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Public Lecture Series: "Intertwined Worlds: Judaism and Islam in Historical Perspectives"
The series is sponsored by The Crown Family Center for Jewish and Israel Studies and co-sponsored by programs including Middle East and North African Studies, Comparative Literary Studies, Northwestern Library, and The Alumnae of Northwestern University. It was proposed by Maayan Hilel, assistant professor of instruction, Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, Jewish Studies/MENA (Middle East and North African Studies Program.
"Siluetas"
It is a trilingual musical in English, Spanish and Arabic. The project was proposed by KO Olivo, associate professor and Director of the Music Theatre Certificate Program, Theatre Department, Musical Theatre Area.
Sherry Lansing, 1989 Alumnae of NU's Distinguished Alumnae Award Recipient is a 2026 recipient of a Northwestern Alumni Medal-the NAA's highest honor
Lansing, ’66, ’95 H, spoke during Homecoming activities Friday, October 9, 2026, along with the other alumni receiving the Northwestern Alumni Medal from the Northwestern Alumni Association.
More from The Alumnae of NU's 2026 Distinguished Award Recipient Sheinelle Jones
The Alumnae of Northwestern University was very pleased to give its 2026 Distinguished Alumnae Award to Sheinelle Jones. Here are two links with comments from her.