Thursday, February 21
- Culture and Society Workshop: Mallory Fallin
- Women’s Center: Balancing Self-Care and Mental Health On and Off the Job
- Block Museum Film Screening — Wings of Desire
Friday, February 22
- Block Museum Film Screening — Technology Transformations: A Feminist History of the Supercut
- Japanese Language Coffee Hour
- War Games Opening Reception
Saturday, February 23
Sunday, February 24