April 2016 - Northwestern University
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April 2016 - Northwestern University
Public Events April 2016 NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS Table of Contents Overview Highlighted April 2016 Events .................................................................... 3 Save the Date – Events in Spring 2016 ....................................................... 4 Children’s Events ......................................................................................... 5 Northwestern Events Arts Exhibits ........................................................................................................ 7 Music ............................................................................................................ 8 Theatre, Dance, and Movies ........................................................................ 12 ShakespeaRevel Living Leisure .......................................................................................................... 13 ARTica (art studio) Norris Outdoors Around Campus Norris Mini Courses (leisure classes) Religious Services ........................................................................................ 15 Sports Recreation .................................................................................................... 16 Swimming Tennis Sailing Center Group Exercise Northwestern Wildcat Athletics .................................................................. 20 Neighborhood and Community Relations 1603 Orrington Avenue, Suite 1730 Evanston, IL 60201 www.northwestern.edu/communityrelations Alan Anderson Executive Director alan.anderson@northwestern.edu 847-467-5762 One Book, One Northwestern: The Inconvenient Indian .................................. 23 Professional Development and Lectures Lectures in the Humanities and Social Sciences ........................................ 24 Lectures in the Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine ................................ 28 Professional Development ........................................................................... 31 Evanston Campus Map ...................................................................................... 33 Neighborhood and Community Relations www.northwestern.edu/communityrelations April 2016 2 Highlighted Events April 2016 Norris Mini Courses Register now for April and May classes The Norris University Center offers a range of leisure classes – everything from wine appreciation to tai chi to ceramics – open to the public. Learn new skills and hobbies in a relaxed environment. See pg. 14 Branford Marsalis (saxophone) and Victor Goines (clarinet) with the Northwestern University Jazz Orchestra Friday, April 1, 7:30 PM, $10 NU students/$30 public Pick-Staiger Concert Hall Branford Marsalis is a Grammy-winning jazz musician, teacher, bandleader, composer, and educator. See pg. 8 One Book, One Northwestern Creating Nations: Past, Present, Future Friday, April 1, 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM, free Block Museum of Art, Block Cinema This year’s Northwestern community book is Thomas King’s An Inconvenient Indian, a story exploring Native American tragedies while charting a course for the future. In one of many events this year, the “Creating Nations” series will feature four sessions to discuss Native American literature, art, music, and film in terms of trauma, identity, and visions for the future. See pg. 23 David Wineland Tuesday, April 19 to Friday, April 22 – various events Nobel Prize-winner for Physics David Wineland presents a series of lectures about experiments on trapped atomic ions that help to precisely measure optical frequencies, and also speaks about computers based on quantum mechanics. See pg. 29 ShakespeaRevel Tuesday, April 22 to Friday, May 1 Northwestern marks the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death with performances in the traditional and reimagined vein of The Tempest and Twelfth Night, a screening of the film Catch My Soul that performs Othello as a rock opera, the Shakespeare video game Play the Knave, and outdoor performances and demonstrations at The Rock. See pg. 12 Neighborhood and Community Relations www.northwestern.edu/communityrelations Bruce Hoffman, author of Anonymous Soldiers – The Struggle for Israel, 1917-1947 Tuesday, April 26, 5:00 – 6:30 PM, free McCormick Foundation Center Forum Bruce Hoffman was appointed by the U.S. Congress as commissioner on the review of the FBI’s response to 9/11. His most recent book, Anonymous Soldiers: The Struggle for Israel, 1917-1947, was named Jewish Book of the Year in 2015 and an “Editor’s Choice” by the New York Times. The book explores how Britain failed to reconcile Arab and Jewish demands, laying the groundwork of the modern day Middle East, and the methodologies of terrorism. Co-sponsored by the Office of the President and others. See pg. 27 The 85th Annual Waa-Mu Show: Another Way West Friday, April 29 to Sunday, May 8, 7:30 PM on Thursday to Saturday and 2:00 PM on Sundays, tickets $25-30 and $22 for seniors/NU faculty and staff, $10 students Cahn Auditorium The Waa-Mu is Northwestern’s original musical written, performed, and presented by students. Kate, an ambitious graduate student, sets off on an expedition across America to solve the mystery of her ancestors’ incomplete journal. Tragedy strikes and she becomes the guardian of her young nieces and nephews. Together, they discover how her family found “Another Way West.” See pg. 12 Ben S. Bernanke Monday, April 25, 5:30 – 6:45 PM, free Donald P. Jacobs Center, Leverone Auditorium Former chairman of the Federal Reserve (2006-14) and current Brookings Institution Distinguished Fellow in Residence Ben S. Bernanke will have a conversation with Kellogg Professor of Finance Janice C. Eberly, former Chief Economist of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. See pg. 27 A Feast of Astonishments: Charlotte Moorman and the Avant-Garde, 1960s-1980s Friday, February 5 to Sunday, July 17, free The Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art Charlotte Moorman (1933-1991) was a groundbreaking, rulebending artist who championed the avant-garde and collapsed boundaries between media. This exhibition explores her performances, the festivals she produced, and her commitment to making experimental art accessible to all. Displays, performances, and events accompany the exhibit. See pg. 7 April 2016 3 Save the Date! A Preview of Events in May and June 2016 Community Conversation Tuesday, May 10, 7:00 – 8:00 PM, free Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center Parasol Room, 2100 Ridge Ave., Evanston Contact: Carol Chen, carol.chen@northwestern.edu, 847-467-5766 Evanston community members are invited to a discussion with Northwestern representatives about the university’s preparations for summer events. Tie Dye Explosion Thursday, May 19, 3:30 – 6:30 PM, free (with your own t-shirt) Norris University Center South Lawn, 1999 Campus Dr., Evanston Contact: norris-artica-studios@northwestern.edu, 847-491-2344 Add a splash of color to your day with free tie dyeing and canvas painting at the Norris University Center. Bring your own white t-shirt or buy one for $2 for students and $6 for the public. Cheng-Chow Trio: Angela Cheng, Alvin Chow, and Alan Chow Sunday, May 15, 7:30 PM, $10 NU student/$30 public Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall, 70 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston Three acclaimed pianists who have “an intricate clockwork effect that only top-level players of this kind achieve” play a program of music for four to six hands at one or two pianos. All three perform worldwide as recitalists and concerto soloists. Carlisle Floyd’s Susannah (opera) Thursday, May 19 – Saturday, May 21, 7:30 PM, and Sunday, May 22, 3:00 PM, $8 NU student/$18 public Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson St., Evanston Contact: concertsatbienen.org, Concert Office at 847-467-4000 Michael E. Ehrman, director; John DeMain, conductor. Performed in English. Susannah, a young woman of humble origins, faces hostility from her rural Tennesse church in this story of hypocrisy and innocence lost. Floyd’s work won the 1956 New York Music Critics Circle Award for Best New Opera. Mahler’s “Resurrection” Symphony Friday, May 27, 7:30 PM at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, free Sunday, May 29, 6:30 PM at Millennium Park’s Pritzker Pavilion, free Contact: concertsatbienen.org, Concert Office at 847-467-4000 Victor Yampolsky, conductor; Jessica Rivera, soprano Three Bienen School ensembles plus the Apollo Chorus of Chicago perform Mahler’s career-making Symphony No. 2 (“Resurrection”), exploring the afterlife and resurrection. Neighborhood and Community Relations www.northwestern.edu/communityrelations Empty Bowls Luncheon Tuesday, May 31, 11:30 – 3:00 PM, $7 Norris University Center Ground Floor, 1999 Campus Dr., Evanston Contact: norris-artica-studios@northwestern.edu, 847-491-2344 Enjoy a $7 meal that includes entrée and beverage, and you can keep the ceramic bowl it was served in made by Northwestern students and staff. Dessert is $3 with another bowl. Proceeds will benefit Campus Kitchens, a non-profit that helps students provide meals to their local communities. Northwestern Arts Circle Celebration Saturday, June 4, time TBD, free Join Northwestern’s Arts Circle community in a campus-wide celebration of the visual and performing arts, including a performance by the Trisha Brown Dance Company, the inflating of Otto Piene’s sculpture, appearances by local cellists in a “happening” inspired by avant-garde artist and musician Charlotte Moorman, and participatory Fluxus performances. Speaker Event: Evanston’s Fifth Ward Alderman Delores A. Holmes Tuesday, June 21, 7:00 – 9:00 PM, free Norris University Center Louis Room, 1999 Campus Dr., Evanston Contact: Carol Chen, carol.chen@northwestern.edu, 847-467-5766 Evanston Alderman Delores A. Holmes of the Fifth Ward will speak about how the City and Northwestern partner to make both stronger, with a panel hosted by Dino Robinson, an Evanston historian. Community Barbeque Saturday, June 25, 3:00 – 6:00 PM, free Norris University Center East Lawn, 1999 Campus Dr., Evanston (rain location inside Norris) Contact: Carol Chen, carol.chen@northwestern.edu, 847-467-5766 All are invited to a family-friendly community barbeque with free food and activities. A Note on Commencement Northwestern’s 158th Commencement will be Friday, June 17th from 9:30 – 11:30 AM for all graduates at Ryan Field. Tickets are required for this event and are distributed directly to graduates and their families. School- and program-specific convocations will follow that afternoon and throughout the weekend at various locations on the Evanston campus. April 2016 4 Children’s Events Summer Camps Northwestern looks forward to welcoming young Wildcats to campus with familyfriendly options as well as ample summer programming for children and youth open to the public. Events Men’s Baseball vs. Michigan – Game and Miller Park Groundbreaking Saturday, April 2, 2:00 PM, $7 adult/$5 youth Rocky and Berenice Miller Park, 2751 Ashland Ave., Evanston Contact: Ticket Office at 888-467-8775 Join us as the baseball team plays Michigan and celebrate the newly renovated park featuring fan amenities like chairback seating and new concession stands. Also, join us for baseball, softball, tennis and cross country, all in season this April. Tickets $7 adult/$5 youth. See pg. 20 for a list of games. Youth Football Clinic, Open Practice, and Blood Drive Saturday, April 2, 10:00 AM (gates open at 9:00 AM), free Ryan Field, 1501 Central St., Evanston Contact: wildcatmarketing@northwestern.edu, 888.467.8775 Northwestern’s football team will have an open practice with free general admission and parking. Fans 8th grade or younger are also invited to a free skills clinic of basic drills with the team. In tandem, the Purple Pride Blood Drive will run until 4:00 PM and blood donors can watch the practice from the eighth-floor press box and get a free shirt. Registration for the skills clinic runs through April 1. Moms and Tots Bible Study Every Thursday, 5:15 – 6:00 PM at the Sheil Catholic Center, free A Catholic Bible study for moms to discuss Imitating Mary: Ten Marian Virtues for the Modern Mom while children can play in the Catholic Center’s nursery. Norris Mini Courses Register now for April and May classes, $70-110 for 6-7 week courses Youth ages 15 and older can register for most Norris University Center mini courses, which offer a range of leisure classes in the evenings. Students can learn everything from guitar to hip hop choreography. See pg. 14 Center for Talent Development – Gifted youth ages 4 through high school are invited to challenge themselves with enrichment, honors, and Advanced Placement work at the summer Center for Talent Development camp. Camps are on the Evanston campus as well as in several Chicagoland suburb locations. Registration is now open. See www.ctd.northwestern.edu Sailing Camps – Northwestern’s Sailing Center hosts weeklong sailing and windsurfing camps for youth ages 5 to 15 that focus on teamwork, safety, and familiarity with boats and the water. See pg. 18 or www.nurecreation.com/sailing Tennis Camps – A fun atmosphere for aspiring tennis players awaits campers in weeklong sessions of half or full days. See pg. 17 or