Programs & Events                  

 Please join us for our fall programs and events.

Questions about a program or event?  Contact alecia.wartowski@northwestern.edu.

I don't know if I'm a feminist, but. . . 

NU Connections

Real Talk: How to Talk to a Friend about Relationship Violence

Listening to Your Heartsong: A Career/Life Planning Workshop

Power and Privilege: A Call to Action - Reimagining Inclusion

Work/Life Fit: It's Not Just for Women Anymore

ABC's of Childcare for Graduate Students

Girl Rising Screening

I don't know if I'm a feminist, but. . . .

I believe in equal work for equal pay
I want my voice to be heard
I want a seat at the table
. . . and much much more

A lot of people don’t want to talk about feminism. What is it? Am I a feminist? Have women achieved equality? Join us for a monthly discussion of hot topics that pertain to women. We will share short articles or view video clips at the start of each discussion. Where it goes from there, is up to you.
Bring your lunch and your viewpoints!

First Friday of every month from 12:00-1:00, starting October 4
Women’s Center - EV

Click here for this month's article.

NU Connections

Whether you have been at Northwestern a few days or a few months, we all have a need to connect with colleagues and expand our networks. Join the Women's Center as we welcome you to Northwestern and help provide you with a network of colleagues and access to resources to help make your career at Northwestern successful.

Lunch will be provided.  NOTE - This event is for female staff members who have been at Northwestern for 6 months or less.
Registration is now closed for this event. 

   October 10, 12:00-1:00 (1400 Abbott Hall, CH) 

October 11, 12:00-1:00 (2000 Sheridan, EV)

This event is co-sponsored by the Women's Center and ANUW.

 

Real Talk: How to Talk to a Friend about Relationship Violence

Learn about the warning signs and how to have that difficult conversation wiht friends who may be in unhealthy, unsafe relationships.  All genders welcome.

Monday, October 21, 7-8pm, Women's Center, EV

Listening to Your Heartsong: A Career/Life Planning Workshop

Are you feeling the need for a career shift? This workshop is for women who are thinking about making a career/life change, but aren't quite sure what they want to do. Maybe you're considering a change in direction, or thinking about scaling back, or something different altogether. If this sounds like you, then please join Dr. Regina Logan, Research Assistant Professor at Northwestern's School of Education and Social Policy for six weeks of self-discovery and career/life planning.

Every Tuesday from 12:00-1:30 for six weeks 
Starting October 22, ending November 26 
Women's Center, 1400 Abbott Hall 
Cost is $50 per person 
This program can only accept a limited number of participants. Please email alecia.wartowski@northwestern.edu to register.

Power and Privilege: A Call to Action

We are rarely comfortable talking about difference in our culture. Some believe that with a Black president, a shift towards legalized gay marriage and higher graduation rates for women than men, we have all become equal. Further probing tells us something different. At some point in our lives we all make a choice: do I sit and observe or do I take action?

The Women’s Center is taking action. We seek to move towards a community where inclusion and equity are ingrained in every part of who we are and what we do. Join us at our Series kick off on October 22. See details below.

Reimagining Inclusion: Connecting our Community through Collaboration and Innovation

Shirley M. Collado, PhD

The face of our campus is changing. At Northwestern our roles in that change vary, but through system-wide collaboration and shared responsibility, we can create a community where everyone can excel and feel welcome.

Join Shirley Collado as she speaks about building skills to transform our community into one where diversity and inclusion are imbedded in everything we do. With the right skills, innovation and teamwork, we can become a more inclusive university.

Tuesday, October 22

11:30-1:30 – Wieboldt Hall, Room 540 - Lunchtime keynote for Chicago staff, faculty and students

7:00-9:00- McCormick Tribune Auditorium - Evening keynote for Evanston students, staff and faculty

Wednesday, October 23

8:30-10:00 – Hilton Garden Inn - Breakfast workshop for mid-level staff in student focused units.

** This workshop is limited in size and scoop.  If you register, you will be notified of your acceptance via email.  This workshop is meant to compliment the keynote addresses, and participants should consider attending both.

 11:30-1:30 – Hilton Garden Inn - Luncheon Keynote for Evanston staff, faculty and students

Click here to register for this event

Work/Life Fit: It's Not Just for Women Anymore

David M. Perry is an associate professor of history at Dominican University. He writes essays on disability, parenting, history, and gender for publications such as: CNN, The Atlantic, The Chronicle of Higher Education, and The Nation. David will talk about keeping the big picture in perspective while focusing his attention on doing what’s next. He’s learned to be open with his university and his family about his needs, while also recognizing the privileged position from which he operates. His strategies, despite some stumbles along the way, have helped him get tenure and become a public advocate for causes that he values, all while serving as the primary caregiver for his children and keeping his marriage healthy. The presentation will be followed by a panel discussion with Northwestern faculty and staff members sharing their perspectives on these issues.

Evanston: Tuesday October 29th, Noon-1:30 p.m., Norris, Lake Room
Chicago: Wednesday October 30th, Noon-1:30 p.m., Lurie Center, Searle Seminar

To register, please RSVP to: carly.mclaughlin@northwestern.edu and include your location preference.

Co-sponsored by the Women's Center and the Office of Work/Life Resources

ABC's of Childcare for Graduate Students

Join Lori Anne Henderson, Director of the Office of Work/Life Resources as she explains current policies, provisions and opportunities for graduate students' child care options.

Monday, November 4, 12-1, Women's Center, EV

Tuesday, November 5, 12-1, Women's Center, CH

Co-sponsored by the Women's Center and the Office of Work/Life Resources 

Girl Rising Film Screening

Girls Rising is a groundbreaking film which tells the stories of 9 extraordinary girls from 9 countries.  It showcases the strength of the human spirit and the power of education to change the world.

Tuesday, November 12, 7pm, McCormick Auditorium, Norris

Seating is first come, first serve.

Co-sponorsored by the Women's Center, One Book One Northwestern, and The Center for Global Engagement.

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Evanston Campus Women's Center
2000 Sheridan Road
847-491-7360

Chicago Campus Women's Center
710 North Lake Shore Drive
1400 Abbott Hall
312-503-3400

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