Northwestern graduation events set for 2026
October 28, 2025
This week, Northwestern begins its annual commemoration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the Winter Chamber Music Festival continues as well. Here are a few more highlights to put on your calendar this week. As always, all are welcome!
Poetry in progress
Attend an intimate poetry reading by author and poet Imani Elizabeth Jackson, hosted by the Black Arts Consortium as part of its Works in Progress series highlighting the ongoing work of Black artists.
The reading is at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 15, in Annie May Swift Hall, 1920 Campus Drive, Evanston. Register here.
Learn your library
Curious about working with original materials for your papers or projects? At this workshop, learn how to access Northwestern’s Special Collections and Archives and feel confident using primary sources in your research.
The workshop is at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 15, in room 200, Deering Library, 1937 Sheridan Road, Evanston. Register here to attend in person or virtually.
Journalism takes center stage
Through music, videos, photos and live actors, “Sanctuary Stories: A Journalism Theater Project” captures the lives touched by the immigration crackdown in Chicago. Actors present stories based on extensive reporting in this “living documentary” created by Medill’s Craig Duff and veteran journalist Stephen Franklin.
Performances are at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 16; Saturday, Jan. 17; and Sunday, Jan. 18, at the Windy City Playhouse, 3014 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago. Buy tickets here.
On the court
Men’s tennis takes on Vanderbilt as the team kicks off dual season with the first of five home matchups.
The team plays at noon on Saturday, Jan. 17, in Combe Tennis Center, 2311 N. Campus Drive, Evanston.
Law meets AI
U.S. District Court Judge Xavier Rodriguez talks about artificial intelligence in the judiciary in a distinguished speaker event hosted by the Northwestern Network for Collaborative Intelligence and the University’s Law and Technology Initiative.
The event is at 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20, in Thorne Auditorium, Rubloff Building, 375 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago. Register here to attend in person or virtually.
