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Shelley Barry protests outside a talk by Princeton Prof. Peter Singer, who in the past has advocated for euthanizing disabled babies. Singer arrived at NU on Saturday as a speaker for the Chicago Humanities Festival and was met by a group of protesters outside Norris University Center.

Disability rights activists protest Princeton philosopher Peter Singer

October 25, 2015

Demonstrators lined up outside Norris University Center on Saturday to protest Princeton philosopher Peter Singer, who spoke on effective altruism and animal equality for the 26th annual Chicago Humanities...

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Ta-Nehisi Coates to speak at Northwestern

October 5, 2015

Award-winning journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates will speak at Northwestern on Oct. 24 in Cahn Auditorium. Coates' already sold-out talk will kick off the annual two-week Chicago Humanities Festival at...

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

October 27, 2014

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"...

Author Walter Kirn signs a copy of his book after speaking Saturday as part of the Chicago Humanities Festival. His memoir, “Blood Will Out,” details his interactions with Christian Gerhartsreiter, who conned many under the name Clark Rockefeller.

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

October 26, 2014

Author Walter Kirn spoke at Northwestern on Saturday about his memoir chronicling his friendship with a man who turned out to be a con artist and a convicted murderer. As part of the Chicago Humanities...

Chicago Humanities Festival to come to Evanston

October 24, 2014

A humanities festival featuring several different speakers and events will be coming to Evanston on Saturday before continuing in Chicago until Nov. 9. The annual Chicago Humanities Festival presents...

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