www.nutennis.com Football Camps – Football players grades 3-12 are invited to Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald’s football camps in June to learn from his staff. Chicagoland showcases for high school players are also available. See www.patfitzgeraldfootballcamp.com Swim Lessons The Norris Aquatic Center offers weekly Parent-Tot swim lessons for ages 6 months to 3 years old during the spring and summer, as well as youth swimming lessons for ages 4-12. See pg. 17 Dearborn Observatory Public Viewing Fridays, 9:00 – 11:00 PM, free at the Dearborn Observatory Everyone is invited to the historic, 18.5” refracting telescope to see the universe up close. On the open hours during Friday, April 29, Northwestern astronomers will be on hand to explain their work and point out features in the night sky to visitors. See pg. 13 Neighborhood and Community Relations www.northwestern.edu/communityrelations April 2016 5 Exhibits A Feast of Astonishments: Emerging Scholars Symposium Friday, April 29, 10:00 – 2:00 PM panel presentations at John Evans Alumni Center, 1201 Davis St., Evanston; 4:00 – 6:00 PM keynote and reception at The Mary and Leigh Block Museum, 40 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston Contact: block-museum@northwestern.edu, 847-491-4000 Six doctoral candidates present work on Charlotte Moorman and the impact of her creative vision. The keynote lecture is by Kristine Stiles, Professor of Art, Art History, and Visual Studies at Duke University. Charlotte Moorman at the Block Museum of Art The Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art, 40 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston The Block Museum of Art presents performances, exhibits, and discussions about the work of Charlotte Moorman (1933-1991), a groundbreaking, rule-bending artist, musician, and advocate for the experimental art of her time. Trained as a classical cellist, she performed and championed the works of visual artists, composers, and choreographers redefining art – collapsing the boundaries between media, and renegotiating the relationships between artist and audience. Block Museum hours: Tuesday Wednesday – Friday Saturday – Sunday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM A Feast of Astonishments: Charlotte Moorman and the Avant-Garde, 1960s-1980s Friday, February 5 to Sunday, July 17, free The Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art, 40 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston Contact: block-museum@northwestern.edu, 847-491-4000 This exhibition explores her performances, the festivals she produced, and her commitment to making experimental art accessible to all. Symposium: Performed in the Present Tense (The Legacy of Charlotte Moorman) Friday, April 8, 7:00 – 9:00 PM, free (ticketing available) The GYM, 640 Lincoln St., Evanston Contact: block-museum@northwestern.edu, 847-491-4000 The symposium explores Charlotte Moorman’s performances and her dedication to creating forums for experimental, collaborative, and boundary-breaking art. The evening features (re)performances of Ira Murfin and Stephan Moore’s interpretation of John Cage’s Indeterminacy (1958), Didier Morelli’s interpretation of Geoff Hendricks’ Erase Everything (1964), and Elliot Mercer’s interpretation of Yvonne Rainer’s Trio A (1965) followed by a conversation with Noémie Solomon (Brown University). Neighborhood and Community Relations www.northwestern.edu/communityrelations Outing Queer Fluxus: Geoffrey Hendricks and David Getsy in Conversation Wednesday, April 20, 7:00 – 8:00 PM, free The Mary and Leigh Block Museum, 40 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston A prominent member of the Fluxus movement and legendary organizer of 1960s Happenings, American artist Geoffrey Hendricks’ art communicates a fascination with nature, collaborative rituals, and the performance of gender and sexuality in public life. A frequent performer at Charlotte Moorman’s Annual New York AvantGarde Festivals, Hendricks’ work is currently on display in the Charlotte Moorman exhibit. The program brings Hendricks into conversation with University of Chicago art historian David Getsy and explores how avant-garde mounted work gave voice and visibility to queer history and expanded sexualities. Wizard Can by Victoria Martinez Exhibition: Friday, April 1 to Saturday, April 30, all day, free, at the Dittmar Gallery in the Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Dr., Evanston Contact: dittmargallery@u.northwestern.edu, 847-491-2348 Incorporating bedsheets, scarves, and tablecloths, Victoria Martinez attempts a reawakening visual experience that asks how nostalgic objects become a monument. Wizard Can presents moments of mystery fascination and the sequential preservation of overlooked materials. New works reflect affirmation of research from culturally vibrant locations and gritty abandoned spaces leading to subconscious rhythmic patterns that embrace our everyday spaces. Opening Reception: Friday, April 1, 4:30 PM at Norris University Center Lecture with Victoria Martinez: Thursday, April 28, 5:00 PM at Norris University Center April 2016 7 Music Performances Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music regularly hosts eminent performers of music spanning geographies, styles, and the ages, as well as showcasing the performances and compositions of our students. The public is especially encouraged to join us in a year-long celebration of the new Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts (pictured above). Categories of performances listed in this guide are as follows: • special performances and guest artists • orchestras • bands • choirs • faculty recitals • jazz • new compositions • master classes and lectures Unless otherwise noted, the contact for music performances and to buy tickets is the Bienen School of Music’s Concert Office at www.concertsatbienen.org or 847467-4000. Prices are provided for full-time Northwestern students with ID and for the general public; Northwestern faculty and staff receive a 15% discount from the general public price. Neighborhood and Community Relations www.northwestern.edu/communityrelations Special Performances and Guest Artists Branford Marsalis (saxophone) and Victor Goines (clarinet) with the Northwestern University Jazz Orchestra Friday, April 1, 7:30 PM, $10 NU students/$30 public Pick-Staiger Concert Hall A Conversation with Branford Marsalis and Victor Goines Saturday, April 2, 12:00 PM, free Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall, 70 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston Branford Marsalis is a Grammy-winning saxophonist, composer, bandleader, and educator. Victor Goines, the Bienen School’s director of jazz studies, has been a member of the Wynton Marsalis Septet since 1993. Andrew Tyson, piano Wednesday, April 6, 7:30 PM, $10 NU students/$30 public Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall, 70 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston The New York Times declares, “He dug into the music, bringing out thematic intricacies, making the notes matter.” Tyson’s program includes music of Mozart, Chopin, and Scriabin as well as Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. Ali Aftab Saeed and Saad Sultan in Concert Concert and discussion intermingled: Friday, April 15, 5:30 – 7:30 PM, free, at 2122 Sheridan Rd., Evanston Concert followed with discussion: Tuesday, April 19, 7:00 – 9:00 PM, free, at Lutkin Memorial Hall, 700 University Place, Evanston Contact: Alex Michael Hobson, AlexHobson2014@u.northwestern.edu The 2016 Jean Gimbel Lane Global Humanities Artists in Residence from Lahore, Pakistan, will present an evening of music followed by discussion with the audience. Saeed and his band Beygairat Brigade are known for critically acclaimed, sharply satirical, and targeted social critique of radicalization in Pakistan. His current project is the production agency Mishermayl, which provides young musicians with the infrastructure to record music and shoot music videos, thus giving them a greater role in shaping the national conversation and international perception of Pakistan. April 2016 8 Ensemble Linea Monday, April 18, 7:30 PM, $5 NU students/$8 public Thursday, April 21, 7:30 PM, free Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall, 70 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston Founded in Strasbourg in 1998 by pianist-conductor Jean-Philippe Wurtz, Ensemble Linea is committed to democratizing contemporary music. Their projects cover diverse aesthetic perspectives from musical theater to electronic music, from Western European music to Asian and American repertoire. Performances regularly include dance, theatre, and cinema. They will perform a program that includes new works: Raphaël Cendo, Rokh I Aurélien Dumont, Fiocchi di silenzio Yair Klartag, new work for Ensemble Linea Marco Momi, Iconica Pascal Dusapin, Indeed for trombone Frédéric Durieux, Etudes en alterance 1, 2, and 3 Alvaro Pierri, guitar Sunday, April 24, 7:30 PM, $10 NU students/$30 public Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall, 70 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston Alvaro Pierri is internationally acclaimed as a leading personality in the world of guitar with masterfully thought-out interpretations. He is sought worldwide as a teacher and performer, giving master classes on nearly every continent. Mary Lambert Discusses Songwriting Tuesday, April 26, 7:00 – 8:30 PM, free Lutkin Memorial Hall, 700 University Place, Evanston Contact: Stacy Oliver, words@northwestern.edu, 847-467-4099 Grammy nominee Mary Lambert discusses the art of songwriting with a special performance, and Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot from Sound Opinions will serve as moderators. Lambert is known for her spoken word poetry and for her work with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. Sponsored by The Center for the Writing Arts and Northwestern Women’s Center. Neighborhood and Community Relations www.northwestern.edu/communityrelations Quartet-in-Residence: Dover Quartet Tuesday, April 26, 7:30 PM, $10 NU students/$30 public (Winter Chamber Music Festival subscribes receive a 20% discount) Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall, 70 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston The Bienen School’s quartet-in-residence performs: Hugo Wolf, Italian Serenade Leoš Janáček, String Quartet No. 2 (“Intimate Letters”) Dmitri Shostakovich, String Quartet No. 2 in A Major Matthew Polenzani, tenor Saturday, April 30, 7:30 PM, $10 NU students/$25 public Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall, 70 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston Alan Darling, piano Evanston-native Matthew Polenzani’s “torrent of magnificent sound” has won multiple prestigious awards. In the 2014-15 season he sang in London’s Royal Opera House for Idomeneo, productions of Les contes d’Hoffmann at the Metropolitan Opera, L’elisir d’amore and Die Zauberflöte at Munich’s Bayerische Staatsoper, and La traviata in his Opernhaus Zürich debut. Polenzani will perform Schubert’s Die schöne Müllerin. Orchestras Northwestern University Symphony Orchestra Saturday, April 23, 7:30 PM, $5 NU students/$8 public Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston Victor Yampolsky, conductor; Alexandra Dee, graduate assistant conductor; Ari Evan, cello Igor Stravinsky’s Scherzo á la russe Samuel Barber’s Cello Conerto Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10 in E. Minor April 2016 9 Northwestern University Chamber Orchestra: French Musical Gems Saturday, April 30, 7:30 PM, $4 NU students/$6 public Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston Robert G. Hasty, conductor Maurice Ravel, Le trombeau de Couperin Jacques Ibert, Divertissement Albert Roussel, The Spider’s Feast Claude Debussy, Petite Suite Bands Symphonic Wind Ensemble Friday, April 22, 7:30 PM, $5 NU students/$8 public Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston Mallory Thompson, conductor; Alan Chow and James Giles, piano This ensembles continues the yearlong celebration of the new Ryan Center for the Musical Arts with a program featuring work by John Adams, inaugural winner of the Bienen School’s Michael Ludwig Nemmers Prize in Music Composition. Walter Piston, Tunbridge Fair John Harbison, Music for Eighteen Winds Kevin Puts (arr. Mark Spede), Millennium Cannons John Adams, Grand Pianola Music Symphonic Band Friday, April 29, 7:30 PM, $4 NU students/$6 public Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston Shawn Vondran, conductor Music for winds, brass, and percussion. Bienen Contemporary/Early Vocal Ensemble: Premiere of Commissioned Work by David Lang Meet the composer: Sunday, April 17, 3:00 PM Performance: Sunday, April 17, 4:00 PM, $5 NU students/$8 public Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall, 70 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston Donald Nally, Alan Pierson, and Benjamin Bolter, directors Two Bienen School ensembles come together for an all-David Lang program featuring a new composition by the 2008 Pulitzer Prize winner, including a newly commissioned work to celebrate the opening of the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts. The program also includes Lang’s setting of text from the Book of Ruth, where you go, as well as the chamber orchestral works Increase, I Never, and Forced March. Faculty