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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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).
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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
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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:
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special performances and guest artists
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orchestras
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bands
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choirs
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faculty recitals
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jazz
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new compositions
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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:
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camping equipment (tents, backpacks, etc.)
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grills and stoves
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coolers, picnic baskets, tables, chairs
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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:
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swimming and swim lessons (available without membership)
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summer access to North Beach
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tennis lessons
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the Sailing Center’s adult sail classes and youth sailing summer camps
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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:
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cardiovascular equipment
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strength and weight-lifting equipment
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basketball, tennis, squash, and racquetball courts
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group exercise and fitness studios
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wellness suite for fitness assessments and massage therapy
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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:
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personal and group training
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private yoga and Pilates
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meditation and mindfulness courses
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massage: deep tissue, hot stone, reflexology, Swedish, sugar foot scrub,
aroma therapy, and sports
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monthly fitness presentation on fitness and healthy lifestyles
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Pro Shop that sells apparel, swimming equipment, tennis equipment, and
racquet stringing and regripping supplies
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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.
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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.
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Sundays, April 3 – May 22: 12:15 – 12:45 PM
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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.
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Sundays, April 3 – May 22 and June 12 – July 31: 1:00 – 1:45 PM (all
levels), 2:00 – 2:45 PM (all levels)
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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.
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Sundays, April 3 – May 22 or June 12 – July 31: 3:00 – 3:30 PM
(beginner), 3:40 – 4:15 PM (intermediate)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Upcoming games:
May 4 at DePaul University
May 6-8 at Purdue University
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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