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Lifelong Learning: On Demand – Winning with your Talent Management Strategy
Oct 1, 2019 | 12:00 pm
Online
Use the month of October to be a part of this complimentary, online course, Winning with your Talent Management Strategy. Enhance your understanding of human resources management, and explore employee engagement and workforce analytics, in this rapidly evolving field. This is an opportunity to earn a digital badge and learn from faculty experts including Dr. Carl Zangerl.
Lifelong Learning: Future-Proofing Careers in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Oct 14, 2019 | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Singapore
Alumni, parents, students, and friends are cordially invited to join an interactive and informative session with Raj Echambadi, Dunton Family Dean of the D’Amore-McKim School of Business. Dean Echambadi will share his vision for lifelong learning in the age of artificial intelligence and discuss how learners need human-centered thinking, or humanics, in order to thrive in their careers.
Featured Reads Fall 2019: Bake it Till You Make It
Oct 14, 2019 | 12:00 pm - 12:00 am
Online
The holidays can be a stressful time of the year, especially when it comes to baking favorite desserts. Bake through the season as we highlight Dayna Altman’s, BHS’15, MPH’18, revolutionary cookbook Bake It Till You Make It: Breaking Bread, Building Resilience. Altman brings inspirational stories and mental health techniques together with delicious recipes.
Meet Dean Cohen Alumni & Parent Lunch
Oct 15, 2019 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Tampa Bay
Join the Northeastern community in the Tampa area to meet Dean Dan Cohen, Vice Provost for Information Collaboration, Dean of the NU Library, and Professor of History. Learn about the University Library’s new initiatives and the Dean’s vision for the future! Enjoy lunch while connecting, networking and engaging with your Northeastern Tampa community.
Lessons Learned in Building Collaborative Cyber Defenses
Oct 15, 2019 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Michael Figueroa will discuss the leading efforts in making cybersecurity more accessible. Figueroa is helping enterprises build stronger collaborative defenses both within the organization and across their ecosystems through a multidisciplinary approach for aligning security to business risk. The effective practices learned through those efforts will then translate into a framework for collaborative defense that business and mission owners can leverage to improve organization response to cyber threats no matter their size, cyber knowledge, or resources. This lecture is part of the Contemporary Issues in Security and Resilience Studies Speaker Series.
NU@Noon: The Northeastern Arboretum Walking Tour
Oct 17, 2019 | 11:00 am
Boston | Burlington
This past spring the Northeastern University Campus was officially recognized as an arboretum, the only university in Boston that has this distinction. Hear from Chuck Doughty, Program Director of landscaping about the 2 year process of turning a city campus into an urban oasis.
Grolier Film Screening & Discussion
Oct 17, 2019 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Boston
Olivia Huang’s, MPS’17 digital media capstone project and short film, Grolier Poetry Book Shop: The Last Sacred Place of Poetry, has premiered in numerous film festivals across the world such as the Massachusetts Independent Film Festival, Barcelona Planet Film Festival, and the World Premiere Film Awards. Join us for a special screening of the film and a discussion with the filmmaker and Mary Loeffelholz, Dean of the College of Professional Studies.
Empowering Learners: Meet Dean Hillary Mickell
Oct 17, 2019 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
California
As CEO of Northeastern in San Francisco, Dean Mickell combined her experience with the power of Northeastern’s global vision to create a robust education ecosystem that empowers learners throughout the Bay Area.
Join us for a conversation with the new regional dean and CEO for Northeastern in the Bay Area, Hillary Mickell, to hear about Northeastern’s global university system. Don’t miss this opportunity to reconnect with your Northeastern network over hors d’oeuvres and cocktails.
Seattle Interactive Conference
Oct 17, 2019 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Seattle
Seattle Interactive Conference spotlights the convergence of technology, creativity and industry in one of the world’s most innovative cities. Catherine Gill, Managing Director of the Align Master’s Program will be featured on a panel during one of the many sessions exploring disruptive technologies and business models in branding, creativity, social media, commerce, PR, content, and interactive advertising. Northeastern students and alumni can receive a 25% off discount on student passes using the code NEUSIC25.
Turning Up the Heat: Climate Resilience and Community Engagement Conference
Oct 18, 2019 | 8:00 am
Boston
Join us to engage in discussions and a planning charrette around how communities can be better engaged in resilience planning and training for green jobs of the future. Resilience planning and community engagement is a humanistic way of combining disciplines such as community planning, infrastructure development, health and wellness, architecture and urban policy development, youth education and training, place-making and the arts, AI and data analysis, social psychology, law, and engineering.
