SPS Graduate Program Events

Events related to SPS master's degree programs are held throughout the year. See the schedule below for upcoming events and the Event Archive section to see a listing of past events arranged by program.


 

Dr. David Noffs invites you to An Evening with Dr. Wendy Yanow

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. CT

Flyer for this event. Includes all text information and a photo of Wendy Yanow.Dr. Yanow is the Chair of Oakton Community College; Facilitator for the Evanston YWCA; and an equity, inclusion, anti-racism justice facilitator/trainer, coach and consultant for the Anti-Defamation League.

Dr. Yanow will be interviewed by Dr. Noffs followed by questions from the students in attendance. We encourage any and all students interested in working with adult learners to attend this important event. Dr. Yanow provides a truly unique opportunity to speak to one of our country’s greatest adult educators and to build your knowledge about adult learning.

All IDS students are invited to participate in this online Zoom event. Please register here. Questions can be sent to idsstudentleadership@u.northwestern.edu

Student to Teacher: A Transformative Journey

Thursday, February 6 | 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. CT Online

Flyer for this event including photos of panelistsThe panel will consist of three former students who are now teachers in the IDS program: Kelly Cutler, Lindsay Adams, and Matt Grossman.

The panel will address questions that many students in the program have about topics like,

  • What led to your transformation from student to teacher?
  • What tips do you have for students who may want to TA or teach in the future?
  • How do you stay up on trends and new skills in your field?
  • How do teachers in the IDS program relate to each other?

The panel discussion will be moderated by members of the Student Leadership Council. Student participants will be able to ask questions of the panelists. We look forward to seeing you there!

This online event is open to IDS students and interested parties. Register via Zoom prior to the event

Questions can be sent via email to idsstudentleadership@u.northwestern.edu 

Event Archive

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