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December 9, 2024
Northwestern’s 2025 MLK Commemoration continues this week with a great slate of events, including a keynote from Chicago historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas. Here are a few other highlights to check out this week.
A boundless constellation
Take a trip downtown to see the Art Institute of Chicago’s “Project a Black Planet: The Art and Culture of Panafrica.” Co-curated by Antawan Byrd, an assistant professor of art history, this expansive special exhibition features around 350 objects from artists on four continents.
“Project a Black Planet” runs through March 30, at the Art Institute of Chicago, 111 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. See hours and admission information here (and if you’re an undergraduate, don’t forget your Wildcard for free admission).
Ready, set, start-up
Get to know Northwestern’s entrepreneurial community at an open house hosted by The Garage. Presentations about different ways to get involved in entrepreneurship on-campus will be followed by Q&As and opportunities for casual chats to learn more.
The open house is at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 15, at The Garage, Henry Crown Sports Pavilion, 2311 Campus Drive, Evanston. Register here.
AI around the globe
Join the Buffett Institute and leading strategists and researchers for a daylong symposium on artificial intelligence and geopolitics. Experts will offer insights into AI’s increasing influence on national security, global power dynamics and more in lectures and panels.
The symposium begins at 8:45 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16, on the second floor of 720 University Place, Evanston. Register here to attend in person or virtually.
Plan ahead
Start dreaming about warm, sunny days during SummerFest, where students can learn about summer opportunities, including internships, courses, grants and more. Additionally, brief how-to sessions will cover useful topics such as asking for letters of recommendation.
SummerFest begins at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 16, in the Louis Room, Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Drive, Evanston.
Volley to victory
Come out to cheer on men’s tennis as the team starts its spring season with a doubleheader against University of Illinois Chicago and Saint Joseph’s University.
Matches are at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 17, at Combe Tennis Center, 2311 N. Campus Drive, Evanston.
Expanding the conversation
When it comes to cannabis legalization’s impact on public health, cannabis use usually takes center stage. Drake University professor William Garriott examines what happens when justice reform becomes part of this conversation in a lecture sponsored by the Global Health Studies program.
Garriott will speak at noon on Friday, Jan. 17, in room 121, University Hall, 1897 Sheridan Road, Evanston. Register here to attend in person or via Zoom.
Chamber masterworks
Enjoy world-class performances as the Bienen School of Music’s annual Winter Chamber Music Festival continues this weekend with performances from the Vertavo String Quartet and the Viano Quartet.
The Vertavo String Quartet performs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 17, and the Viano Quartet performs at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 19, at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. Buy tickets here.
