Evanston Northwestern Humanities Lecture Series
The Alice Kaplan Institute for the Humanities has teamed up with the Evanston Public Library for an ongoing lecture series of Northwestern University humanities faculty to share their research with members of the Evanston community.
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All events are held in the Community Meeting Room, Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Avenue, Evanston, IL.
These events are free and open to the public.
2011-2012 Schedule
Julia Stern
"Whatever Happened to Elivira? Slavery and Citizenship in Robert Aldrich's Whatever Happened to Baby Jane"
Tuesday, October 4, 2011, 7 PM
Harvey Young, Jr.
"A Racist Love Note: Stereotypes and Caricatures on Early 20th Century Valentine’s Day Cards"
Thursday, February 16, 2012, 7 PM
Laurie Shannon
"The Eight Animals in Shakespeare: Notes on the Long History of How We Talk about Animals”
Thursday, April 26, 2012, 7 PM
Kaplan Scholars Program
Are you an incoming freshman? Check out our Kaplan Humanities Scholars Program, a year-long investigation of the overarching theme "Humanities in the World"
Upcoming Institute Events
New Faculty Wednesdays: Caitlin Fitz (History)
May 16, 2012 • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE: EXHIBITION OF NEW WORK BY ANTONIO MARTORELL
May 29, 2012 • 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Important Institute Deadlines
Co-sponsorship Application Deadline #3
March 30, 2012
AKIH Affiliate Applications
April 13, 2012
Research Workshop Proposals
May 4, 2012
