SPS Symposium for Online Programs
Join us October 11, 12, and 13
The SPS Symposium is an important part of your program; a 3-day student event and academic conference to provide an opportunity for you to interact and learn from fellow students, faculty, and staff. The event corresponds with Northwestern Reunion Weekend (October 11 through 13) and has been developed to forge connections between students at all points in your program.
This is your opportunity to meet students outside of your courses; to talk, listen and engage with to exciting speakers and discussion panels, and to experience the city of Chicago and the Evanston campus.
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Agenda
Networking Reception
Thursday, October 11, 2018
5 p.m. to 7 p.m. - Chicago Campus, Wieboldt Hall, 7th Floor (339 East Chicago Ave.)
Meet Northwestern faculty, staff, and students at this opening reception. Light refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be served.
2018 Symposium Conference
Friday, October 12, 2018
8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Chicago Campus, Wieboldt Hall, 5th Floor (339 East Chicago Ave.)
Program sessions will include presentations on industry trends and topics by faculty, alumni, and staff from Data Science, Information Systems, Information Design & Strategy, Health Informatics, Sports Administration, Public Policy & Administration, and Regulatory Compliance. A continental breakfast begins at 8 a.m., with program sessions beginning at 9 a.m.
Homecoming Breakfast
Saturday, October 13, 2018
9 a.m. to 11 a.m. - Evanston Campus, SPS Office (405 Church St.)
Join SPS faculty, staff, and alumni for breakfast and entertainment at the Evanston SPS Office prior to the Homecoming Game against Nebraska. The event will feature a full breakfast, a mimosa and bloody Mary bar, live music, and everything that you need to get ready for the game or to enjoy the other Northwestern Reunion Weekend festivities.
If you would like to attend the football game after the event, tickets in the SPS block can be purchased by following this link.
Northwestern Homecoming Football Game
Northwestern vs. Nebraska
Saturday, 10/13/2018
11 a.m. start
Ryan Field, Evanston, IL
Purchase Tickets
Tickets in the SPS section on the west side of Ryan Field in section 123 rows 18–24 are $57 each. There is a maximum of 2 tickets per student. If you are interested in additional tickets beyond this amount, please contact SPS Student Services to discuss options.
(Transportation will be provided, before and after the breakfast and football game, between the Chicago and Evanston campuses.)
Additional Information
SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULETRANSIT, PARKING & MAPS HOTEL OPTIONS
SPS Symposium Schedule
October 11–13, 2018
Thursday, October 11
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5–7:00pm |
Networking Reception and Welcome Wieboldt 704 |
Friday, October 12
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8–8:40am |
OPENING BREAKFAST Wieboldt 510 |
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9–9:40am |
Anatomy of the Core Courses: Master of Science in Data Science Wieboldt 408 |
Can Democracy Survive the Digital Age? Wieboldt 506 |
Cloud Adoption, Trends and Solutions: Architecting Hybrid Solutions Wieboldt 517 |
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9:40–10am |
BREAK |
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10–10:40am |
Digital Health in Clinical Trials and Measuring Clinical Outcomes Wieboldt 408 |
Emerging Trends of Programming Languages in the Data Science Landscape Wieboldt 506 |
Blockchain Trends and Success Stories: How Blockchain is Transforming Business for the Future Wieboldt 517 |
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10:40–11am |
BREAK |
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11–11:40am |
Career Roundtable Wieboldt 704 |
IBM Watson Studio: A Framework for Data Scientists Wieboldt 517 |
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11:40–1pm |
Career Networking and Lunch Break Wieboldt 704 |
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1–1:40pm |
How ATI Physical Therapy is Using Analytics to Deliver Insights Wieboldt 408 |
Creating a Strategic Solutions Framework to Address the Quadruple Aim Wieboldt 506 |
Patterns for Building Cognitive Applications: Architecting Hybrid Solutions with Watson, IoT and Social Media Wieboldt 517 |
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1:40–2pm |
BREAK |
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2–2:45pm |
Friday Keynote: Security in the Age of AI Wieboldt 704 |
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3–3:30pm |
Closing Remarks Wieboldt 704 |
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3:30–5:30pm |
Cocktail Hour and Networking Wieboldt 704 |
Saturday, October 13
Homecoming Breakfast and Football Game
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9–11:00m |
Breakfast Speakers: Margaret McCarthy and/or SPS Dean Thomas Gibbons |
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11:00am |
Homecoming Football Game: Northwestern v. Nebraska
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Transportation & Locations
Map Links
Northwestern Interactive Maps
Chicago Campus Printable Map
Evanston Campus Printable Map
Ryan Field Game Day Information
Ryan Field Stadium Printable Map
Parking
Chicago Thursday evening parking:
$7.50 Validated Rate is available between 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. in either the Huron Superior Garage (222 E. Huron Street) or Erie Ontario Garage (321 E. Erie Street). Tickets must be validated in Wieboldt Hall (Fourth Floor Student Lounge, Room 411 or Fifth Floor Student Lounge, Room 510).
Chicago Friday day-time parking:
$42 for 4 to 24 hours, or $15 for the Early Bird Special (in between 5 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., out by 7:30 p.m.) in the Erie Ontario lot (321 E. Erie Street). Other Streeterville parking lots are available for public parking, many with early bird rates.
Evanston Saturday game day parking:
Free football game day parking is available in all main campus parking lots, excluding Ryan Field lots.
Public Transit
The city of Chicago offers a number of public transportation options to the Northwestern campuses. Click here to review public transportation routes to the Chicago and Evanston campuses.
Shuttles
Northwestern University offers the following shuttles, free of charge for all students once they present their WildCARD:
Student Game Day Shuttle
Intercampus Shuttle (only available Monday - Friday)
Local Accommodations
Hotel Information
Below is a list of Northwestern University partner vendors. Request the Northwestern University rate when making reservations. Please note that Northwestern University's negotiated rates may not always be available during peak travel dates or special events.
Cambria Chicago Magnificent Mile
166 East Superior
312-787-6000
DoubleTree Hotel - Magnificent Mile
166 East Superior
312-787-6100
Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown by Marriott
216 East Ontario Street
312-787-3777
Hyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile (formerly Wyndham Chicago
633 North St. Clair Street
312-274-4436
Omni Chicago Hotel
676 North Michigan Avenue (at Huron)
312-944-6664
Peninsula Hotel Chicago
108 East Superior St.
312-337-2888
Warwick Allerton Hotel Chicago
701 North Michigan Avenue (at Huron)
(312) 440-1500
Tourism Information
Navy Pier – World famous attraction drawing crowds with carnival rides, restaurants, and shops.
John Hancock Building/Chicago 360 – The best views of Chicago and the lakefront, experience the TILT if you dare!
Millennium Park - Just a short scenic walk down Michigan Ave to the world famous park.
Museum Campus – Swim with the fish at John G. Shedd Aquarium or check out SUE the most complete T-REX at Field Museum of Natural History or gaze at the stars at the Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum.