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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

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Authors John Green and Rebecca Makkai speak on stage in Cahn Auditorium during the Chicago Humanities Festival.

Authors John Green and Rebecca Makkai share writing experiences at Chicago Humanities Festival

October 27, 2024

Writers John Green and Rebecca Makkai gave advice on fiction writing in Cahn Auditorium Saturday as part of the Chicago Humanities Festival. Green and Makkai, both fiction authors, discussed their handling...

English Prof. Natasha Trethewey (Left) discusses “The House of Being” with history Prof. Leslie Harris (Right)

Former Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey reflects, explores recent book at Chicago Humanities Festival

October 27, 2024

Award-winning poet and English Prof. Natasha Trethewey discussed her latest memoir, “The House of Being,” with moderator and history Prof. Leslie Harris in Galvin Recital Hall on Saturday as part of...

Former President of Costa Rica Carlos Alvarado Quesada discussed small state action in climate change with Pritzker School of Law Dean Hari Osofsky. The discussion was part of the Chicago Humanities Festival.

Former President of Costa Rica Carlos Alvarado Quesada discusses decarbonization, small state diplomacy

October 27, 2024

Former President of Costa Rica Carlos Alvarado Quesada emphasized the impact small states can have in making exemplary change in climate policy Saturday morning in his talk for the Chicago Humanities Festival’s...

Rachel Maddow spoke with history Prof. Kathleen Belew at the Chicago Humanities Festival.

MSNBC commentator Rachel Maddow intersects history with public dialogue in Northwestern, Chicago Humanities Festival talks

October 19, 2023

Political commentator and author Rachel Maddow discussed historical fascism at Northwestern and the Chicago Humanities Festival Thursday. The talks centered around historic examples of figures protecting...

The Odenkirks sign copies of their poetry book, “Zilot & Other Important Rhymes,” for attendees after the talk.

Actor Bob Odenkirk discusses his new children’s book at NU for Chicago Humanities Festival

October 15, 2023

Actor and writer Bob Odenkirk and his children, Erin and Nate Odenkirk, discussed their children’s poetry book Saturday in Cahn Auditorium as part of the Chicago Humanities Festival’s annual Evanston...

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