American Studies Calendar
Key dates for 2024-2025
Deadlines and dates for American Studies events are shown in the table below.
Northwestern Academic Calendar
Many dates for American Studies events and deadlines dovetail with the university's academic calendar. The complete Northwestern academic calendar for 2024-2025 is located on the Office of the Registrar website.
Winter Quarter 2025
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Professor Gerry Cadava will be available via email:
g-cadava@northwestern.edu and during office hours
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Mondays 12-2pm
| Day | Date | Event |
|---|---|---|
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Thur |
September 19
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Directions Fair: question session for first-year and transfer students. |
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Weds |
September 25 12-2:00pm |
Welcome Back lunch for American Studies majors. AMST Lounge, Kresge 5520 |
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Sun |
September 29 2:20pm |
Cubs Game! -first outing of the quarter. Play ball! |
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Tues |
October 1 7:30-9:30pm |
VP Debate Watch Pizza Party - come watch the two VP candidates meet head to head in the Seminar Room in Kresge |
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Friday |
October 1 3:30-4:30pm |
American Studies 1990s Alumni Panel Podcast Recording - join some of our AMST alumni from the 1990s as they discuss their years at NU and paths since graduation. Kaplan Seminar Room 2351 |
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Friday |
October 4 6-9pm |
American Studies 50th Anniversary Dinner - Guild Lounge |
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Sat |
October 5 12pm
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American Studies Anniversary Football Game and Tailgate Lunch - Evanston Campus. Lunch in the American Studies Lounge at 12 followed by football game beginning at 2:30 |
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Sat |
October 19 1pm |
Harry Potter Outing - AMST Chicago outing to see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child |
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Tues |
October 22 5-6pm |
Fall Quarter Governing Committee Meeting - AMST Lounge |
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Tues |
November 5 5-6:00 pm |
Group Advising session. Location: Kresge #5520 (Individual advising session to follow Nov 6-8) |
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Sat |
November 16 |
AMST Alumni Homecoming Breakfast - Join us as we welcome alumni back on campus for the big Homecoming game. |
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Weds |
December 4th 5-6pm |
AMST Era's Alumni Panel - Join Professor Cadava as he moderates a panel of alumni to discuss their years at NU and paths since graduation. |
Winter Quarter 2025
| Day | Date | Event |
|---|---|---|
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Sat-Sun |
Jan 11-12 |
Detroit trip |
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Weds |
February 12 6-7 pm |
Informational Session about the American Studies major (more detail about the major can be found on the Admissions page). DInner will be provided. Kresge 5520 |
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Fri |
February 14 2-3pm |
1990s Eras Zoom Panel - Join alumni Rebecca Traister and Sandy Zipp as they share their paths since leaving Northwestern |
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Weds |
March 12 |
2000 Eras Zoom Panel - Join alumni Sherri Berger, Ben Kahan, and Puneet Sahota as they share their paths since leaving Northwestern |
Spring Quarter 2025
| Day | Date | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | April 6 | Applications due (Admission to the American Studies major is through a selective application process; see the Admissions page for details) |
| Mon | April 7 | Thesis Discussion Meeting - current seniors and juniors will meet with Professor Cadava about the thesis process. |
| Sun | April 13 9:30am-1pm | St. Paul's Soup Kitchen Event |
| M-F | April 14-18 | Applicant Interviews |
| Mon | April 21 | Applicant Notification — New American Studies Majors selected |
| April | 2010 Eras Zoom Panel - Join alumni Jonathan Green, Samantha Offsay and Emily Vernon as they share their paths and experiences since leaving Northwestern. | |
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Weds |
May 7 5-6pm |
Group Advising Session - All current and incoming American Studies Majors. AMST Lounge (Individual advising session to follow May 7-9 )
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Thurs |
May 15 1-7pm
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Senior Symposium - Thesis writers will present and all students, faculty and guests are welcome. Reception to follow. |
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Sat |
May 24 |
Hyde Park Chicago Outing - More details to come |
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Fri
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June 6 12pm
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End of Year Picnic - American Studies student and faculty year end celebration lunch - Lakefront at Clark Street and Sheridan |
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Sat |
June 14
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Pre-Convocation/Graduation Celebration Brunch— American Studies seniors. |