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Can’t-miss events in December

Discuss the future of artificial intelligence in Toronto. Chat with a leading expert on media law in London. Celebrate the holiday season. These are just a few of the events being held in and around Northeastern’s global network in December.

by Irvin Zhang November 26, 2019

Thanksgiving at Northeastern: Where Friends gather ‘round

In one episode of the sitcom Friends, one of the characters (Joey) eats an entire 19-pound turkey on Thanksgiving. Cutting into his own slice of turkey, Omkar Reddy said, “I had to know what it was all about!” Reddy is among hundreds of international students who will celebrate Thanksgiving on campus this year.

by Molly Callahan November 25, 2019

Here’s where you can dive into da Vinci’s Codex Atlanticus

For the next month, the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex at Northeastern will host a digital installation of Leonardo da Vinci’s Codex Atlanticus, a 12-volume bound set of drawings and writings covering a variety of topics, such as weaponry and botany.

by Khalida Sarwari November 21, 2019

A long-shot Republican presidential candidate sees a path to the party convention. He’s not dreaming.

If the ongoing impeachment inquiry were to result in the early departure of President Donald Trump, how would his absence affect the 2020 election? “I would become the only guy standing,” said former Massachusetts governor Bill Weld.

by Ian Thomsen November 20, 2019

To solve the world’s problems, start small

TORONTO—A group of experts and civically engaged Canadians tackled issues such as the refugee crisis, climate change, and fake news at the Experience Solution Sprint on Northeastern’s Toronto campus.

by Molly Callahan November 15, 2019

‘Still, deep down, serving’

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Theresa Todd and U.S. Marine Sgt. Muhammad Ghafoor were among the student-veterans honored at Northeastern’s annual Veterans Day ceremony on Monday.

by Molly Callahan November 11, 2019

Storytelling takes center stage at the Women Who Empower summit

Sometimes, people have to dig deep—into their personal histories, into complex social systems—to reveal stories that might otherwise be overlooked. And it’s those stories that were told and celebrated at Northeastern’s Women Who Empower summit on Wednesday.

by Molly Callahan November 6, 2019

Here’s how two veterans of the Iraq war say their combat experience served them in Congress

Former U.S. Representative Chris Gibson and U.S. Representative Seth Moulton sat on different sides of the aisle…

by Roberto Molar Candanosa November 4, 2019

Can’t-miss events in November

Experience Homecoming. Engage in discussions on the problems facing our global societies. Catch the Huskies in action. These are just a few of the events being held in and around Northeastern’s global network in November.

by Irvin Zhang October 31, 2019

‘Just make the call, make the call, make the call. Just keep going.’

Businesses that foster the rise of ransomware; the troublesome legacy of an American football star and convicted murderer; President Trump’s payments to his charities: These are some of the subjects investigated by a panel of journalists who shared their stories—and their tricks of the trade—at the latest installment of Northeastern’s series “The Civic Experience.”

by Khalida Sarwari October 28, 2019

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