Things to do at NU: September

Lecture halls and campus paths will soon fill with undergraduates again, but as we ride out the last days of summer, there's still plenty to do.

Rock the block

It's time again for Northwestern Athletics and Recreation's annual 'Kits, 'Cats and Kids Block Party. The free event features inflatables, refreshments, activity booths, music and more. Additional fare can be purchased from on-site local food trucks.

The party starts at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5, at Evanston Township High School's Lazier Field, 2285 Church St., Evanston.

Become an expert data wrangler

Master the art and science of data visualization with Northwestern's top specialists during Data Visualization Week. Northwestern community members can dive into various topics in hands-on workshops and get personalized guidance on projects.

Sessions will take place in the North Study Lounge on the 2nd floor of Mudd Hall, 2233 Tech Drive, Evanston, beginning on Monday, Sept. 9. See the full session schedule here.

See digital visions

Brendan Fernandes, an assistant professor of art theory and practice at Weinberg, takes his art downtown with ART on THE MART, which projects contemporary art onto the façade of the iconic Merchandise Mart. Fernandes work, "Build up the House," changes the face of the building by projecting "new" doorways and windows.

"Build up the House" runs Thursday, Sept. 12, through Wednesday, Nov. 20. It will be visible at 7:30 p.m. each night from the jetty section of the Chicago Riverwalk, 260 W. Wacker Drive, Chicago.

Inside an archive of revolution

The Block Museum of Art presents "Dissident Sisters: Bev Grant and Feminist Activism, 1968-72," an original exhibition showcasing the documentary photography of Bev Grant. Grant's work captured the fervor and vitality of radical movements during a transformative period in American history.

"Dissident Sisters" will be on view at The Block, 40 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, starting Wednesday, Sept.18.

Welcome baby

New and expecting parents are invited to connect, share experiences and access resources at the Talent Development and Well-being Team's fall quarter baby shower. The Evanston and Chicago campuses will each host a shower.

The Evanston baby shower is at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 24, in the Evans Room of Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Drive, Evanston. The Chicago baby shower is at noon on Thursday, Sept. 26, in the Women's Center on the 14th floor of Abbott Hall, 710 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. Register here.

Get to the core of fruit

In "Sweet, Juicy, and Rebellious," artist Linye Jiang reclaims the symbolism of "fruit," a term historically used to target gay men by associating them with femininity. The exhibition's "Fruit Portraits" challenge societal norms and celebrate queer identity and femininity.

The opening reception for "Sweet, Juicy, and Rebellious" is at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Dittmar Gallery on the first floor of Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Drive, Evanston.

Learn about ideas worth spreading

Northwestern engineers Mark C. Hersam and Alessandro Rotta Loria will present at this year's TEDxChicago. Hersam will discuss his laboratory's recent achievements in developing energy-efficient AI systems and brain-like computing devices, and Rotta Loria will talk about his discovery of underground climate change, which is causing cities to sink but presents thermal energy opportunities.

TEDxChicago begins at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Northwestern faculty, staff and students who register through this link will receive a 25% discount on tickets.

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