Last quarter brought you Natasha Lyonne, a.k.a Nicky Nichols from Orange Is the New Black. This quarter brings you Laverne Cox, a.k.a Sophia Burset from OITNB. Take some time to forget about your midterms, close your textbook, shut your laptop and leave Core to check out some events that are happening this week.
The Israel Education Center and Wildcats for Israel bring you Jerusalem U's new film, Beneath the Helmet: From High School to the Home Front, which centers on five Israeli 18-year-olds as they leave home and join the military.
When: Monday, April 27 at 6:45 p.m.
Where: 629 Foster St.
A&O Productions, Rainbow Alliance and One Book One Northwestern presents Laverne Cox: actress, TV producer, media personality and advocate for transgender individuals. