Navigating Northwestern Academics
An event series for undergrads
Navigating Northwestern Academics is a series of casual, interactive forums designed to help undergraduates find their best footing in negotiating the sometimes-rocky path toward their academic goals. These events may be especially useful for first-year students, but all Northwestern undergrads are welcome.
Winter 2024 Sessions
Demystifying the Role of Faculty: Creating a Connection with your Professors
- Thursday, January 18th, 5:30-7pm
Hear from FGLI faculty and students on how to navigate relationships with faculty and create meaningful connections. Participants will have a chance to talk with panelists, so bring your questions! Dinner provided.
Faculty & Staff Panelists:
- Neal Blair, Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth and Planetary Sciences
- Myrna Garcia, Associate Professor of Instruction, Latina and Latino Studies
- Christine McCary, Asst Dean of Academic Advising, Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences, and Professor of Instruction, Department of Molecular Biosciences.
Managing Your Course Reading and Writing Load: Tricks of the Trade from Northwestern Experts
- Tuesday, February 16th, 5-6:30pm
Join ASLA to hear from faculty and experienced students about critical strategies for success in reading- and writing-intensive courses. Join us and learn about the study strategies, in-class practices, and other habits that can help you stay on track in demanding courses that require substantial reading and writing.
Faculty & Staff Panelists:
- Elizabeth Lenaghan, Director and Associate Professor of Instruction, Cook Family Writing Program; Assistant Director, The Writing Place
- Joanna Grisinger, Associate Professor of Instruction; Director of Legal Studies and Director of Undergraduate Studies; Center for Legal Studies
- Robert Ward, Assistant Professor of Instruction, Weinberg College Advisor, Cook Family Writing Program & African American Studies Department
Watch for additional offerings!
Questions? Contact us!