Frequently Asked Questions
Please see below for a list of frequently asked questions about Lawrence B. Dumas Domain Dinners. Any additional questions may be directed to Kristi Hubbard, Director of Planning for University Priorities and Collaborative Engagement in the Office of the President.
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What is the primary purpose of Domain Dinners?
The Lawrence B. Dumas Domain Dinner program was founded in 1998 as a mechanism for stimulating interdisciplinary faculty connection and collaboration. Beyond its utility in connecting scholars at Northwestern, the events seek to advance priority areas of research by highlighting and catalyzing cross-disciplinary research initiatives at Northwestern.
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Who is invited to Domain Dinners?
Due to space limitations, attendance at Domain Dinners is by invitation only and is designed primarily for tenure-line and other research-active faculty at Northwestern.
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I received an invitation to a Domain event. Can I bring a guest or forward the invitation to a colleague?
Attendance at Domain Dinners is limited to the faculty to whom the invitation was originally extended. However, exceptions can be made in certain cases, especially if the additional invitation would help advance research efforts at the University. Please contact Kristi Hubbard, Director of Planning for University Priorities and Collaborative Engagement in the Office of the President, to discuss.
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How can I recommend a Domain Dinner topic?
Topics may be suggested by individuals in the Northwestern community by emailing Kristi Hubbard. -
How are Domain Dinner topics chosen?
Proposed topics are recorded for consideration and Domain Dinner organizers work with potential faculty presenters to understand how a Domain event might catalyze Northwestern's research in the proposed area and/or support University priorities. On a periodic basis, the Office of the Provost, Office of the President and Office for Research provide input on the proposed topics and identify those that are of highest potential impact.
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Who can present at a Domain event?
To achieve the program’s mission of enhancing interdisciplinary connection and research, Domain Dinner faculty presenters must be tenured or tenure-line faculty of Northwestern, represent multiple departments and schools across the University, demonstrate the value of Northwestern’s interdisciplinary approach to research and education and have the ability to deliver a compelling and engaging presentation.
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How are Domain Dinner presenters chosen?
Presenters are selected in coordination with the Office of the Provost, Office of the President, Office for Research and faculty leaders in the proposed topic area.
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What topics have been hosted in the past?
A complete list of past Lawrence B. Dumas Domain events can be found here.