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September 20, 2011

In spring of this year we asked you to tell us how we're doing by completing an online survey regarding AHEAD@NU.  We got over 100 responses, and all who responded were entered in a raffle for a $20 gift card to Starbucks.  Congratulations to our winner, Megan Krueger from Kellogg!

The results of that survey came back loud and clear: our members want more chances to socialize with each other and get to know their colleagues better.  That's why we're adding new positions to the steering committees in Evanston and Chicago.  The Social Chairs will focus on developing programming aimed at helping our members come together to learn about each other as professionals and friends.

You also helped us choose our fall quarter theme.  An overwhelming majority of you voted on the topic of University-Wide Change.  We hope you'll join us for the kick-off to this series, Effectively Managing Change at Northwestern featuring Jake Julia, on September 28 in Evanston, and October 3 in Chicago.

AHEAD@NU Announces Fall 2010 Lunch Hour Professional Development Series Theme
September 21, 2010

AHEAD@NU will sponsor three events on the Chicago and Evanston campuses during the fall quarter focused on the theme of Strategic Planning at Northwestern. The first session will be led by Vice President for Administration and Planning Marilyn McCoy. We hope you will join us.

Please see the events page for a listing of upcoming events.

Open Call for Interim Steering Committee Member from Chicago Campus
May 3, 2010

AHEAD@NU invites members of the Chicago Campus staff to apply for an interim position on the steering committee. Duties include helping to plan events, create themes, and develop the strategic plan for the university. Commitments include attendance at one committee meeting per month (on the Evanston campus), one brownbag event per month, and one special topic event per quarter. Please email us at AHEAD@northwestern.edu to nominate yourself or someone else. Nominations due by May15 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

To see the current members of the committee please visit the About Page.

AHEAD@NU Announces Upcoming Events
February 25, 2010

Please see the events page for the upcoming events.

AHEAD@NU Hosts First Professional Development Brown Bag Seminar
January 26, 2010

AHEAD@NU hosted the first seminar in the Professional Development Brown Bag Series. Attended by over 75 staff members of the university, attendees learned about the university budgeting process, where Northwestern stands financially, and current and future projects in development.

Follow up seminars will be hosted in February and March from staff members at various levels of the university to highlight the programs and projects relevant to university budgeting.

To see the presentation please visit the Previous Events Page.

Jim Hurley Announced As First Speaker
December 21, 2009

Jim Hurley has agreed to be the inaugural speaker for the AHEAD@NU Lunch Hour Professional Development Speaker Series. This session will be held on January 26th, 2010. Check the events page for more information.

AHEAD@NU Is Approved
December 10, 2009

On December 10, 2009 AHEAD@NU was approved by Eugene Sunshine (Sr. VP for Business and Finance) for a 6 month pilot period. Events to start in January. Special thanks go out to the following individuals and groups for their advice and support during the planning phases (in alpha order):

• Elizabeth Adams, Director of Research Administration, McCormick Administration
• Bill Banis, Vice President for Student Affairs
• Paul Corona, Director, Learning & Organization Development, Human Resources
• Jake Julia, Associate Vice President/Associate Provost Academic Initiatives,
• Leigha Kinnear, Manager, Learning & Organization Development, Human Resources
• Lee Roberson, Senior Web Applications/Software, University Relations
• Janie Savage, Assistant to Senior Vice President for Business & Finance
• Sepideh Sepasi, Director, Office of Change Management
• Eugene Sunshine, Senior Vice President for Business & Finance
• Northwestern Staff Advisory Council
• Association of Northwestern University Women