German-American Business Council of Boston, Inc’s Annual German American Economic Forum: Healthcare Innovation
Oct 18, 2019 | 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Boston
This half-day conference features CEO’s and Senior Executives from major German Life Sciences companies (Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Bruker, Fresenius Medical Care, Evotec, Grünenthal, MilliporeSigma and Siemens Healthineers) who will be discussing the role of innovation as well as the role of “Business” in doing R&D. This Economic Forum is a must-attend event for anyone in Life Sciences in the Boston area and beyond.
Fall Open House
Oct 20, 2019 | 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Seattle
Join us at our Fall Graduate Programs Open House to learn more about our master’s, certificate, professional doctorate, and bachelor completion programs. Courses are offered online, on-ground, and in hybrid formats, allowing you to create a course schedule that is flexible to your needs.
Gene Therapy: General Aspects from Product Development Through to Phase 1 Clinical Trial Design
Oct 21, 2019 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Boston | Online
Stephen Kaminsky, PhD, Professor of Research in Genetic Medicine, and Associate Director of the Belfer Gene Therapy Core Facility at Weill Cornell Medical College, will discuss the facility’s cutting-edge genetic medicine research that provides the capacity to synthesize new gene therapy vectors, perform pre-clinical testing in proof-of-concept models, conduct toxicology, safety and distribution studies in support of regulatory filings, and produce GMP-grade vector for clinical trials. This lecture is part of the ALERT Program lecture series.
Fall Lecture Series: Todd Beyreuther
Oct 21, 2019 | 5:30 pm - 7:15 pm
Boston
Senior Director of Advanced Building Materials at Katerra Todd Beyreuther will share how he incorporates his interest in conservation and land trusts to conduct built environment research.
Brain Health Education and Awareness
Oct 22, 2019 | 6:00 pm
Florida
The complexities of the human brain continue to inspire and confound researchers. Join Hilary Loftus, P’14, Health Education Director at Help Our Wounded (HOW) Foundation for a discussion over dinner on cutting edge treatments being used for concussions, traumatic brain injury, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Whether you are an athlete, a parent to one, or share a fascination for the mind-body relationship, bring your curiosity and ideas for what promises to be an engaging evening. Must be 21+ to attend.
Seattle Community Homecoming Event
Oct 23, 2019 | 4:30 pm
Seattle
Each year, thousands of members of the Northeastern community – alumni, parents, students, and friends – celebrate Homecoming with camaraderie and Husky pride. Don’t miss this opportunity to join in the tradition right here in Seattle. Meet us at Flatstick Pub to reconnect with your Seattle community and celebrate Northeastern with a round of mini golf and pizza. Students, alumni, parents, and friends all welcome!
Northeastern Legacy Family Pinning Ceremony
Oct 26, 2019 | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Boston
Presented as part of Family and Friends Weekend 2019.
What’s better than being a Northeastern student? Being a legacy student! If you are a parent or grandparent of a current student, we cordially invite you for a special reception to celebrate your family’s generational ties to Northeastern University. The pinning ceremony signifies the “passing on” of Northeastern’s legacy of knowledge, experiential learning, and problem-solving that defines who we are. The ceremony will be followed by time to connect with other legacy families over hors d’oeuvres.
Northeastern Club Squash Teams Alumni Event
Oct 26, 2019 | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Boston
Join the Northeastern Men’s & Women’s Club Squash teams at the annual alumni gathering on Saturday, Oct. 26. Mingle with current team members, alumni, parents, and friends in the Badger and Rosen SquashBusters Center. Participate in or watch matches with current players and enjoy a reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres. For those who are not participating, attending the event is complimentary but requires registration to ensure a quality experience for all.
New England Patriots vs. Cleveland Browns D.C. Watch Party
Oct 27, 2019 | 4:25 pm
Washington DC
Join your Northeastern community to watch the New England Patriots as they take on the Cleveland Browns. Enjoy drinks and appetizers as you watch Tom Brady and the Patriots continue their dominance of the NFL. Not a football fan? No problem! Reconnect with your D.C. community, make new friends, and have some great conversations. Guests are welcome.
Concert, “Chant the Dragon”
Oct 27, 2019 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Boston
Hear the NU Madrigals perform music from the fifteenth century Dragon Prayer Book, Northeastern University’s only parchment manuscript. The concert is connected to the Decoding the Dragon exhibit at Northeastern University’s Snell Library.
NU@Noon: Creating the Healthiest Cities in the World
Oct 29, 2019 | 12:00 pm
Boston | Burlington
Join Professor Shan Mohammed on a discussion about interdisciplinary public health programs and policies aimed at creating the healthiest cities in the world.
