Sparkle at NU: “W.A.R., Because it’s Necessary Monday, February 10 from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Fisk Hall, 217, 1845 Sheridan Road For Black History Month, recording artist and anti-sexual violence activist Sparkle will visit Northwestern to speak about her experiences coming forward about R. Kelly’s history of sexual abuse. Sparkle bravely testified against R. Kelly during
NCA Law School Info Sessions Monday, October 14 at 12:00 PM, and Wednesday, October 16 at 12:30 PM Norris Wildcat Room 101B, Norris Art Room 206 Planning to go to law school after graduation? Northwestern Career Advancement (NCA) is hosting two information sessions this week. The first is for NYU School of Law, where the
Regular Registration for Norris Mini Courses Begins Monday, September 23 Online at the Norris Box Office website Norris Mini Courses cover a wide variety of fun and interesting topics, including hip hop, knitting, pocket billiards, and more. All classes meet once a week in the evenings and are not credit-bearing, making them the perfect opportunity to try something new. Registration
“Elsewhere” Opening Reception Thursday, May 16 from 5:00- 7:00 PM Dittmar Gallery, Norris Featuring the work of five Northwestern seniors in the Art Theory and Practice Department, “Elsewhere” explores how each artist uses individual practices to create their own space. The exhibit is free and open to the public; it will remain on view from
Let’s Talk Monday, April 1 from 2:00- 3:00 PM NU University Library A program from Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Let’s Talk offers a free, drop-in consultation program for students at various campus locations. The consultations are informal and confidential and may be a springboard to find other resources. While Let’s Talk should not substitute formal counseling, consultants can
From art gallery exhibits to book discussions and election night watch parties, check out the many different events happening across campus over this upcoming week!
Six graduating Art Theory and Practice students will present their senior exhibit, Tensile Strength. Each of their practices are vastly different from one another, but together they explore important themes like trauma, solitude, nostalgia, and femininity. The Tensile Strength opening reception will be May 18 from 4–6 p.m. in the Dittmar Gallery. The exhibit will show through June 15.
Artist Ricardo Lewis has spent the last five years creating art that challenges viewers to connect with black men by looking them in the eye. Until March 22, his series of paintings entitled (In)Visible Men will be on display in Dittmar Gallery.
Let’s play a game. What’s the first thing you think of when I say “romance”? I know what you’re thinking. Norris Center at Northwestern University! That’s what I was thinking too. Nothing makes the sparks fly more than a nice cup o’ joe from Norris Starbucks and stunning views of University Library. Is there a better place in the world to celebrate Valentine’s Day?
Celebration is part of every person’s life for reasons big and small. However, what is truly important often gets lost in the trappings and experiential value. Is your celebration meaningful or empty? Erin Elizabeth’s Embracing the Chaos exhibit is showing in Dittmar Gallery from January 6 to February 12 and ask yourself the question: Why do I celebrate?
