The NULC Insider Series connects leadership donors with innovative faculty, prominent administrators, and inspiring students from across the University. Through exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes access, the series offers NULC members unique perspectives of what’s happening on campus, examples of their wide-reaching philanthropic impact, and updates on important Northwestern initiatives—straight from the sources.
March 2024
The Intersections of Journalism and Creative Writing
Enjoy a conversation with Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications faculty Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan ’97, the inaugural George R.R. Martin Chair in Storytelling, and Mei-Ling Hopgood, the William F. Thomas Professor of Journalism. Explore the works of these two award-winning writers while getting the inside scoop on storytelling at Medill.
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January 2023
Bringing a New Opera to Life
Ever wonder how an original opera comes to fruition? Journey behind the scenes of the Midwest premiere of Christopher Cerrone and Stephanie Fleischmann’s In a Grove, presented by Northwestern Opera Theater and featuring the Contemporary Music Ensemble.
June 2021
Supporting Students’ Academic and Professional Growth during COVID-19
Miriam G. Sherin, associate provost for undergraduate education; Peter Civetta, director of undergraduate research; and Kamilah Allen, director of student career advising, discuss what this unprecedented year has been like for Northwestern students. Learn how the University is supporting students and what education will look like as pandemic restrictions ease.
January 2021
The Power of Investigative Reporting
Debbie Cenziper, associate professor and director of investigative reporting at the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications, discusses the most impactful stories she has reported on over the past 15 years.
February 2020
Inside The Block: Exhibition Planning, Global Impact, and More
Lisa Graziose Corrin, Ellen Philips Katz Director of The Block Museum of Art at Northwestern, provides an Insider’s perspective on why university museums are important, how exhibitions are curated, and The Block’s impact across campus, the country, and the world. Thank you to NULC members who submitted questions for Lisa.
June 2019
How Technology Supports Innovation Networks and Helps Solve Social Challenges
Watch as Liz Gerber, associate professor of mechanical engineering and faculty founder of Design for America, answers Leadership Circle members’ questions and shares how technology and organizations can come together to foster collective innovation.
March 2019
David Figlio, Dean of the School of Education and Social Policy
In this exclusive interview, Dean David Figlio answers Leadership Circle members’ questions and shares how the School of Education and Social Policy (SESP) is making both Northwestern and the world a better place.