Future of Nursing: 2nd Annual Nursing Leadership Event
Oct 29, 2019 | 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Boston
Alumna Sheila Davis, N’88, DNP, ANP-BC, FAAN, Chief Executive Officer at Partners in Health, will share her journey and unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities for the nursing profession, as well as her experience and leadership in the field of HIV/AIDS. Join us for an evening of conversation and networking with fellow alumni and students.
Huskies Hands-On: Baking and Mental Health Workshop
Oct 30, 2019 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Boston
Is cooking your emotional outlet? Claim your seat around the table at this workshop which aims to make the topic of mental health more accessible, combined with the comfort of food.
Science Café: Creepy Critters
Oct 30, 2019 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Boston
Science Café events bring science to the public in a fun and informal setting. Join us at Night Shift Brewing in Everett. Three speakers will share their work with creepy crawly critters from both land and sea, just in time for Halloween! Free and open to the public.
ALIGN Sonoma Preview Night
Oct 30, 2019 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Northern California
Interested in computer science, but don’t have a technical background? No problem! Stop by the Align information session to learn more. The Northeastern University Align program is designed for people who don’t have a technical background and are interested in combining their skills and undergraduate education with computer science. The program provides bridge courses to give you the technical foundation you need to be successful in the MS in Computer Science program. Our students come from every possible background including English, Political Science, Biology, Economics, Journalism, Media Studies, Health Sciences, Nursing and more; most of whom have no prior coding or computer science experience.
Lifelong Learning: On Demand – Emerging Trends in Regulatory Affairs
Nov 1, 2019 | 12:00 pm
Online
During the month of November, learn from Northeastern experts in this complimentary, online course, Emerging Trends in Regulatory Affairs. Explore select topics of emerging interest including the regulation of medical cannabis, the regulatory framework for gene and cell therapy products, and the use of real-world evidence and regulatory decision making.
MPA 50th Anniversary Celebration
Nov 1, 2019 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Boston
Please join us in celebrating 50 years of our Masters of Public Administration program. The School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs invites you to honor the legacy of the Northeastern MPA and reconnect with alumni, faculty, and students. The evening celebration will include heavy hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and a short program.
NU@Noon: Meet the NU Archivists
Nov 5, 2019 | 11:00 am
Boston | Burlington
Join Giordana Mecagni, Head, Archives and Special Collections, and Molly Brown, Reference and Outreach Archivist as they give a history of Northeastern via the Archives. Hear about what the Archives actually are and spend some time to explore the collection and view selected materials.
Ready. Set. Elect. – The 2020 Presidential Election
Nov 6, 2019 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Baltimore | Washington DC
Join your fellow DC Community members for a thought-provoking evening discussion on the upcoming presidential election. Faculty members, Jonathan Kaufman, Director and Professor, School of Journalism, and Costas Panagopoulos, Interim Chair and Professor, Department of Political Science, will discuss poll numbers and forecast how the 2020 election may unfold.
Alumni Reception at ABX
Nov 7, 2019 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Boston
Join us for our annual Alumni Reception at ArchitectureBoston Expo! Catch up with former classmates and make new connections. You do not have to attend ABX to come to the reception but you do have to register. Email Mary Hughes to learn more about the event.
1st Thursday: Retro Game Night
Nov 7, 2019 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Boston
It’s Homecoming Weekend, and we’re getting nostalgic. Join us to kickoff the weekend with a Retro Game Night! Let’s throw it back to the 80’s with themed music, beloved games, and all the pizzazz you can bring.
Enjoy seasonal cocktails and delicious appetizers with fellow alumni, faculty, staff and friends.
Civil & Environmental Engineering Fall Mixer
Nov 7, 2019 | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Boston
Northeastern University Civil Engineering Alumni Organization (NUCEAO) invites you to network and meet fellow civil engineering alumni at the fall mixer. Make new connections over appetizers to kick-off Homecoming 2019.
Breaking Barriers: Female Leaders in Sports
Nov 7, 2019 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
New York City
While coverage of the sports industry has mainly focused on the accomplishments of men, the many contributions of women are now entering the mainstream. Join us for an important panel discussion with Lisa Markland, AS’98, Katie Condon, AS’08, Amara Gratuski, AMD’10, and learn how they navigated their career paths, faced challenges entering the male-dominated space, and are paving the path for the next generation of leaders.
Young Alumni Reunion – YAR!
Nov 8, 2019 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Boston
Join classmates from graduating years 2009-2019 at Northeastern’s annual Young Alumni Reunion. YAR is THE Northeastern young alumni party of the year, so come back to campus with friends and celebrate! The first 100 to register receive tickets to the Men’s Basketball home opener vs. Harvard that night. You will also have the opportunity to meet five of this year’s BostInno’s 25 Under 25 Rising Innovators from Northeastern!
Dance to great music, enjoy food and drink while you mingle and make more memories.