Recitals Toni-Marie Montgomery, piano and Anthony Elliot, cello Monday, April 11, 7:30 PM, $5 NU students/$8 public Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall, 70 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston Bienen School dean Toni-Marie Montgomery was a founding member of the Black Music Repertory Ensemble of Columbia College Chicago and has performed worldwide. Cellist Anthony Elliott, a professor at the University of Michigan and a protégé of Janos Starker and Frank Miller, has performed with the New York Philharmonic, among others. The two performers have made a recording of cellopiano music by African American composers. Samuel Barber, Cello Sonata in C Minor Sergei Rachmaninoff, Cello Sonata in G Minor Claude Debussy, Cello Sonata Choirs Ensemble in Residence: Newberry Consort – Juan de Lienas Vespers Sunday, April 10, 3:00 PM, $5 NU students/$40 public ($35 if purchased in advance) Alice Millar Chapel, 1870 Sheridan Rd., Evanston The ensemble performs the Newberry Library’s choirbooks from the Convent of the Encarnación, animating the Vespers music of Mexico’s baroque composer Juan de Lienas. Neighborhood and Community Relations www.northwestern.edu/communityrelations April 2016 10 Swing into Spring with Madeleine Dring Sunday, April 17, 7:30 PM, $5 NU students/$8 public Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall, 70 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston John Thorne, flute; Michael Henoch, oboe; David McGill, bassoon; Patrice Michaels, soprano; Kuang-Hao Huang, piano A performance celebrating little-known gems by composer-actress Madeleine Dring, as well as music by her compositional influences. A student of Ralph Vaughan Williams, she wrote many works for the stage. George Gershwin, Three Preludes for piano Madeleine Dring, Three Shakespeare Songs Francis Poulenc, Trio for Oboe, Bassoon, and Piano Francs Poulenc, Flute Sonata Madeleine Dring, Italian Dance for oboe and piano George Gershwin, selected songs Madeleine Dring, Trio for Flute, Oboe, and Piano Robert Sullivan: The Singing Trumpet Tuesday, April 19, 7:30 PM, $5 NU students/$8 public Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall, 70 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston Formerly principal trumpet of the Cincinnati Symphony and Cincinnati Pops Orchestras, Robert Sullivan has also been a member of the New York Philharmonic and United States Air Force Band. He has recorded soundtracks for several major motion pictures and released two solo albums with pianist James Resink. Sullivan’s program of music for solo trumpet and brass ensemble features aria transcriptions and original works in a lyrical style. Jazz Jazz Small Ensembles: Thelonius Monk Monday, April 25, 7:30 PM, $4 NU students/$6 public David and Carol McClintock Choral and Recital Room, 60 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston Jarrad Harris and Marlene Rosenberg, conductors Thelonius Monk’s music is full of harmonic complexity and rhythmic sophistication, which made him one of the key contributors to the musical style that ultimately became known as bebop. This concert features small-ensemble arrangements by Bienen School jazz students. Neighborhood and Community Relations www.northwestern.edu/communityrelations New Compositions Claire Chase and Guests: Salvatore Sciarrino’s Il cerchio tagliato dei suoni (Cutting the Circle of Sounds) for 104 flutes Saturday, April 16, 7:30 PM, $5 NU students/$8 public Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall, 70 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston Claire Chase is the only flutist to receive a MacArthur “genius” grant and is a new-music advocate, musical entrepreneur, and a Bienen School visiting artist. She is joined by regional flutists to perform Salvatore Sciarrino’s work, which The Los Angeles Times declared was “unlike anything anyone had surely heard before or even ever imagined.” Ensemble Linea Thursday, April 21, 7:30 PM, free Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall, 70 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston In the second of its Institute for New Music visiting-artist concerts, the ensemble performs music by Bienen School composition students. Master Classes and Lectures Marilyn Horne Vocal Master Class Tuesday, April 5, 7:00 PM, $5 NU students/$10 public Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall, 70 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston Opera News declares Marilyn Horne as perhaps “the most influential singer in American history.” The mezzo-soprano’s numerous honors include multiple Grammys, the National Medal of Arts, and being named Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters by France. She performs regularly with the Metropolitan Opera and has recordings from a variety of genres. Cynthia Meyers Flute/Piccolo Master Class Thursday, April 7, 7:30 PM, free Regenstein Hall of Music Master Class Room, 60 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston Piccolo player of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Cynthia Meyers previously served as principal piccolo of the Houston Symphony and principal flute of the Omaha Symphony. Sounding Spaces: A Workshop on Music, Urban Space, Landscape, and Architecture Thursday, April 7 and Friday, April 8, 5:00 PM, free Mary B. Galvin Recital Hall, David and Carol McClintock Choral and Recital Room, 70 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston This workshop brings together scholars studying the intersections of sound and space, and explore the merits of thinking of them in tandem. Topics will cut across centuries, geographies, and genres. April 2016 11 Theatre Performances ShakespeaRevel Tuesday, April 22 to Friday, May 1 All the world’s a stage – come be a player! The Alice Kaplan Institute for the Humanities presents The Northwestern ShakespeaRevel, an interdisciplinary, multimedia festival celebrating the continuing impact and relevance of William Shakespeare’s work and legacy commemorating the 400th anniversary of his death on April 23, 2016. Some events are shared with Shakespeare 400 Chicago, the year-long, citywide event. For more details, contact Ira S. Murfin at iramurfin@u.northwestern.edu or 847-491-7946. Catch My Soul Film Screening Tuesday, April 22, 6:00 PM reception, 7:00 PM film, free Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art, 40 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston Directed by Patrick McGoohan, Catch My Soul is a rediscovered rock opera adaption of Othello from the 1970s which was presumed lost for decades. Set in a hippie commune, Othello is an evangelist and Iago a Mephistophelian demon. Featuring an unusual cast of musicians from the 1970s including folk singer Ritchie Havens and rock musician Tony Joe White, the movie will be projected from a restored negative. Revel at the Rock Wednesday, April 23, 2:00 – 5:00 PM and Thursday, April 28, 4:00 – 7:00 PM, free The Rock, 1897 Sheridan Rd (courtyard), Evanston The ShakespeaRevel takes over The Rock for two afternoons of lively, attentiongrabbing outdoor performances in the round. Expect comedy, fight choreography, music, scenes and monologues, slam teams, and more. On April 23, the event will be part of a global network of events on every continent marking the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. The April 28 performance will feature Gina Bloom’s interactive Shakespeare video game, Play the Knave. Play the Knave: An Interactive Shakespeare Video Game Thursday, April 28, 4:00 – 7:00 PM game available to play, 7:00 PM talk, free University Hall Rm. 201, 1897 Sheridan Rd., Evanston This interactive game gives everyone the chance to design, direct, and act in scenes from Shakespeare’s plays, karaoke-style. A motion-capture camera maps each player’s movements onto a 3D avatar that mirrors their gestures. Players receive a free video of their performance to edit or share with others. Play the Knave engages users in the dramatic production, helping them understand and enjoy a Shakespeare play through staging it. Following the installation, creator Gina Bloom will speak on the game’s uses as a pedagogical tool. Twelfth Night Thursday, April 28 to Saturday, April 30, time TBD Shanley Pavilion, 2031 Sheridan Rd., Evanston Kate Leggett, producer; Matthew Bentley, director Student-run Lovers & Madmen puts on Shakespeare’s comedy of disguises and mistaken identities. The Tempest Friday, April 22 to Sunday, May 1 on Thursdays-Sundays, 7:30 PM, $25 public/$10 full-time students/$5 NU students in advance Post-show discussion scheduled for Friday, April 22 and Thursday, April 28 Ethel M. Barber Theater, 30 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston Hannah Todd, director; in cooperation with The Actors Gymnasium This 90-minute production reimagines The Tempest on a living, breathing island where its primal magic is conjured in the bodies and voices of a nine-actor ensemble and original music. The omniscient Prospero stands apart, wielding the island’s power to manipulate monsters and spirits, kings and drunkards, a treacherous sibling and a daughter in love – but is it worth the isolation it brings? Starring David Catlin as Prospero. Neighborhood and Community Relations www.northwestern.edu/communityrelations Other The 85th Annual Waa-Mu Show: Another Way West Friday, April 29 to Sunday, May 8, 7:30 PM on Thursday to Saturday and 2:00 PM on Sundays, tickets $25-30 and $22 for seniors/NU faculty and staff, $10 students Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson St., Evanston Contact: Wirtz Center Box Office, 30 Arts Circle Dr., 847-491-7782 The Waa-Mu is Northwestern’s original musical written, performed, and presented by students. This year’s theme is “Another Way West” as Kate, an ambitious graduate student, sets off on an expedition across America to solve the mystery of her ancestors’ incomplete journal. Tragedy strikes and she becomes the guardian of her young nieces and nephews. Together, they discover how her family found “Another Way West.” April 2016 12 Leisure ARTica The Norris University Center’s underground craft shop offers the materials to make buttons, bind books, laminate, screen print, sew, and space to work on art projects. Quarterly ceramics memberships, which include access to studios and 25 pounds of clay, are also available for $55 for Northwestern students and $105 for the public. Visit www.artica.northwestern.edu for more details. Around Campus Dearborn Observatory Public Viewing Fridays, 9:00 – 11:00 PM, free Dearborn Observatory, 2131 Tech Dr., Evanston Contact: Monica Brown, 847-491-7650 Dearborn Observatory (pictured) is open to the public from April to September on Friday nights. Reservations are required for the first hour but walk-ins are welcome for the second hour. Note that Dearborn is not ADAaccessible and neither heated nor air-conditioned. PARTica Friday, April 8, 8:00 – 11:00 PM Norris University Center Underground level, 1999 Campus Dr., Evanston Contact: norris-artica-studios@northwestern.edu, 847-491-2344 A free party with a sundae bar to make paper flowers, beaded necklaces, and paint designs on pottery items. CIERA Astronomer Evenings Friday, April 29, 9:00 – 11:00 PM, free Dearborn Observatory, 2131 Tech Dr., Evanston Contact: Monica Brown, 847-491-7650 Astronomers from the Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics (CIERA) are on hand at the Dearborn Observatory to discuss with visitors how they explore the universe. Art 2 Auction Thursday, April 14, 3:30 – 6:30 PM Dittmar Gallery, Norris University Center first floor, 1999 Campus Dr., Evanston Contact: norris-artica-studios@northwestern.edu, 847-491-2344 Bid on selected art from Northwestern senior student exhibits and the permanent building collection, with bids starting from $2 to $50. Art must be purchased that evening, and all major credit cards accepted. Cheap Lunch Wednesdays, 12:00 – 1:30 PM, $2 Sheil Catholic Center, 2110 Sheridan Rd., Evanston Contact: Teresa Corcoran, sheil@northwestern.edu, 847-328-4648 Enjoy grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, and veggie burgers with chips, drinks, salad, and dessert all for $2 at the Sheil Catholic Center. Empty Bowls Friday, April 15, 6:00 – 9:00 PM Norris University Center Underground level, 1999 Campus Dr., Evanston Contact: norris-artica-studios@northwestern.edu, 847-491-2344 Join the ceramics studio for a bowl-throwing night for the Empty Bowls Luncheon on Tuesday, May 31 to benefit Campus Kitchens. No experience is required. Norris Outdoors Norris University Center offers a wide range of equipment available to rent for your outdoor adventures including: • camping equipment (tents, backpacks, etc.) • grills and stoves • coolers, picnic baskets, tables, chairs • sports gear (Frisbees, volleyball and net, etc.) What You Don’t Know About Food Labeling Wednesday, April 13, 12:10 – 12:50 PM, free Henry Crown Sports Pavilion classroom, 2311 Campus Drive, Evanston Contact: recreation@northwestern.edu, 847-491-4300 Karen Sechowski, RD, LDN, speaks about how food marketing and front-ofpackage labels affect our behaviors, and provides strategies to see through less healthy food and choose more nutritious options instead. Lunch not included. Part of the Northwestern Recreation monthly Lunch and Learn series. Halaqa: Visual Media as a Tool of Learning Arabic Monday, April 18, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, free