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December 9, 2024
We’ve got a big weekend ahead with plenty of homecoming festivities, including Saturday’s football game versus Ohio State at Wrigley Field. Here’s what else to look forward to this week.
Students shape the collection
Cara Romero, the artist of The Block Museum of Art’s latest student associate acquisitions, will discuss her practice and the new additions to the museum’s collection.
The conversation with Romero is at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at The Block Museum of Art, 40 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. RSVP here.
Brew a cup
When it comes to our health, is caffeine a friend or a foe? Feinberg’s Marilyn C. Cornelis reviews the latest in dietary caffeine research in humans, including consumption patterns and guidelines, physiological effects and more.
The talk is at noon on Thursday, Nov. 14, in Baldwin Auditorium, Robert H. Lurie Medical Research Center, 303 E. Superior St., Chicago. Register to attend in person or via Zoom.
The jazz of physics
Enjoy a jazz performance followed by a talk from physicist and jazz musician Stephon Alexander during the 15th anniversary public lecture from Northwestern’s Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics.
The event begins at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, at Lutkin Memorial Hall, 700 University Place, Evanston. Register here.
Interact with art
“I came here to weep” is an interactive performance installation led by choreographer and interdisciplinary artist Yanira Castro. The work examines U.S. territorial possession and Puerto Rican sovereignty and invites the audience into a collective exorcism.
Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, and Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Wirtz Center Theater, Abbott Hall, 710 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. Purchase tickets here.
Reflect and remember
Commemorate the Sand Creek Massacre and reflect on Northwestern's role in supporting the healing efforts of the Cheyenne and Arapaho communities with remarks and a procession, followed by a fire, reflection and warm drinks at the Center for Native American and Indigenous Research.
The procession begins at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18, in front of the John Evans Alumni Center, 1800 Sheridan Road, Evanston.
Leadership for growth
Although Black residents comprise only 16% of Evanston’s population, Black Evanstonians currently hold many crucial political, managerial, and civic leadership posts. In a panel hosted by Northwestern’s Black Studies Department, Black Evanston leaders share and discuss their visions for and practices towards growing Black Evanston.
The panel is at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18, at Second Baptist Church, 1717 Benson Ave., Evanston.
Slam dunk
November has brought the start of basketball season: Come out to cheer for men’s basketball as they take on the Montana State Bobcats on Tuesday.
The ’Cats play at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at Welsh-Ryan Arena, 2705 Ashland Ave., Evanston. Buy tickets here.
