A Psychology major discusses her capstone and two of Northeastern’s locations prepare to welcome visitors from around the world for this weekend’s Open House Chicago. Read more about these and other Northeastern happenings in this week’s edition of Noteworthy at Northeastern.
Around the Commons
A Recipe for Success
Food psychology isn’t all about fad diets and eating disorders. In fact, that’s a very small part of it. It’s really about the relationship between humans and food, which can be fascinating. Just ask Northeastern Illinois University senior Sharon Wentz. She’ll tell you all about it. Wentz, a Psychology major and Anthropology minor, recently completed her capstone project—or senior thesis—on the creation of The Hatchery, a $30 million food and beverage incubator that opened earlier this year in Chicago’s East Garfield Park neighborhood.
Gala awards
Northeastern Illinois University and NEIU’s Alumni Association hosted its annual Golden Gala and Alumni Awards ceremony on Oct. 12. This year’s recipients were:
- Michael A. Orona (B.A. '92), Distinguished Alumnus Award
- Flora Llacuna (B.A. '79; M.A. '83), Alumni Service Award
- Helen Sinclair (B.A. '85), Community Leader Award
- Angel Velez (B.A. '10; M.A. '12), Outstanding GOLD Alumni Award
- Francisco Sebastian (Accounting major), Future Alumni Award.
As a recipient of the the Distinguished Alumnus award, Orona will be the Fall 2019 commencement speaker.
And there’s more!
- Northeastern will host a series of Early FAFSA workshops throughout October at the Main Campus, Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies (CCICS), El Centro and The Nest.
- CCICS will host its Fall 2020 Open House on Oct. 24 at 4:30 p.m.
- Assistant Professor of English Ryan Poll presented at the Midwest Popular Culture Association and Midwest American Culture Association conference in Cincinnati, Ohio along with three current Northeastern students and an alumna.
In the media
El Centro featured on WTTW’s “Ask Geoffrey”
Northeastern’s El Centro location was featured in the WTTW segment “Ask Geoffrey” on Oct. 16 as part of their preview of sites to see during Open House Chicago.
To do
Open House Chicago
Northeastern’s El Centro and Carruthers Center for Inner City Studies locations are both host sites of The Chicago Architecture Center’s Open House Chicago. This free festival takes place Oct. 19-20 and gives the public access to over 350 buildings across Chicago, some of which are not generally open to the public. It’s a fantastic opportunity to explore hidden gems across the Chicago area as well as learn more about the architectural history of buildings in your community. See the complete listing of sites and plan your weekend adventure!
Golden Eagle 5K
Northeastern students, staff, faculty, alumni and friends are invited to attend the Golden Eagle 5K run at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20. Run, walk or cheer to help raise funds for the General Scholarship Fund, the Student Emergency Fund and the Student Pantry. Registration is open. Donations are also being accepted online.
Discover Symphony
Northeastern is pleased to host Discover Symphony’s “Planet Earth” featuring internationally renowned clarinet soloist Kinan Azmeh and several Northeastern student and faculty musicians. The program will feature Syrian-American composer Kareem Roustom’s Clarinet Concerto “Adrift on the Wine-Dark Sea,” for the first time in North America. The performance is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25 in the Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now!
Coming next week!
- Jewel Box Master Class: Harlem Quartet, 10 a.m., Oct. 19, Recital Hall
- Community Writing Workshop: Telling Our Own Stories, 1 p.m., Oct. 19, CCICS
- Latinx Heritage Month Spotlight Exhibit, through Oct. 31, Golden Eagles Nest Cafeteria
- Counselor Education Information Session for Prospective Students, 6:30 p.m., Oct. 22, LWH 1001
- Symbols of Resistance: Film screening and panel discussion, 7 p.m., Oct. 22, Pedroso Center
- Work for Yourself@50+, 6 p.m., Oct. 23, Ronald Williams Library (LIB 022)
- Performance: "Telas, 3 Monólogos,” 7 p.m., Oct. 23, Recital Hall
- SLAM Open Mic Poetry Club Thursday Show, noon, Oct. 17, Golden Eagles Nest Cafeteria
- BAIS Prospective Student Meeting, 2 p.m., Oct. 24, SU 216
- Guitar Studio Showcase, 3:05 p.m., Oct. 24, Recital Hall
- WZRD Halloween Spooktacular Show, 7 p.m., Oct. 24, E 050
- NEIU Wind Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 24, Auditorium
- View all of the University’s future events at neiu.edu/events.
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