University Hall Rm. 201, 1897 Sheridan Rd., Evanston Contact: Lexy Gore, mena@northwestern.edu, 847-4677-5314 Halaqa allows Arabic language students to interact with the language in an informal setting, and all level of students are invited. Visit Norris Outdoors for package deals and a full list of equipment. The office is open Monday to Friday, 12:30 – 5:00 PM, or at 847-491-2345. They can also be found at www.northwestern.edu/norris/arts-and-recreation/norrisoutdoors or on Facebook and Twitter. Items must be requested at least 5 days in advance. Neighborhood and Community Relations www.northwestern.edu/communityrelations April 2016 13 Norris University Center Mini-Courses Expand your horizons with everything from dance to languages with Norris mini courses, all open to the public. Sign up now for spring classes and look for summer offerings soon. Find more detailed class descriptions at www.minicourses.com Register online at www.nbo.northwestern.edu, by phone at 847-491-2305, or in person at the Norris Box Office, 1999 Campus Dr., Evanston. All registrants must be 15 years old, or at least 21 years old for classes involving alcohol. Food and Drink Languages Mind and Body 4/12 – 5/17, 6:30 – 8:30 PM $70/80 Cue Lessons 101: Beg. Billiards 4/12 – 5/17, 6:00 – 8:00 PM $70/80 Intro. to Cartoon Storytelling 4/12 – 5/17, 6:00 – 7:30 PM $70/80 Beginning Ceramics 4/13 – 5/18, 3:00 – 5:00 PM $100/110 Intermediate Ceramics Sketchbook 1: Graphite and Charcoal Sketchbook 2: Mixed Media on Paper Digital Photography: Beg/Int 4/13 – 5/18, 6:00 – 8:00 PM $100/110 4/13 – 5/18, 6:00 – 8:00 PM $100/110 4/13 – 5/18, 6:00 – 8:00 PM $100/110 4/13 – 5/18, 7:00 – 9:00 PM $100/110 English as a Second Language 4/13 – 5/18, 6:00 – 7:30 PM $70/80 Beginning Korean 4/13 – 5/18, 6:00 – 7:30 PM $70/80 Sitting Massage 4/20 – 5/25, 7:00 – 8:30 PM $70/80 5 Harmonica 101 6 4/13 – 5/18, 8:00 – 9:30 PM $90/100 4/14 – 5/19, 6:30 – 8:30 PM $100/110 4/14 – 5/19, 7:30 – 9:00 PM $100/110 4/14 – 5/10, 7:30 – 9:00 PM $100/110 4/14 – 5/12; 9:15 –10:30 PM $100/110 4/14 – 5/19, 6:30 – 8:00 PM $70/80 Wednesdays Early registration (with $8 discount): March 7 – April 1 Regular registration: April 2 – April 10 Late registration ($7 additional fee): April 11 – 17 Arts Dance Digital Canvas Chinese: Beginner Music and Games Words and Images Class Date and Time Fee Mondays Creative Expression in Monotype Printing Hip–Hop Dance 4/11 – 5/16, 6:00 – 8:00 PM $110/120 4/11 – 5/30, 7:30 – 9:00 PM $90/100 Int/Adv Hip–Hop Choreography 4/11 – 5/30, 6:00 – 7:30 PM $90/100 Advanced/Raku Ceramics Knitting 123: Beginning of Knitting Wine Appreciation 4 Digital Video Editing 4/11 – 5/16, 6:00 – 7:30 PM $100/110 Wine O'Clock Spanish: Beginning 4/11 – 5/16, 6:00 – 7:30 PM $70/80 Acting and Character Creation Spanish: Intermediate 4/11 – 5/16, 7:30 – 9:00 PM $70/80 Saturdays 4/18 – 5/23, 6:00 – 7:00 PM $70/80 Beginning Ceramics 4/16 – 5/21, 3:00 – 5:00 PM $100/110 4/11 – 5/16, 7:30 – 9:00 PM $90/100 Urban Cycling (must have bike) 4/23 – 5/28, 10:00 – 11:00 AM $80/90 Guitar: Intermediate 2 4/11 – 5/16, 6:00 – 7:30 PM $90/100 Sundays Advanced Public Speaking 4/11 – 5/16, 5:30 – 7:00 PM $70/80 Yang–Style Tai Chi Quang Lvl. 1 4/17 – 5/22, 10:00 – 10:50 AM $70/80 Yang–Style Tai Chi Quang Lvl. 2 4/17 – 5/22, 11:00 – 11:50 AM $70/80 Beginning Ceramics 4/12 – 5/17, 6:00 – 8:00 PM $100/110 TBD Date Ballroom Dance 3 4/12 – 5/24, 6:00 – 7:30 PM $90/100 French: Beginners TBA $70/80 Belly UP! Belly Dance Workout Belly UP! Belly Dance Workout Intermediate Latin Rhythm and Salsa 3 4/12 – 5/31, 6:00 – 7:30 PM $70/80 Italian for Beginners TBA $70/80 4/12 – 5/31, 7:30 – 9:00 PM $70/80 4/12 – 5/24; 7:30 – 9:00 PM $90/100 Wine Appreciation 4/12 – 5/10, 7:30 – 9:00 PM $100/110 4/12 – 5/10, 9:15 – 10:30 PM $100/110 Thursdays Nighttime Yoga 1 Introduction to Guitar 2 Tuesdays Mixology 4 4 Neighborhood and Community Relations www.northwestern.edu/communityrelations 4 1. Please bring your own yoga mat. 2. Please bring your own guitar or rent one from Evanston’s Guitar Works. 3. Couple enrollment required, and no class on Tuesday, April 26. 4. Must be 21+ with valid photo ID. Bring two wine glasses to class, except for Mixology. 5. Please bring an additional $5 to class for materials. 6. Harmonicas are available at Norris for $20. April 2016 14 Religious Services Northwestern is proud to have a vibrant community embracing diverse religious beliefs. We have regular services on campus as well as events for religious observances. For general inquiries, contact the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life at 847-491-7256 located at 1870 Sheridan Rd. on our Evanston campus. Christian – Protestant Christian worship in a broad Protestant tradition is held most Sundays of the academic year at 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Alice Millar Chapel, 1870 Sheridan Rd. Chapel Community Meal Sunday, April 3, 12:00 PM, bring food Alice Millar Chapel, 1870 Sheridan Rd., Evanston Contact: Timothy Stevens, chaplain@northwestern.edu, 847-491-7256 A potluck lunch on the first Sunday of each month. Christian – Catholic Daily Mass is celebrated Mondays to Fridays at 5:00 – 5:30 PM. On Sundays, Masses are held at 9:30 – 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 5:00 – 6:00 PM, and 9:00 – 10:00 PM. Services are at the Sheil Catholic Center Chapel, 2110 Sheridan Rd. Jewish The Fiedler Hillel leads Reform and Conservative Shabbat services every Friday evening from 6:00 – 7:00 PM, followed by a free dinner, at 629 Foster Street. Orthodox services are held at the same place on Saturday mornings from 9:30 – 10:30 AM. A full list of events is at www.northwesternhillel.org Minyan Shirat ha-Aga Saturday, April 2 and Saturday, April 16, 9:15 – 10:45 AM Northwestern Hillel Library, 629 Foster St., Evanston Contact: hillel@u.northwestern.edu, 847-467-4455 A davening (praying) experience emphasizing communal singing in the Orthodox tradition. Muslim Jumah, Muslim prayers on Fridays, are held every Friday from 1:10 – 2:00 pm. On the Evanston campus, Jumah is at Parkes Hall, 1870 Sheridan Rd., Room 122. In Chicago, it is at the Lurie Building, 303 E. Superior, in the Grey Seminar Room. Contact: Jill Norton, jill-brazel@northwestern.edu Spirituality Northwestern also offers opportunities for the community to engage in interfaith fellowship or spiritual exploration. Sheil also offers other sacraments, prayers, fellowship, and retreats. Visit http://www.sheil.northwestern.edu/ for a complete list of events. Soul Food Wednesday, April 27, 12:00 – 1:00 PM Parkes Hall Rm. 120, 1870 Sheridan Rd., Evanston Contact: Jill Norton, jill-brazel@northwestern.edu Nourish yourself with food, art, music, and mindfulness exercises. Moms and Tots Bible Study Every Thursday, 5:15 – 6:00 PM Sheil Catholic Center, 2110 Sheridan Rd., Evanston Contact: Teresa Corcoran, t-corcoran@northwestern.edu, 847-328-4648 Young children play in the nursery while moms discuss Imitating Mary: Ten Marian Virtues for the Modern Mom. Labyrinth Walk Thursday, April 28, all day Parkes Hall Rm. 122, 1870 Sheridan Rd., Evanston Contact: Jill Norton, jill-brazel@northwestern.edu Labyrinths are a tool representing the path to the center and back again, and the public is invited to experience an actual labyrinth to discover this cathartic process. Faithful Witness: Scripture and Revelation Every Wednesday, 5:30 – 7:20 PM Sheil Catholic Center, 2110 Sheridan Rd., Evanston Contact: Teresa Corcoran, t-corcoran@northwestern.edu, 847-328-4648 This seminar explores the nature of revelation and how the Church interprets scripture. Neighborhood and Community Relations www.northwestern.edu/communityrelations April 2016 15 Recreation Northwestern Recreation offers opportunities to discover and maintain a healthy 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 This guide highlights the following amenities of interest for the spring and summer: • swimming and swim lessons (available without membership) • summer access to North Beach • tennis lessons • the Sailing Center’s adult sail classes and youth sailing summer camps • group exercise classes available at the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion Facilities Membership to Northwestern Recreation offers access to a well-equipped facility with knowledgeable staff to assist you. In addition to the highlighted offerings in this guide, the 95,000 square foot Henry Crown Sports Pavilion, Norris Aquatics Center, and Combe Tennis Center have space and amenities for all types of exercise, including: • cardiovascular equipment • strength and weight-lifting equipment • basketball, tennis, squash, and racquetball courts • group exercise and fitness studios • wellness suite for fitness assessments and massage therapy • Olympic-sized pool with shallow and deep ends, locker rooms with saunas On top of the benefits from membership to Northwestern Recreation, there are even more ways to be healthy. Additional fees apply for the following: • personal and group training • private yoga and Pilates • meditation and mindfulness courses • massage: deep tissue, hot stone, reflexology, Swedish, sugar foot scrub, aroma therapy, and sports • monthly fitness presentation on fitness and healthy lifestyles • Pro Shop that sells apparel, swimming equipment, tennis equipment, and racquet stringing and regripping supplies Neighborhood and Community Relations www.northwestern.edu/communityrelations Location and Hours 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 North Campus Parking Garage. Hours for Henry Crown Sports Pavilion (hours during academic breaks differ, and hours for the pool and other areas vary): Monday – Thursday 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM Friday 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM For general questions, call 847-491-4300. Membership All community members, contract employees of Northwestern, and university alumni are invited to join. The rates are as follows: Type Annual Monthly Day passes before 3 pm Individual $480 $44 $12 Spouse $480 $44 $12 Child (each) $240 $24 $9 $0 (under 6) One-time registration fee per household of $100 Day passes after 3 pm and weekends $18 $18 $16 $0 (under 6) Rates for Northwestern faculty, staff, and their families: Type Annual Monthly Day passes before 3 pm $9 $9 Employee $384 $36 Employee $384 $36 spouse Employee $240 $24 $9 child $0 (under 6) One-time registration fee per household of $100 Day passes after 3 pm and weekends $16 $16 $16 $0 (under 6) Note that children 15 years old and under must be accompanied by a parent, and the child rate only applies if the parent is also a member of the facility. Those interested in joining Northwestern Recreation can do so online at www.nurecreation.com/membership, by calling the membership office at 847491-4303, or signing up in person. Complimentary trial memberships for one week are available upon request. Payment is accepted by cash, check, or credit card. April 2016 16 Swim Contact: Ed Martig, e-martig@northwestern.edu The Norris Aquatics Center offers a comprehensive program of fitness, instruction, recreational activities, diving, scuba, and life-saving courses. Membership to Northwestern Recreation is not required for aquatics programs. Find more information or register for programs at www.nurecreation.com/aquatics The pool is open every day for recreational swim except when it hosts swim meets. Lanes are available for laps or free swim. Hours when classes are in session are: Monday – Thursday 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Friday 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Parent-Tot Swim Lessons (ages 6 mo. to 3 years) – This introduces children to the water with the support of a parent. $69 Northwestern student or member/$79 non-member. • Sundays, April 3 – May 22: 12:15 – 12:45 PM • Sundays, June 12 – July 31: 12:15 – 12:45 PM Beach Access Please note that Northwestern’s beach is closed for summer 2016 due to construction in the area. However, when the beach is open, Northwestern students and members receive complimentary access to North Beach, northeast of the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion. The beach is open from the end of May to the beginning of September each year. Youth Swim Lessons (ages 4-12) – These focus on giving children the swimming skills and safety knowledge to enjoy the water. Class sizes are limited to five students per instructor. $79 Northwestern student or member/$89 non-member. • Sundays, April 3 – May 22 and June 12 – July 31: 1:00 – 1:45 PM (all levels), 2:00 – 2:45 PM (all levels) • Wednesdays, April 13 – May 25: 4:15 – 5:00 PM (levels 1-3) and 5:15 – 6:00 PM (level 4 and youth advanced) Tennis Contact: Jennifer Lutgert, j-lutgert@northwestern.edu, 847-491-4534 or www.nutennis.com Adult Swim Lessons (ages 18+) – Classes are in three levels. $64 Northwestern student or member/$74 non-member. • Sundays, April 3 – May 22 or June 12 – July 31: 3:00 – 3:30 PM (beginner), 3:40 – 4:15 PM (intermediate) • Wednesdays, April 13 – May 25 or June 15 – July 27: 6:10 – 6:40 PM (beginner), 6:50 – 7:20 PM (intermediate), 7:30 – 8:00 PM (advanced) Junior and Adult Lessons – Throughout the year, group lessons are offered for all ages and skill levels. Private lessons for 1-2 people are also available. Lifeguard Training (ages 15+) – This course offers American Red Cross certification for lifeguarding at swimming pools and open-water, non-surf beaches, as well as for