Chicago Humanities Festival

Alice Walker says culture of individualism needs to change

October 28, 2018

Author Matt Taibbi talks police brutality, Eric Garner at Chicago Humanities Festival event

October 29, 2017

New York Times bestselling-author Matt Taibbi discussed racial tensions and civilian-police interactions in Cahn Auditorium on Saturday as part of the Chicago Humanities Festival. About 600 people attended the event, which...

American premiere of vocal piece to combine 1,000 Chicagoland voices

September 27, 2017

Letter to the Editor: Open letter by Northwestern faculty in support of academic integrity

February 9, 2016

Filed under Letters to Editor, Opinion

The undersigned 46 Northwestern faculty urge University President Morton Schapiro and Provost Daniel Linzer to withdraw the appointment of retired Lt. Gen. and former ambassador to Afghanistan Karl Eikenberry as executive directo...

Democratic presidential candidate Lawrence Lessig visits Northwestern to discuss campaign finance reform

October 25, 2015

Disability rights activists protest Princeton philosopher Peter Singer

October 25, 2015

Ta-Nehisi Coates to speak at Northwestern

October 5, 2015

Actor, activist Wallace Shawn speaks on political messages in his plays

Jackie Montalvo, Reporter

October 26, 2014

Filed under City, Local

Actor, playwright and activist Wallace Shawn spoke at Northwestern on Sunday night about his plays and his beliefs about privilege. Shawn, who is known for his acting roles in "The Princess Bride" and "Gossip Girl" and his...

Author Walter Kirn gives Chicago Humanities talk on his friendship with a killer

October 26, 2014