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CIC Events

Feb
10
2026

"Free 'Em All: A Look at the War on Islam, Political Prisoners & Prisoners of War"

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Off-Campus

Free 'Em All: A Look at the War on Islam, Political Prisoners & Prisoners  of War" is a lecture by  Abbas Muntaqim that situates the war on Islam within the broader historical trajectory of Europe's colonization of  Africa and the enslavement of African peoples. In this lecture, Muntaqim conceptualizes carcerality as an extension of the Crusades  and traces the genealogy of political prisoners and political prisoners  of war through this historical and religious development. Muntaqim's lecture will be followed by Q/A with attendees.   Co-Sponsored with NU Weinberg Center on International and Area Studies, NU Political Science, NU Buffet Institute, Kaplan Institute, NU Religious Studies, NU Black Studies, and Haymarket House.

Feb
12
2026

ANUW Leadership Development Coffee Chat: Navigating challenging situations and being an effective communicator

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, Online

Quarterly Coffee Chat on Leadership The Leadership Development Committee of the Association of Northwestern University Women (ANUW) warmly invites you to participate in our quarterly coffee chat, where colleagues gather to discuss important leadership topics. Topic Navigating challenging situations and being an effective communicator Event Format Each coffee chat begins with a brief presentation that introduces the designated leadership topic, setting the stage for discussion and reflection. Following the presentation, attendees will be divided into smaller groups, allowing for more focused and meaningful conversations. This structure is designed to enhance the overall experience and promote impactful exchanges among participants.

Feb
12
2026

CAAH/Chabraja lecture

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Evanston

Chabraja/Center for African American History Distinguished Lecture in African American History. To be given by Ula Taylor, Professor and Department Chair in the Department of African American Studies & African Diaspora Studies at Berkeley.