CPR/AED and first aid. Participants must be able to pass a swimming test the first day of class. Fees include books and equipment. $249 Northwestern student, $274 member, $299 non-member. • Sundays, April 10 – May 22: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Youth Summer Camps – Week-long camps for youth of all ages and skills will run during the summer from June 8 to August 19. Register at www.nutennis.com. $298 for morning per week, $185 for afternoon per week, $398 full day per week. USTA Teams – Northwestern hosts 8 USTA league teams. They participate in weekly evening practice and compete in weekend matches against other clubs. Open Court – Reserve indoor courts for up to 1.5 hours any day of the week starting from 6:30 AM Monday to Friday or 8:00 AM on the weekends by calling 847-491-4312. Play time for indoor courts is unlimited as long as there is no one waiting to play. Outdoor courts are first-come-first-served. Private or semi-private instruction is also available. The aquatics program also offers CPR/AED with First Aid certification, though none are scheduled for April. Neighborhood and Community Relations www.northwestern.edu/communityrelations April 2016 17 Sailing Center (April-October) Sailing Center, 1823 Campus Dr., Evanston www.nurecreation.com/sailing, 847-491-3999 Hours: April 30 – May 29 May 30 – June 12 Monday – Friday, 3:00 – 8:00 PM Saturday – Sunday, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Monday – Sunday, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM Anyone, beginner to experienced sailor, can enjoy the Sailing Center and access high-quality equipment, trained staff, and great views of the Chicago coastline. Membership includes use of select sailboats and sailboards free of charge, with more advanced equipment available for rent. Youth Sailing Camps – The sailing center has offered youth summer camps since 1974 taught by friendly, experienced instructors trained in CPR and first aid. Camps are listed below and registration is now in progress. • • • Wildcat Sailing Camp ($525 NU affiliate/$575 public): Two-week, morning only sessions on sailing using a well-maintained fleet of 420s, Lasers, and Power Safety boats. Prior swimming ability required. Wildcat Windsurfing (ages 9-15, $300 NU affiliate/$325 public): One-week, half-day sessions in the morning or afternoon. The camp uses BicTechno 293OD boards and sails. Prior swimming ability required. Little Cat Sailing Camp (ages 5-8, $280 NU affiliate/$310 public): One-week, morning only sessions on dinghy sailing with an emphasis on comfort with boats and feeling at ease in the water. No prior swimming ability is required. Adult Sailing Lessons – The Center’s Learn to Sail lessons are ideal for beginners or those looking for a refresher. Instruction focuses on basic sailing skills, nomenclature, safety, right of away rules, and rigging and derigging procedures. All adult classes meet twice a week for four weeks. Saturdays and Sundays April 30 – May 22 11:30 – 2:00 PM Mondays and Wednesdays Tuesdays and Thursdays May 3 – May 26 5:30 – 8:00 PM June 4 – June 26 8:30 – 11:00 AM or 11:30 am – 2:00 PM June 6 – June 29 3:00 – 5:30 PM or 6:00 – 8:30 PM June 7 – June 30 6:00 – 8:30 PM Summer July 9 – July 31 8:30 – 11:00 AM or 11:30 – 2:00 PM July 6 – August 1 3:00 – 5:30 PM or 6:00 – 8:30 PM July 5 – July 28 6:00 – 8:30 PM Fall Aug. 6 – Aug. 28 8:30 – 11:00 AM or 11:30 – 2:00 PM Aug. 3 – Aug. 29 3:00 – 5:30 PM or 6:00 – 8:30 PM Aug. 2 – Aug. 25 6:00 – 8:30 PM Spring Sept. 10 – Oct. 2 10:00 – 12:30 PM Fees for each sailing lesson session are $300 for Northwestern students, $340 for Northwestern affiliates, and $380 for community members. Everyone who takes sailing lessons receives a free one-month membership to the Sailing Center. Private lessons for adults are also available at a rate of $70/hour for students, $75/hour for Northwestern affiliates, and $80/hour for community members. Sailing Center Membership Membership Type Student One month Two months Seasonal (April 30-October 9) $190 $310 $400 Affiliate, Staff, Faculty $240 $390 $500 Public $280 $450 $550 Note: all members must take a proficiency test to earn a skippers rating, and weather conditions indicate the skipper rating required to take out boats or windsurfing boards. For further information and to sign up for the camps, visit www.nurecreation.com/sailing or call 847-491-3999. Neighborhood and Community Relations www.northwestern.edu/communityrelations April 2016 18 Group Exercise Classes Membership offers access to a variety of group exercise classes for free. Cardio, cycling, strength, yoga, and Pilates are at the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion, while aqua fitness is at the Norris Aquatics Center. No registration is needed. Time Class Location | Instructor 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM WERQ Studio 1AB | Kristy 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Cycle Challenge Spin Studio | Joanna 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Yoga Sculpt Studio 2 | Liz 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Zumba Studio 1AB | Cathy Thursday Classes Monday Classes 6:10 AM – 6:50 AM (Wed. Con’t) BodyPump Studio 1AB | Debbie 6:10 AM – 6:50 AM Cycle Express Spin Studio | Debbie Sunrise Yoga Studio 2 | Donna 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Aqua Fitness Pool | Judy 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Vinyasa Flow Studio 2 | Michelle 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM HIIT Studio 1AB | Rachel 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM HIIT Studio 1AB | Rachelle 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Core Conditioning Studio 1AB | Rachel 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM Studio 1AB | Rachelle 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Athletic Yoga Studio 2 | Michelle Studio 2 | Olivia 12:10 PM – 12:50 PM Cycle Express Spin Studio | Vladimir 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM BodyPump Express Pilates Barre Workout Zumba 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Pilates Studio 2 | Amanda 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Cycle Challenge Spin Studio | Ilya 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM BodyPump Studio 1AB | Luma 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM Vinyasa Flow Studio 2 | Catherine 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM WERQ Pilates Barre Wrokout Studio 1AB | Sharon 6:10 AM – 6:50 AM Cycle Express Spin Studio | Debbie Friday Classes 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Sunrise Yoga Studio 2 | Donna 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Aqua Fitness Pool | Malcolm 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM HIIT Studio 1AB | Rachel 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM Hatha Yoga Studio 2 | Gita 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Core Conditioning Studio 1AB | Rachel 12:45 PM – 1:00 PM Meditation Studio 2 | Gita 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Hatha Yoga Studio 2 | Anna 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM HIIT Studio 1AB | Vladimir Core Conditioning Studio 1AB | Vladimir Mindful Yoga Studio 2 | Liz 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Studio 1AB | David/Cathy Tuesday Classes 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM 12:10 PM – 12:50 PM Cycle Express Spin Studio | Vladimir 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Vinyasa Flow Studio 2 | Catherine 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Studio 2 | Olivia 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM BodyPump Studio 1AB | Melanie Saturday Classes 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Pilates Studio 2 | Olivia 8:15 AM – 9:15 AM Cycle Challenge Spin Studio | Tina Marie 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Cycle Challenge Spin Studio | Amy 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Yoga Basics Studio 2 | Jan 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM BodyPump Studio 1AB | Cad Studio 1AB | Symphony 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Vinyasa Flow Studio 2 | Donna Zumba Studio 1AB | Megan Yoga Basics Studio 2 | Anna Wednesday Classes 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM Circuit Conditioning 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Aqua Fitness Pool | Malcolm 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Vinyasa Flow Studio 2 | Jancy Sunday Classes 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM BodyPump Studio 1AB | Debbie 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Yoga Basics Studio 2 | Anna Neighborhood and Community Relations www.northwestern.edu/communityrelations April 2016 19 Northwestern Wildcat Athletics The Northwestern Wildcats are Chicago’s Big Ten team. Come cheer on the Wildcats at home or on the road – schedules are provided for home games as well as games in the Midwest. Sports playing in April are: • Baseball – Men’s • Cross Country – Women’s • Golf – Men’s • Golf – Women’s • Softball – Women’s • Tennis – Men’s • Tennis – Women’s There are two easy ways to purchase tickets: • Online at www.nusports.com • Calling the ticket office at 888-467-8775, Monday to Fridays from 9:00 AM – 5 :00 PM You can also email the office at cat-tix@northwestern.edu and follow them on Twitter using the handle @NU_Tickets. Youth Football Clinic, Open Practice, and Blood Drive (free!) Saturday, April 2, 10:00 AM (gates open at 9:00 AM), free Ryan Field, 1501 Central St., Evanston Contact: wildcatmarketing@northwestern.edu, 888.467.8775 Northwestern’s football team will have an open practice at 10:00 AM with free general admission and parking. Fans 8th grade or younger are invited to a free skills clinic of basic drills with the team. In tandem, the Purple Pride Blood Drive will run until 4:00 PM and blood donors can watch the practice from the eighth-floor press box and get a free shirt. Registration for the skills clinic runs through April 1. Neighborhood and Community Relations www.northwestern.edu/communityrelations Baseball Home games are at Rocky & Berenice Miller Park. Home game tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for youth, and $3 per person for a group of at least 15 people. Date and Time Fri, April 1, 3 PM Sat, April 2, 2 PM Sun, April 3, 1 PM Tues, April 5, 3 PM Wed, April 13, 3 PM Fri, April 15, 3 PM Sat, April 16, 2 PM Sun, April 17, 1 PM Fri, April 22, 3 PM Sat, April 23, 2 PM Sun, April 24, 1 PM Fri, April 29, 5:05 PM Sat, April 30, 1:05 PM Sun, May 1, 2 PM Game University of Michigan University of Michigan University of Michigan University of Illinois at Chicago Bradley University Pennsylvania State University Pennsylvania State University Pennsylvania State University University of Minnesota University of Minnesota University of Minnesota at Indiana University Bloomington at Indiana University Bloomington at Indiana University Bloomington Coverage BTN Plus on BTN2Go BTN Plus on BTN2Go BTN Plus on BTN2Go Studio N Live, WNUR Studio N Live, WNUR BTN Plus on BTN2Go BTN Plus on BTN2Go BTN Plus on BTN2Go Studio N Live, WNUR Studio N Live, WNUR Studio N Live, WNUR BTN Plus on BTN2Go BTN Plus on BTN2Go BTN Plus on BTN2Go Upcoming games: May 4 at University of Illinois Chicago May 6-7 Purdue University May 14-16 University of California, Berkeley May 19-21 at Rutgers University May 25-29 Big Ten Tournament in Omaha, Nebraska Men’s Baseball vs. Michigan – Game and Miller Park Groundbreaking Saturday, April 2, 2:00 PM, $7 adults/$5 youth Rocky and Berenice Miller Park, 2751 Ashland Ave., Evanston Contact: Ticket Office at 888-467-8775 Join us as the baseball team plays Michigan and celebrate the newly renovated park featuring a new fan amenities such as chairback seating, additional concession stands, and new restrooms. See the expanded batter’s eye, new backstop and spectator safety net, and enlarged dugouts. April 2016 20 Cross Country – Women’s Date and Time Sat, April 23, 4 PM Game at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Upcoming matches: May 12-13 Dr. Keeler Invitational in Naperville, Illinois May 26-28 NCAA Preliminary in Lawrence, Kansas June 8-11 NCAA Outdoor Championships Date and Time Thurs, April 7, 6 PM Sun, April 10, 1 PM Fri, April 15, 7 PM Sun, April 17, 12 PM Sat, April 23, 11 AM Fri, April 29, 4 PM Golf – Men’s Date and Time Sat, April 9 to Sat, April 10, all day Sat, April 16 to Sun, April 17, all day Fri, April 22 to Sun, April 24, all day Lacrosse – Women’s Home games are at the Lanny & Sharon Martin Stadium. Home game tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for youth, and $3 per person for a group of at least 15 people. Game at Kepler Invitational in Columbus, Ohio Game University of Michigan University of Notre Dame University of Southern California Rutgers University at Pennsylvania State University at Ohio State University Coverage BTN, BTN2GO BTN Plus on BTN2Go BTN Plus on BTN2Go BTN Plus on BTN2Go N/A N/A Upcoming events: May 5-8 Big Ten Tournament in Evanston, Illinois at The Boilermaker Invitational in West Lafayette, Indiana Big Ten Championships in Newburgh, Indiana Upcoming matches: May 16-18 NCAA Regionals, location TBD May 27-June 1 NCAA Championships in Eugene, Oregon Golf – Women’s Date and Time Fri, April 22 to Sun, April 24, all day Game 2016 Big Ten Championships The Fort Resort, Indianapolis, Indiana Upcoming games: May 5-7 NCAA