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A closer look at the Global Engagement Summit

April 17, 2017

The Global Engagement Summit is a conference at Northwestern meant to provide resources and guidance to students working on some of the world's biggest social problems, but it's a mystery to most NU students....

DeRay Mckesson

Civil rights activist DeRay Mckesson discusses activism in age of social media

April 14, 2017

Civil rights activist DeRay Mckesson discussed the benefits of social media and engaging in activism during an event Thursday. Mckesson — who is known for his activism in the Black Lives Matter movement...

Deray Mckesson, a prominent Black Lives Matter activist, will speak on Thursday as Global Engagement Summit’s keynote speaker. Students can get free tickets from the Norris University Center front desk starting Monday.

DeRay Mckesson to speak at open Global Engagement Summit event

April 9, 2017

Civil rights activist DeRay Mckesson will speak at Northwestern on Thursday as Global Engagement Summit’s inaugural keynote speaker. Mckesson, known for his Black Lives Matter activism and signature...

Global Engagement Summit final speaker addresses methods to tackle post-college transition

April 11, 2016

Passion is not something you can pursue directly, but rather it is a consequence of building intimacy with and curiosity about what you want to spend the rest of your life doing, said Teju Ravilochan,...

Speakers from the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless and Interfaith Action of Evanston discuss misconceptions about homelessness at an event hosted by Northwestern Hillel. All of the speakers had either experienced homelessness or worked with the homeless.

Panelists discuss stigmas about homelessness

January 20, 2016

Three speakers emphasized the need for systemic change in the way governments and individuals address homelessness at a panel Tuesday night. Around 30 people gathered at Fiedler Hillel to hear two panelists...

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