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Regardless of where you are, your Northeastern network is there for you. Bond, socialize, learn, or build personal connections with your community and the global Northeastern network. Find an event to attend.

04.30.21 | 12:00PM ET

Virtual Field Trip Series: Dialogue of Civilizations – Kenya: Interdisciplinary Global Public Health, Politics, Culture and Swahili

Learn about the major health, socio-economic, cultural, and political issues that characterize the every-day life of the people and communities of Kenya. Presented from the busting capital of Nairobi, you will learn why Kenya offers the most unique opportunity to learn about global health, while also discovering the food, history, and culture that make the country so special.

04.29.21 | 5:00PM ET

Uncovering the History of American Barbecue

Dr. Howard Conyers is a NASA rocket scientist, historian, and yes, barbecue pitmaster. As the descendent of farmers and barbecuing masters, he decided to dig deeper into the world of BBQ and quickly realized that the contributions of black Americans had been erased from those stories. He is now on a quest to fix the record and share the rich history of how black Americans have made barbecue what it is today. Join us to hear about how Dr. Conyers began his journey and what he has discovered along the way.

04.06.21 | 12:00PM CT

Chicago’s Riverwalk

Chicago Architecture Center docent Michelle Woods covered the history of the Chicago Riverwalk project, and highlighted some features of this unique park – at the bottom of a ‘canyon’ of world-famous architecture.

03.31.21 | 6:30PM ET

Wine & Whine Trivia with Northeastern’s LGBTQ+ Alumni Community

It’s been a full year of quarantine and with this past year leaving many of us exhausted,  the LGBTQ+ Alumni Community is hosting a Wine & Whine Trivia night.  Connect with members of the LGBTQ+ community alumni for trivia on history, pop culture, geography, and more! 

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