Regionals, location TBD May 20-25 NCAA Championships in Eugene, Oregon Neighborhood and Community Relations www.northwestern.edu/communityrelations April 2016 21 Softball – Women’s Home games are at Sharon J. Drysdale Field. Home game tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for youth, and $3 per person for a group of at least 15 people. Date and Time Fri, April 1, 4 PM Sat, April 2, noon Sun, April 3, noon Fri, April 8, 4 PM Sat, April 9, 1 PM Sun, April 10, noon Wed, April 13, 5 PM Wed, April 13, 7 PM Fri, April 15, 4 PM Sat, April 16, 1 PM Sun, April 17, noon Fri, April 22, 4 PM Sat, April 23, 1 PM Sun, April 24, noon Wed, April 27, 4 PM Fri, April 29, 3 PM Sat, April 30, 2 PM Sun, May 1, 1 PM Game University of Minnesota University of Minnesota University of Minnesota University of Iowa University of Iowa University of Iowa at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign University of Nebraska University of Nebraska University of Nebraska Michigan State University Michigan State University Michigan State University Loyola University Chicago at University of WisconsinMadison at University of WisconsinMadison at University of WisconsinMadison Coverage Studio N Live, WNUR Studio N Live, WNUR Studio N Live, WNUR BTN Plus on BTN2Go BTN Plus on BTN2Go BTN Plus on BTN2Go BTN BTN Studio N Live, WNUR Studio N Live, WNUR Studio N Live, WNUR BTN Plus on BTN2Go BTN Plus on BTN2Go BTN Plus on BTN2Go Studio N Live, WNUR BTN BTN BTN Upcoming games: May 4 at DePaul University May 6-8 at Purdue University Neighborhood and Community Relations www.northwestern.edu/communityrelations Tennis – Men’s Date and Time Fri, April 1, 6 PM Sun, April 3, 10 AM Sun, April 3, 6:30 PM Sun, April 10, 12 PM Fri, April 15, 6 PM Sun, April 17, noon Fri, April 22, 6 PM Sun, April 24, 11 AM Tues, April 28 to Sun, May 1 Game University of Wisconsin Madison University of Minnesota University of Northern Kentucky at University of Iowa University of Michigan Michigan State University at Ohio State University at Pennsylvania State University Big Ten Championships, location TBD Upcoming games: May 13-15 NCAA Regional Championships, location TBD May 19-30 NCAA Championships in Tulsa, Oklahoma Tennis – Women’s Date and Time Sat, April 2, 11 AM Sun, April 3, 2 PM Fri, April 8, 3 PM Sun, April 10, 11 AM Sun, April 17, 11 AM Fri, April 22, 3 PM Sun, April 24, 11 AM Thurs, April 28 to Sun, May 1 Game University of Nebraska University of Iowa Purdue University Indiana University Bloomington at Ohio State University University of Michigan at Michigan State University Big Ten Tournament in East Lansing, Michigan April 2016 22 One Book, One Northwestern Humans of Northwestern Monday, April 4 to Sunday, April 17, all day, free Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Dr., Evanston Like the famous “Humans of New York” blog, One Book will display images and quotes from individuals at Northwestern. Native American History and Evanston: Collecting and Assessing a Complex Past Thursday, April 7, 6:30 – 8:00 PM, $10 (admission to center) Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood St., Evanston Alyssa M. Padilla, Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) researcher at the Evanston History Center, speaks about Evanston’s Native American heritage. One Book, One Northwestern is a community-wide reading program hosted by the Office of the President to engage the campus in a common conversation on a carefully chosen, thought-provoking book. This year’s selection is Thomas King’s The Inconvenient Indian. It is a deeply knowing and darkly funny account of Indian-White relations in North American since initial contact, the history inflicted on indigenous people, and it proposes a way forward for Indians and non-Indians alike. The public is invited to events throughout the year to discuss issues presented in the book. Events in April are listed below. Native American Walking History Tours Wednesdays, April 13 to May 4, 12:00 – 2:00 PM, free Begin at Grosse Point Lighthouse Park Every Wednesday, the tours will focus on Native American history and its relationship to Evanston and the North Shore. Creating Nations: Past, Present, Future Friday, April 1, 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM, free Block Museum of Art, Block Cinema, 40 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston Contact: Bethany Hughes, colloquium@gmail.com Four sessions of panelists discuss Native American literature, art, music, and film in terms of historical trauma, identity, and visions for the future. History and Home: Indigenous Land, Culture, and Community Friday, April 1, 5:00 – 6:30 PM, free Simon J. Ortiz, Acoma Nation and Professor of English at Arizona State University, is a writer, storyteller, and critic. Neighborhood and Community Relations www.northwestern.edu/communityrelations Indians in Chicago: Stories of Native American Activism Friday, April 8, 10:30 AM, free American Indian Center, 1630 W. Wilson Ave, Chicago University of Montana Professors Rosalyn R. LaPier and David R. M. Beck speak about Native American activism. Transportation from the Evanston campus is provided. Co-sponsored by International Program Development and Medill. Jared Sexton (University of California, Irvine) Thursday, April 14, 5:30- 6:00 PM, free University Hall Rm. 201, 1897 Sheridan Rd., Evanston Contact: Bethany Hughes, bethanyhughes2012@u.northwestern.edu Jared Sexton, a scholar of African-American studies and film/media, speaks of race and sexuality, coalition politics, and American cinema. Legal Landscapes and Contracting Worlds in James Welch’s Fool’s Crow Tuesday, April 19, 5:00 PM, free University Hall Rm. 201, 1897 Sheridan Rd., Evanston UC Berkeley Professor of Native American Studies Beth Piatote speaks about the book Fool’s Crow by James Welch, set after the Civil War as a young Blackfoot Indian sees his way of life being threatened by white society. Native American Stereotypes and Mascots in Sports Teams Thursday, April 28, 4:30 – 6:00 PM, free Norris University Center’s Northwestern Rm, 1999 Campus Dr., Evanston A discussion on sports team names and mascots, and their role in society today. April 2016 23 Lectures in the Humanities and Social Sciences Institute for Policy Research Colloquium, Lindsay Chase-Lansdale and Teresa Eckrich Sommer (Northwestern University): A Mixed-Methods Experimental Study – Promoting Parents’ Social Capital to Increase Children’s Attendance in Head Start Monday, April 4, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, free Chambers Hall, Ruan Conference Room, 600 Foster St., Evanston Contact: Ellen Dunleavy, e-dunleavy@northwestern.edu, 847-491-8705 Two scholars from Northwestern’s Institute for Policy Research discuss success strategies for children enrolled in Head Start, the government-funded early childhood education program. Nikhil Anand (University of Pennsylvania): Domestic Publics – On Gender, Urban Water, and the Matter of Government Monday, April 4, 4:00 – 5:30 PM, free University Hall Rm. 201, 1897 Sheridan Rd., Evanston Contact: Natasha Dennison, n-dennison@northwestern.edu, 847-491-3525 A discussion on gendered public performance around water distribution infrastructure in Mumbai. Kabe Wilson, performance artist Tuesday, April 5, 4:00 – 6:30 PM, free University Hall Rm. 201, 1897 Sheridan Rd., Evanston Contact: Kathy Daniels, kdaniels@northwestern.edu, 847-491-7284 Kabe Wilson, a British multimedia artist, rearranged every word of Virginia Woolf’s A Room of One’s Own to create a new novella called Of One Woman or So. Wilson will speak of this method as a form of literary criticism and the decision to engage the text with all of its words rather than just themes. Neighborhood and Community Relations www.northwestern.edu/communityrelations Evelyn Hu-DeHart (Brown University): Chinese Coolies in 19th Century Cuba – Neo-Slavery or Transition to Free Labor? Wednesday, April 6, 5:00 – 6:15 PM, free Harris Hall Rm. 108, 1881 Sheridan Rd., Evanston Contact: Sarah Peters, lacs@northwestern.edu, 847-491-7980 Chinese workers under contract, coolies, worked alongside African slaves on sugar plantations in mid to late 19th century Cuba. Were they an extension of slavery or a transition to free labor? Co-sponsored by the Buffett Institute for Global Studies as part of the “Cuba: In From the Cold?” series. Jonathan Haynes (Long Island University): Hostile Takeover? Corporate Interventions in Nollywood Wednesday, April 6, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, free 620 Library Place Conference Room, Evanston Jonathan Haynes explores changes in the Nigerian film industry from a popular art based in the informal economy to one of corporations producing their own films. Larycia Hawkins: The Meaning of Embodied Solidarity Thursday, April 7, 7:00 – 9:00 PM, free Alice Millar Chapel, 1870 Sheridan Rd., Evanston Contact: Gina Giliberti, ginagiliberti2020@u.northwestern.edu Larycia Hawkins, famous for being suspended from Wheaton College’s faculty for wearing a hijab in solidarity with Muslim women, speaks about integrity, “embodied solidarity” and the ethics of citizenship. Khenpo Karma Jamyang Gyaltsen (Larung Gar, Tibet): Buddhism in Contemporary Tibet – A View from Larung Gar, the Largest Buddhist Institute in the World Thursday, April 7, 2:30 – 4:00 PM, free University Hall Rm. 201, 1897 Sheridan Rd., Evanston Contact: Rossitza Guenkova-Fernandez, r-guenkova@northwestern.edu, 847491-3611 Khenpo Jamyang speaks of religion in modern Tibet, “traditional” Tibetan Buddhist rituals and practices most relevant today, and how religious leaders are adapting Buddhist teachings to present-day Tibet. April 2016 24 Femke Speelberg (Metropolitan Museum of Art) and Daniel Danzig (The Museum Group) Thursday, April 7, 5:15 – 6:15 PM plus reception, free Frances Searle Building Rm 1-421, 2240 Campus Dr., Evanston Contact: Kathryn Lawson, kathryn.lawson@northwestern.edu, 847-491-7035 Femke Speelberg, Associate Curator of Prints and Drawings at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Daniel Danzig, a consultant to cultural organizations and member of The Museum Group, discuss their careers and the arts. Distinguished Harris Lecture, Sianne Ngai (Stanford University): Theory of the Gimmick Tuesday, April 12, 5:00 – 6:30 PM, free University Hall Rm. 201, 1897 Sheridan Rd., Evanston Contact: Tom Burke, thomas.burke@northwestern.edu, 847-491-7946 “Gimmicky” means an undesired transparency about how something was produced and why, undermining the aesthetic power. Sianne Ngai explores the mix of attraction and repulsion the gimmick elicits. Garry Wills (Northwestern, professor emeritus): The Trinity According to Augustine Thursday, April 7, 5:00 – 7:00 PM, free Harris Hall Rm. 108, 1881 Sheridan Rd., Evanston, IL Garry Wills is a Pulitzer-prize winning scholar and writer of 40 books on prominent American political figures. He is also known for his writing on religion in the U.S. with a focus on the Catholic Church. Evidence, Memory, and Human Rights: Colombia’s War Through the Lens of Photojournalism Tuesday, April 12, 6:00 – 7:30 PM, free 2122 Sheridan Rd, Rm. 140, Evanston Contact: Sarah Peters, lacs@northwestern.edu, 847-491-7980 Stephen Ferry, a photojournalist of twenty years in Latin America and two-time winner of the World Press Photo of the Year, speaks of the Colombian civil war and photography in defense of human rights. Selective Attention to Contraception in Sub-Saharan African’s Analyses of Declining Infant and Child Mortality Rates Friday, April 8, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, free 1902 Sheridan Rd., Evanston Contact: Jeff Cernucan, j-cernucan@northwestern.edu, 847-467-2770 Western contraceptives have been vigorously encouraged as remedies to population growth and child mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. Caroline Bledsoe, a Northwestern anthropologist, explores why contraceptive has drawn less interest from demographic analyses than other improvements. Part of the Buffett Institute Faculty and Fellows Colloquium. Bruce Meyer (University of Chicago): Using Linked Survey and Administrative Data to Better Measure Income Monday, April 11, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, free 617 Library Place, IPR Conference Room, Evanston Contact: Ellen Dunleavy, e-dunleavy@northwestern.edu, 847-491-8705 Bruce Meyer from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy explores the use of survey and administrative data to measure income and its impact on poverty, program effectiveness, and holes in the safety net. George Hamlin’s “A Look at Changes in Railroad Signaling” Thursday, April 7, 3:00 – 5:00 PM, free Chambers Hall, Ruan Conference Room, 600 Foster St., Evanston Contact: Diana Marek, d-marek@northwestern.edu, 847-491-2280 George Hamlin, with a background in aerospace and an interest in railroads, presents railroad photography from the perspective of the traveler and with a view to disappearing idiosyncrasies in train signals. Neighborhood and Community Relations www.northwestern.edu/communityrelations Klutznick Lecture in Jewish Civilization, David Nirenberg (University of Chicago): Neighboring Faiths – Judaism, Christianity, and Islam Tuesday, April 12, 7:30- 8:30 PM, free Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston Contact: Nancy Gelman, jewish-studies@northwestern.edu, 847-491-2612 David Nirenberg’s interdisciplinary scholarship focuses on how Jewish, Christian, and