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.
Fall Quarter 2024
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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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Weds |
October 30 5-6pm |
AMST Era's Alumni Panel - Join Professor Cadava as he moderates a panel of alumni from the 2010s to discuss their years at NU and paths since graduation |
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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. Light breakfast served in the AMST Lounge, Kresge 5530. |
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Weds |
December 4th 5-6pm |
AMST Era's Alumni Panel - Join Professor Cadava as he moderates a panel of alumni from the 2010s to discuss their years at NU and paths since graduation. |
Winter Quarter 2025
| Day | Date | Event |
|---|---|---|
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Tues
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February 11 5-6:00 pm |
American Studies Group Advising session in AMST Lounge (Individual advising sessions to follow Feb 12-14) |
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Tues |
February 11 6-7 pm |
Informational Session about the American Studies major (more detail about the major can be found on the Admissions page). |
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March TBD 5pm |
Thesis Discussion Meeting - current seniors and juniors will meet with Professor Cadava about the thesis process. |
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) |
| M-F | April 14-18 | Applicant Interviews |
| Mon | April 21 | Applicant Notification — New American Studies Majors selected |
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Tues |
May 6 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
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Senior Symposium - Thesis writers will present and all students, faculty and guests are welcome. Reception to follow. Guild Lounge in Scott Hall. |
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Fri
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June 6
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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— American Studies seniors. |
“When hosting events and meetings, the Program in American Studies will serve plant-based meals by default. This commitment to DefaultVeg allows us to ensure our food choices are inclusive, healthier, and sustainable.”