African American Institute 50th Anniversary – The Closing Ceremony
Nov 8, 2019 | 5:00 pm
Boston
The fall of 2018 represented the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the John D. O’Bryant African American Institute (JDOAAI) on Northeastern University’s campus.
Continued and followed by the Summer of 2019 of “Getting Together to Continue the Celebration.” The operating premise is that the Institute is 50 years old all year long. The Part II gathering was a response to the strong interest in Northeastern’s Black alumni getting together again and not waiting for another 10 years. The goal and objective of Part III – “The Closing Ceremony” gathering will be to close out the year of celebrating the Institute’s founding 50 years ago and chart a vision for the future.
FanFest Tailgate
Nov 9, 2019 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Boston
Celebrate your Husky spirit by attending this great tailgating event with fun, music, and libations before the men’s hockey team’s game against Merrimack College. There will be something for everyone at this year’s FanFest Tailgate party! Make sure to stop in for your photo with the 2019 Beanpot.
Exploring Selective College Admissions
Nov 9, 2019 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Boston
Northeastern’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions is pleased to offer an overview of the undergraduate admissions process at selective institutions. The program will include a case study that will give participants insight into the application review process and put participants in an admission counselor’s seat!
Men’s Hockey vs. Merrimack College
Nov 9, 2019 | 7:00 pm
Boston
Join with the Northeastern community in cheering on our fantastic hockey team at tonight’s game.
Northeastern University ROTC Alumni Society Homecoming Luncheon
Nov 11, 2019 | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Boston
Join us for Northeastern’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony, honoring all members of the university community who have served their country with distinction.
Reception to follow in Raytheon Amphitheater. Business attire requested.
Veterans Day Ceremony
Nov 11, 2019 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Boston
Join us for Northeastern’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony, honoring all members of the university community who have served their country with distinction. Reception to follow in Raytheon Amphitheater. Business attire requested.
Are Thailand SMEs ready for the Robotics & Artificial Intelligent (AI) Era?
Nov 12, 2019 | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Hong Kong | Indonesia | Singapore | Vietnam
Join us for an insightful discussion with Dr. Prapin Abhinorasaeth, E’83, MS’85, PhD’88, Chairman of Thai Automation and Robotics Association (TARA), and Executive Director of Lertvilai & Sons Co., Ltd. Hear about the various mechanisms that are the driving force behind the rapidly growing Thai Robotics and Automation Industry from an automation system integrator perspective.
NU@Noon: #Hashtag Activism: Networks of Race and Gender Justice
Nov 12, 2019 | 12:00 pm
Boston | Burlington
The proliferation of social media has given rise to widespread study and speculation about the impact of digital technologies on politics, activism, and social change. Key among these debates is the role social media plays in shaping the contemporary public sphere, and by proxy, our democracy. Using examples from #BlackLivesMatter and #MeToo, Brooke Foucault Welles will demonstrate how hashtag activism complements other forms of activism to change the terms of mainstream public debates about race and gender justice in America.
Are Thailand SMEs ready for the Robotics & Artificial Intelligent (AI) Era?
Nov 12, 2019 | 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Indonesia | Thailand | Vietnam
Join us for an insightful discussion with Dr. Prapin Abhinorasaeth, E’83, MS’85, PhD’88, Chairman of Thai Automation and Robotics Association (TARA), and Executive Director of Lertvilai & Sons Co., Ltd. Hear about the various mechanisms that are the driving force behind the rapidly growing Thai Robotics and Automation Industry from an automation system integrator perspective.
NU@Noon: Sex Bias in Biomedical Research: How Male Mice Became the Default
Nov 19, 2019 | 12:00 pm
Boston | Burlington
Scientists pride themselves on being objective, but almost a century of biomedical research shows that they preferentially use male mice and rats in their experiments. Rebecca Shansky, Ph.D. will discuss where these beliefs came from, why they create a public health problem, and how scientists are working to rectify the imbalance in laboratory animals.
NU@Noon: 8 Years Later – Kostas Research Institute Update
Dec 3, 2019 | 12:00 pm
Boston | Burlington
Rachel Spiller, DIrector of Administration, will highlight the new partnerships and programs at the Burlington Innovation Campus, as well as what’s in store for the future of the campus.
NU@Noon: Holiday Brunch and The Nutcracker
Dec 8, 2019 | 11:30 am
Boston | Burlington
Whether you’re seeing it again, or for the first time, The Nutcracker will capture your imagination and transport you to a magical world of brave toy soldiers and dancing snowflakes. Follow Clara as she embarks on her journey filled with colorful characters, breathtaking costumes, and majestic scenery – all set to the beloved music of Tchaikovsky, and choreographed by Mikko Nissinen.