Islamic societies have interacted and thought about each other. Buffett Emerging Global Leader Award Inaugural Lecture, Khalida Brohi: Unleashing Women’s Potential in Pakistan Wednesday, April 13, 7:00 PM, free McCormick Foundation Center, Tribune Forum, 1870 Campus Dr., Evanston Contact: Jeff Cernucan, j-cernucan@northwestern.edu, 847-467-2770 The Buffett Award is voted on by Northwestern undergraduates and recognizes the accomplishments of global leaders early in their career. Khalida Brohi launched Sughar Empowerment Society Pakistan in 2009 to offer opportunities for women, particularly in launching rural businesses. April 2016 25 Private Equity Venture Capital Conference Wednesday, April 13, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, $70 student, $175 Kellogg alumni, $230 corporate Contact: Mark Fleming, mfleming2016@kellogg.northwestern.edu The conference will address opportunities and challenges in healthcare, energy, and technology, and evaluate alternative capital providers. Keynote speakers are Stephen G. Woodsum, co-founder of Summit Partners, and Tod Francis, Managing Director of Shasta Ventures. Myers Symposium: New Studies in Islamic Painting Thursday, April 14, 4:00 – 7:00 PM, free, at Art Institute of Chicago Friday, April 15, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, free, at University Library, 1970 Campus Dr., Evanston Contact: Mel Keiser, mel.keiser@northwestern.edu, 847-491-7077 A two-day symposium of Islamic art historians presenting studies on illuminated manuscripts in pre-modern Islamic lands, examining the relationships between word and image as well as patronage and reception. Christina Lafont (Northwestern): Sovereignty and the International Protection of Human Rights Friday, April 15, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, free 1902 Sheridan Rd., Evanston Contact: Jeff Cernucan, j-cernucan@northwestern.edu, 847-467-2770 Christina Lafont argues that the United Nations’ “Responsibility to Protect” doctrine, which allows interventions to prevent human rights violations, can strengthen rather than weaken state sovereignty. David Figlio (Northwestern): Family Disadvantage and the Gender Gap in Educational and Behavioral Outcomes Monday, April 18, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, free Chambers Hall, Ruan Conference Room, 600 Foster St., Evanston Contact: Ellen Dunleavy, e-dunleavy@northwestern.edu, 847-491-8705 David Figlio, director of Northwestern’s Institute for Policy Research, presents research. Part of the Fay Lomax Cook Monday Colloquium Series. The Fight for Fair Fruit: Beyond the Seal Screening and Panel Tuesday, April 19, 7:00 – 8:00 PM Location TBD A documentary by two Northwestern alumna about fair trade bananas and a movement to change the banana industry. A panel will follow with: Dan Koeppel: winner of the James Beard Award for writing on bananas Katherine Nagasawa: creator of Beyond the Seal Leah Varjacques: creator of Beyond the Seal Nicole Vitello: President of Oke USA Fruit Company, a 100% fair trade banana importer Amber Zook: produce lead at Dill Pickle Cooperative in Chicago Neighborhood and Community Relations www.northwestern.edu/communityrelations E. Tendayi Achiume (University of California – Los Angeles): Political Authority, the International Criminal Court, and the Future of International Criminal Justice in Africa Wednesday, April 20, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, free 620 Library Place, Evanston Contact: african-studies@northwestern.edu, 847-491-7323 This lecture argues that the African Union’s criticisms of the International Criminal Court, a permanent tribunal to prosecute international crimes, is best understood as directing attention to how an international justice regime undermines African states’ political authority rather than as discredited complaints. Barbara Mundy (Fordham): The Death of Aztec Tenochtitlan, the Birth of Mexico City Wednesday, April 20, 5:00 – 6:30 PM, free Harris Hall, 1881 Sheridan Rd., Evanston Contact: Mel Keiser, mel.keiser@northwestern.edu, 847-491-7077 Barbara Mundy will discuss topics from her work on Tenochtitlan-Mexico City and in digital humanities. Rabih Alameddine, An Unnecessary Woman Wednesday, April 20, 5:30-6:30 PM, free University Hall Rm. 201, 1897 Sheridan Rd., Evanston Contact: Stacy L. Oliver, s-oliver@northwestern.edu, 847-467-4099 Rabih Alemeddine is the Visiting Writer in Residence at the Center for the Writing Arts. He will read from his most recent book, An Unnecessary Woman, which was a finalist for the National Book Award and won the Arab-American Book Award. Annual Educational Coaching Conference: Better Conversations for Better Learning Thursday, April 21, 7:45 AM – 4:00 PM, $150 (lunch included) Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Dr., Evanston Contact: msedprog@sesp.northwestern.edu, 847-467-1458 The M.S. in Education program and its Educational Coaching Network are hosting Jim Knight (president of the Instructional Coaching Group) and Jamie Almazan (founder and leadership coach at The Equity Collaborative). Sacred Word: The Changing Meanings in Textual Cultures of Islamic Africa, A Symposium Dedicated to the Memory of John O. Hunwick Thursday, April 21, 9:00 AM – 4:00 AM, reception from 6:00 – 8:00 PM, free Friday, April 22, 9:00 – 4:45 AM, free 620 Library Place, Evanston Contact: african-studies@northwestern.edu, 847-491-7323 A two-day symposium in memory of the founder of Northwestern’s Institute for the Study of Islamic Thought in Africa (ISITA) will explore how African Muslims give aesthetic form to the sacred word. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education. April 2016 26 The Sexualities Project at Northwestern (SPAN) Annual Workshop Keynote, Gayle Rubin (University of Michigan) Thursday, April 21, 5:00 – 7:00 PM Location TBD Contact: Eliot Colin, eliot.colin@northwestern.edu, 847-467-4957 Gayle Rubin will headline a workshop of guest speakers on sexuality, race, inequality, and public health. Black Politics History and Theory Workshop, After #Ferguson, After #Baltimore: The Challenge of Black Death and Black Life for Black Political Thought Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23, 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM Hotel Orrington, Heritage Room, 1710 Orrington Ave., Evanston Contact: caah@northwestern.edu, 847-491-5122 Speakers will discuss topics including black politics, protest movements, and racial policing. The workshop includes a screening and discussion of Wilmington on Fire, about the massacre of African-Americans in Wilmington, NC in 1898, with director Christopher Everett and narrator Larry Foster. Lori Beaman (Northwestern): Agricultural Investments in Mali Friday, April 22, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, free 1902 Sheridan Rd., Evanston Contact: Jeff Cernucan, jcernucan@northwestern.edu, 847-467-2770 Lori Beaman is a recipient of the National Science Foundation Early Career Development grant and will discuss political barriers African farmers face to adopting seemingly-profitable technologies like hybrid seeds. David Kaiser (Massachusetts Institute of Technology): Cold War Curvature – Measuring and Modeling Gravity in Postwar American Physics Monday, April 25, 4:00 – 5:30 PM, free University Hall Rm. 201, 1897 Sheridan Rd., Evanston Contact: Natasha O. Dennison, n-dennison@northwestern.edu, 847-491-3525 Although Albert Einstein is conceived of as a loner, he was very involved in politics. This lecture examines the ways in which Einstein’s theory of relativity was embedded in, and at times engulfed by, the tumult of world politics. Neighborhood and Community Relations www.northwestern.edu/communityrelations Ben S. Bernanke (Brookings Institution) Monday, April 25, 5:30 – 6:45 pm, free Donald P. Jacobs Center, Leverone Auditorium, 2001 Sheridan Rd., Evanston Contact: s-muir@northwestern.edu, 847-491-5140 Former chairman of the Federal Reserve (2006-14) and current Brookings Institution Distinguished Fellow in Residence Ben S. Bernanke will have a conversation with Kellogg Professor of Finance Janice C. Eberly, former Chief Economist of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Bruce Hoffman (Georgetown University): Anonymous Soldiers – The Struggle for Israel, 1917-1947 Tuesday, April 26, 5:00 – 6:30 PM, free McCormick Foundation Center Forum, 1870 Campus Dr., Evanston Contact: Nancy Gelman, jewish-studies@northwestern.edu, 847-491-2612 Bruce Hoffman was appointed by Congress as commissioner on the review of the FBI’s response to 9/11, and was lead author of the commission’s final report. Anonymous Soldiers was named Jewish Book of the Year and an “Editor’s Choice” by The New York Times. The book explores how Britain failed to reconcile Arab and Jewish demands, laying the groundwork of the modern day Middle East, and the methodologies of terrorism. Co-sponsored by the Office of the President, the Buffett Institute for Global Studies, Religious Studies, Political Science, and Northwestern Hillel. Diana Dimitrova (University of Montreal): Hinduism and Its Others in Bollywood Film of the 2000s Wednesday, April 27, 4:00 – 6:30 PM, free Rebecca Crown Center, Hardin Hall, 633 Clark St., Evanston Contact: r-guenkova@northwestern.edu, 847-491-3611 Diana Dimitrova has written extensively on Hinduism and South Asian religions, and will speak of Hinduism in modern Indian cinema. Anver Emon (University of Toronto): Religious Pluralism and Islamic Law – Tolerance and Its Limits & Open Forum on ISIS and the U.S. Lecture on Thursday, April 28, 12:00 – 1:30 PM at Scott Hall, Ripton Room, 601 University Place, Evanston; Forum on Thursday, April 28, 3:00 – 4:30 PM at The Graduate School, 2122 Sheridan Rd, Rm. 140, Evanston Contact: Gina Giliberti, ginagiliberti2020@u.northwestern.edu Anver M. Emon is a leading scholar of Islamic law and a consultant for governments and NGOs. His research focuses on premodern and modern Islamic law and Shari’a law inside and outside the Muslim world. An open forum moderated by Professor of Political Science Elizabeth Shakman Hurd will discuss ISIS and the U.S. April 2016 27 Lectures in the Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Doug Lenat, President and CEO of Cycorp: Truths That Aren’t Tuesday, April 5, 4:00 – 5:30 PM, free Swift Hall Rm. 107, 2029 Sheridan Rd., Evanston Contact: Benjamin Dionysus, cogsci@northwestern.edu, 847-467-2035 Doug Lenat’s company Cycorp is using artificial intelligence to build a computer capable of receiving and implementing instructions without millions of subroutines much like in Star Trek. He will speak on how we know what we know and make sense of information. Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Distinguished Speaker Bob Barmish (University of Wisconsin-Madison) Wednesday, April 6, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, free Ford Motor Company Engineering Design Center Rm. 1-350, 2133 Sheridan Rd., Evanston Contact: Lana Kiperman, lana@ece.northwestern.edu, 847-467-0028 Bob Barmish’s research currently concentrates on bridging feedback control theory and complex financial markets. Dr. Mounir Zok (U.S. Olympic Committee): How Technology is Changing Sports, Forever! Thursday, April 7, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, free Ford Motor Company Engineering Design Center ITW Classroom, 2133 Sheridan Rd., Evanston Contact: Sarah Ann Stein, sarah.stein@northwester n.edu, 847-491-8670 Dr. Mounir Zok is a senior sports technologist from the U.S. Olympic Committee who will speak about wearable technology and the quantified self, and how U.S. athletes are using these opportunities to prepare for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics. Neighborhood and Community Relations www.northwestern.edu/communityrelations Roger F. Malina (University of Texas at Dallas): How an Astrophysicist Came to Work in a School of Art and Technology – The Role of Hybrid Art-Science Practices Today Thursday, April 7, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, free McCormick Foundation Center Forum, 1870 Campus Drive, Evanston Contact: CIERA@northwestern.edu, 847-4918646 Sponsored by the Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics (CIERA) for their spring Interdisciplinary Colloquium. 