Events

NORTHEASTERN IS WHERE YOU ARE

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.

05.04.21 | 12:00PM ET

Virtual Field Trip Series: Dialogue of Civilizations – Netherlands: Sustainable Urban Transportation

The Netherlands is the world’s showcase for sustainable urban transportation: 25% of trips are made by bicycle and 10% of travel is by public transportation (about 5 times more than the US), while its traffic fatality rate is the lowest in the world. Learn how the country developed its large, car-free and car-lite city centers so that they are thriving economically and home to world-renowned art, architecture, and, yes, cheese.

05.05.21-05.08.21

Golden Graduates Weekend 2021

Regardless of where you are, what you studied, or which path you took on your journey after Northeastern—once a Husky, always a Husky! Though we couldn’t come together in person this year, Golden Graduates celebrated with a week of virtual programming.

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.

04.30.21 | 12:00PM ET

Tradition, Innovation, and Partnership: The Maine Way – A Conversation with Stephen Smith, President & CEO, L.L.Bean

Please join the Roux Institute for a conversation with Stephen Smith, President & CEO of L.L.Bean and learn how L.L.Bean managed to have a stellar year despite the pandemic. Smith will also share ways in which L.L.Bean innovates and adapts, as well as what the company values in their employees. We will also discuss the partnership with the Roux […]

04.29.21 | 6:00PM ET

The Roux Institute Innovation Speaker Series: “From Inspiration To IPO” with David Cohen, Techstars Founder and Mitch Wainer, DMSB’07, CMO and Co-Founder of Welcome Homes

This event series is open to the community. Are you startup curious? Constantly wondering how problems in your daily routine could be improved? Interested in learning what it takes to start a company and grow it from prominent entrepreneurs? Join us to learn more from experienced individuals! Hosted by The Roux Institute.

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.

4.25.21 | 2:00PM ET

Creature Feature with the San Diego Zoo

For some entertaining and educational family fun, look no further than this tremendous virtual event! In partnership with the San Diego Zoo, the Office of Alumni Relations will be hosting a ‘Creature Feature’! This live interactive Zoom event will introduce you to some of the Zoo’s favorite animal residents. Mark your calendar and plan to join us as we get to greet some animal friends.

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