American Studies Calendar
Key dates for 2023-2024
Deadlines and dates for American Studies events are shown in the table below.
Northwestern Academic Calendar
Many dates for American Studies events and deadlines dovetail with the university's academic calendar. The complete Northwestern academic calendar for 2023-2024 is located on the Office of the Registrar website.
Fall Quarter 2023
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Professor Gerry Cadava will be available via email:
g-cadava@northwestern.edu and during office hours
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Tuesdays 3-5pm
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Tues |
September 5 10:00am-12:00pm |
Virtual Open House/Directions Fair: question session for first-year and transfer students. ( zoom link) |
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Weds |
September 6 1:00-3:00pm |
Virtual Open House/Directions Fair: question session for first-year and transfer students (zoom link) |
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Weds |
September 20 12-2:00pm |
Welcome Back lunch for American Studies majors. AMST Lounge, Kresge 5520 |
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Mon |
October 2 4-5pm |
Classroom of Compassion Event - reception with the two artists who created the initiative. |
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Weds |
October 4 5-6pm |
Steering Committee Fall Quarter Meeting - Kresge 5520 |
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Sat |
October 7 9am |
American Studies Alumni Homecoming Breakfast - Kresge 5520 |
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Sun |
October 8 9:45am |
Chicago Outing - Pullman National Historical Park and Pilsen Neighborhood with lunch and a stop at the National Museum of Mexican Art. |
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Tues |
October 10 7-8pm |
Zoom Alumni Talk with Rebecca Schieber - Rebecca (class of 2015) leads Targeted Victory's General Consulting Division, running competitive campaigns and focusing on electing a new generation of moderate Republicans. |
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Thur |
October 26 5-6:00 pm |
Group Advising session. Location: Kresge #5520 (Individual advising session to follow Oct 27,30,31) |
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Sun |
November 4 12pm-6pm |
Hamilton The Musical - 1:30 matinee |
Winter Quarter 2024
| Day | Date | Event |
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Sat-Sun |
Jan 20-21
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Milwaukee Overnight Winter Quarter Excursion - Details to come |
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Tues
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February 6 5-6:00 pm |
American Studies Group Advising session in AMST Lounge (Individual advising sessions to follow Feb 7,8,9 ) |
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Tues |
February 6 6-7 pm |
Informational Session about the American Studies major (more detail about the major can be found on the Admissions page). |
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Weds |
February 7 7-8pm |
Alumni Panel Discussion - Join us for a virtual alumni panel discussion with recent American Studies alumni over the past 5 years to hear about their career and grad school paths since graduation. |
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Weds |
Feb 28 6pm |
Alumni Discussion with Rhaina Cohen - focusing on her book The Other Significant Others |
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Tues |
March 5 5pm |
Thesis Discussion Meeting - current seniors and juniors will meet with Professor Cadava about the thesis process. |
Spring Quarter 2024
| Day | Date | Event |
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| Mon | April 8 | Applications due (Admission to the American Studies major is through a selective application process; see the Admissions page for details) |
| Wed-Fri | April 10-12 | Applicant Interviews |
| Tues | April 23 | 1970's Era Panel Interview - Professor Cadava will be interviewing a panel of American Studies Alumni from the first decade of the Program via zoom. Beth Bailey (1979), Dave Beck (1979), David Klafter (1976), Sherilyn Peterson (1976), Daniel Rubin (1978), and Rosemarie Zagarri (1977) will join Professors Carl Smith and Henry Binford for the discussion. |
| Mon | April 24 | Applicant Notification — New American Studies Majors selected |
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Tues |
April 30 5-6pm |
Group Advising Session - All current and incoming American Studies Majors. AMST Lounge (Individual advising session to follow May 1,2,3)
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Sat |
May 4 |
Chicago Outing - Architecture Boat tour, Lincoln Park Conservatory, Ice Cream and more! A day of fun in the city. |
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Thur |
May 16 5-7:30pm |
Senior Symposium - Thesis writers will present and all students, faculty and guests are welcome. Reception to follow. Guild Lounge in Scott Hall. |
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Fri
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May 31
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End of Year Picnic - American Studies student and faculty year end celebration lunch - Lakefront at Clark Street and Sheridan |
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Sat |
June 8
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Pre-Convocation/Graduation Brunch— American Studies seniors. Kaplan Courtyard 10:30am-12pm |
“When hosting events and meetings, the Program in American Studies will serve plant-based meals by default. This commitment to DefaultVeg allows us to ensure our food choices are inclusive, healthier, and sustainable.”