12th Annual Lewis Landsberg Research Day Thursday, April 7, 1:00 – 5:00 PM, free Robert H. Lurie Medical Research Center Hughes Auditorium, 303 E. Superior, Chicago Contact: Research Office, fsm-research@northwestern.edu, 312-503-1499 Learn about research at the Feinberg School of Medicine with poster sessions by faculty and medical students. The keynote speaker will be Eric Olson, chair of molecular biology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Aashish Clerk (McGill University): Quantum Quivering from Dissipation and Noise Friday, April 8, 4:00 – 5:00 PM, free Technological Institute L211, 2145 Sheridan Rd., Evanston Contact: Pamela Villalovoz, pmv@northwestern.edu Aashish Clerk explores how dissipation in quantum behavior, normally a nuisance, can be used to prepare quantum states and functionalities in optomechanical systems. Andrei Derevianko (University of Nevada, Reno): Dark Matter Search with Atomic Clocks and GPS Tuesday, April 12, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, free Technological Institute Rm. F160, 2145 Sheridan Rd., Evanston Contact: Monica Brown, monica.brown@northwestern.edu, 847-491-7650 Atomic clocks in a network have the potential to be a powerful tool in search of dark matter by tracking changes in fundamental constants. April 2016 28 Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Distinguished Speaker Hanan Samet (University of Maryland): Reading News with Maps by Exploiting Spatial Synonyms Wednesday, April 13, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, free Ford Motor Company Engineering Design Center Rm. 1-350, 2133 Sheridan Rd., Evanston Contact: Lana Kiperman, lana@ece.northwestern.edu, 847-467-0028 Hanan Samet speaks of the mechanisms and issues of NewsStand, a map query interface monitoring RSS feeds that approximates a search, thus permitting the use of spatial synonyms instead of a limited query string. Dr. Jil C. Tardiff (University of Arizona): From Computational Biophysics to Animal Models – Developing a New Paradigm and Eventual Targeted Treatments for Sarcomeric Cardiomyopathies Wednesday, April 13, 4:00 – 5:00 PM, free Robert H. Lurie Medical Research Center Baldwin Auditorium, 303 E. Superior, Chicago Contact: Kari LeBeau, k-lebeau@northwestern.edu, 312503-0344 Dr. Jil C. Tardiff is a professor of cellular and molecular medicine and director of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Clinic at the University of Arizona. Keratins and Lamins Unite to Protect the Liver: Disease Perspectives and Therapeutic Approaches Thursday, April 14, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, free Wieboldt Hall North Entrance Rm. 308, 339 E. Chicago Ave, Chicago Contact: Barbara Jaron, b-jaron@northwestern.edu, 312-503-4215 Feinberg School of Medicine’s cell and molecular biology department will host Dr. Bishr Omary from the University of Michigan Medical School. Johan de Kleer (Xerox Palo Alto Research Center): Reclaiming Security for Web Programmers Monday, April 18, 2:00 – 3:00 PM Ford Motor Company Engineering Design Center, ITW Auditorium, 2133 Sheridan Rd., Evanston Contact: Lana Kiperman, lana@eecs.northwestern.edu, 847-491-3451 Johan de Kleer is the Director for the Systems and Practices Laboratory at the Xerox Palo Alto Center, and will speak about fostering problem solving skills among web programmers. Neighborhood and Community Relations www.northwestern.edu/communityrelations David Wineland (National Institute of Standards and Technology, University of Colorado) Contact: Pamela Villalovoz, pmv@northwestern.edu, 847-491-3644 Nobel Prize-winner (Physics, 2012) David Wineland presents a series of lectures about experiments on atomic ions confined in electromagnetic traps and laser-cooled. Part of Physics and Astronomy’s Heilborn Lectures. Tuesday, April 19, 2:00 PM, Tech L211, 2145 Sheridan Rd., Evanston Single-Atom Optical Clocks: Using single trapped atomic ions to precisely measure optical frequencies Thursday, April 21, 4:00 PM, Tech LR4, 2145 Sheridan Rd., Evanston Atomic Phase Measurements Beyond the Standard Quantum Limit: Using entangle states to increase spectroscopic sensitivity and new methods for detection Friday, April 22, 4:00 PM, Tech Ryan Auditorium, 2145 Sheridan Rd., Evanston Quantum Computers and Schrödinger’s Cat: A discussion on computers based on quantum mechanics Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Distinguished Speaker Norm Jouppi (Google) Wednesday, April 20, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, free Ford Motor Company Engineering Design Center Rm. 1-350, 2133 Sheridan Rd., Evanston Contact: Lana Kiperman, lana@ece.northwestern.edu, 847-467-0028 Norm Jouppi is Distinguished Hardware Engineer known for innovations in computer memory systems, particularly in high-performance microprocessors, has 75 U.S. patents, and is an alum of Northwestern. Jeff Silver (CEO of Coyote, a UPS Company) Wednesday, April 20, 7:30 – 9:30 PM, free Donald P. Jacobs Center, OCL Forum, 2001 Sheridan Rd., Evanston Contact: Diana Marek, d-marek@northwestern.edu, 847-491-2280 Jeff Silver is the founder of Coyote, which provides brokerage services for shippers and transportation management services, and became a subsidiary to UPS in 2015. He started his career at American Backhaulers and wrote the truck-matching software that grew the company to one of the largest freight brokerages of the time. He serves on the board of the Northwestern University Transportation Center. This is the 2016 William A. Patterson Transportation Lecture. April 2016 29 John Lazarev (New York University): Simulating the Dynamic Effects of Horizontal Mergers – U.S. Airlines Thursday, April 21, 4:00 – 5:00 PM, free Chambers Hall, Ruan Conference Center, 600 Foster St., Evanston Contact: Diana Marek, d-marek@northwestern.edu, 847-491-2280 John Lazarev speaks of a new method to study medium and long-run effects in mergers using the airline industry, arguing that a merger of major hub carriers can lead to increased entry by low-cost carriers and offsetting concentrating effects. Asghar Esmaeeli (Southern Illinois University): Computational Simulations of Electrohydrodynamics of Suspensions of Liquid Drops Monday, April 25, 4:00 – 6:00 PM, free Technological Institute Rm. M416, 2145 Sheridan Rd., Evanston Contact: Beth Siculan, b-siculan@northwestern.edu, 847-491-3345 Asghar Esmaeeli discusses the interaction of an electric field and drops, and seeks to understand the underlying mechanisms behind the collective behavior of drops. A colloquium of the Applied Mathematics department. 9th Annual ANSER Symposium, with Keynote by Leif Hammarström (Uppsala University, Sweden) Keynote on Thursday, April 28, 5:00 – 6:00 PM, free at the Pancoe-NSUHS Life Sciences Pavilion, 2200 Campus Dr., Evanston Symposium on Friday, April 29, 9:00 AM -4:15 PM, free at the Hotel Orrington, Hinman Room, 1710 Orrington Ave., Evanston Contact: Sean Irwin, sean.irwin@northwestern.edu, 847-467-4910 The Argonne-Northwestern Solar Energy Research Center (ANSER) will host Leif Hammarström of the Swedish Consortium for Artificial Photosynthesis that develops photochemical and photobiological systems for solar fuel production. Neighborhood and Community Relations www.northwestern.edu/communityrelations April 2016 30 Professional Development Northwestern offers mini courses to help staff, faculty, and the community develop skills, further their careers, and grow personally. Courses are generally half or full days. Topics include programs like Excel and Photoshop, leadership and managerial development, and training on Northwestern systems. To enroll in a course, go to www.northwestern.edu/hr/workplace-learning/ or call Workplace Learning at 847-467-5081. Computer Applications HRD235: SharePoint Wed, April 6, 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM, $115 NU/$175 Public Parkes Hall, 127, 1870 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208 Designed for those new to SharePoint, a file sharing platform. HRD159: Excel 2013 - Beyond the Basics Thurs, April 7, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, $165 NU/$350 Public Wieboldt Hall Rm. 415, 339 E. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 Learn time-saving tricks like formulas, Autofill, absolute and relative references, formatting, and the new SmartArt Leadership and Management HRD501: Giving and Receiving Feedback Wed, April 13, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM, free Norris University Center Rm. 207, 1999 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208 A highly interactive workshop on feedback to peers and managers, as well as effective performance feedback. Design HRD228: Communicating in InDesign Tues, April 1, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, $175 Parkes Hall Rm. 127, 1870 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208 Explore core features of InDesign. Activities include creating brochures, modifying objects, text boxes, templates, and exporting documents to print or the web. HRD229: Creating Complex Documents in InDesign Tues, April 1, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM, $175 Parkes Hall Rm. 127, 1870 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208 Building on HRD228, this course focuses on newsletters and books, master pages, HTML features, and grids. HRD241: Capturing, Editing, and Optimizing Images in Photoshop Mon, April 18, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, $140 Parkes Hall Rm. 127, 1870 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208 Learn how to resize and crop images, adjust resolutions and colors, use layers, create composite images, and filters. HRD520: Writing Difficult Messages Fri, April 22, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM, $145 NU/$245 Public Norris University Center Rm. 103, 1999 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208 Build goodwill or minimize negative feelings in difficult circumstances with the right tone and content. HRD630: Speaking with Confidence and Clarity Fri, April 22, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, $305 NU Wieboldt Hall Rm. 339, 339 E. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 Discover strategies to calm your nerves, engage listeners, build your confidence, be clear and concise, and think on your feet. HRD502: Leading Performance Discussions Wed, April 27, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM, free Norris University Center Rm. 207, 1999 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208 Managers learn and practice leading performance discussions focusing on giving constructive feedback and dealing with difficult situations. HRD242: Layering and Transforming Images in Photoshop Mon, April 18, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, $140 Parkes Hall Rm. 127, 1870 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208 Building on HRD241, this course explores how to address common problems in photographs, use images effectively in communications, and more advanced techniques. Neighborhood and Community Relations www.northwestern.edu/communityrelations April 2016 31 et ra to O A K AV E . Ch ic DAV I S S T. M A P L E AV E . ag o 1201 Davis CTA Station LEON PL. R I D G E AV E . DAV I S S T. 1201 Davis University Police DA VIS Inset is 1/3 mile west Hilton Orrington S T. Rebecca Crown Center Music Admin. Blomquist Recreation Center LIBR ARY PL . Student Residences International Office McManus Living-Learning Center Business Office Lutkin Hall CH UR CH Parkes Hall Student Residences Scott Hall Leverone Hall S T. RK S T. SH Weber Arch Harris Hall I DA N R D School of Professional Studies . Student Residences Fisk Hall Locy Hall A CIR RTS . Sailing Center City Emergency “Blue Light” telephones (maintained by the city of Evanston) Emergency “Blue Light” telephones Metra railroad station CTA el station Bicycle/pedestrian path Service road (authorized vehicles only) Campus access road future site of Kellogg Global Hub Lakeside Fields Leonard B. Thomas Athletic Complex Ryan Center for the Musical Arts South Campus Parking Garage Parking Services Office DR Parking CLE Louis Hall Marshall Dance Center Regenstein Hall McCormick Auditorium Norris University Center Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts Segal Visitors Center McCormick Foundation Center Annie May Swift Hall Beach LAKE MICHIGAN Hogan Biological Sciences Building Pancoe-NSUHS Life Sciences Pavilion Pick-Staiger Concert Hall Allen Center Block Museum Annenberg Hall University Library John Evans Alumni Center Student Residences Crowe Hall Frances Searle Building N. CAMPUS DR. Silverman Hall Ryan Hall Norris Aquatics Center Henry Crown Sports Pavilion/ Combe Tennis Center North Campus Parking Garage Cook Hall Mudd Library Kresge Centennial Hall Deering Library Owen L. Coon Forum Levere Memorial Temple ER The Rock Swift Hall Cresap Laboratory University Hall Deering Meadow Millar Chapel CLA Shanley Hall Jacobs Center Arthur Andersen Hall Lunt Hall Dearborn Observatory Catalysis Center NORTHWESTERN PL. Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary Ford Motor Company Engineering Design Center Shakespeare Garden Ryan Family Auditorium Technological Institute Student Residences Cahn Auditorium E M E R S O N S T. Student Residences Searle Hall Foster-Walker Complex TECH DR. TECH DR. Student Residences Student Residences Patten Gymnasium Chambers Hall F O S T E R S T. Family Institute Sheil Catholic Center GARRETT PL. H AV E N S T. N OY E S S T. Tennis Courts DA R T M O U T H P L . Tennis Courts C O L FA X S T. Student Residences Long Field M I L B U R N S T. Career Advancement Wieboldt House (one block north) President’s Residence 2601 Orrington Avenue Canterbury House Fiedler Hillel Center Human Resources Student Residences 1800 Sherman Music Practice C H U R C H S T. FOSTER S I M P S O N S T. 2020 Ridge Lutheran Center Inset is one block north and 3/4 mile west Anderson Hall S I M P S O N S T. UNIVERSITY PL. H A M L I N S T. S I M P S O N S T. Inset is 1-1/2 blocks south and 1/3 mile west CTA Station C E N T R A L S T. Ryan Field McGaw Memorial Hall/ Welsh-Ryan Arena Sharon J. Drysdale Field . Metra Station CTA Station C L A R K S T. 1801 Maple UNIVERSITY PL. E M E R S O N S T. Engelhart Hall F O S T E R S T. GAFFIELD PL. N OY E S S T. Byron S.Coon Sports Center Nicolet Football Center Rocky Miller Park I S A B E L L A S T. S H E R M A N AV E . University Police UNIVERSITY PL. GARNETT PL. M C H U R C H S T. C L A R K S T. 2020 Ridge LEON PL. S I M P S O N S T. LEONARD PL. N OY E S S T. G R A N T S T. C O L FA X S T. L I N C O L N S T. 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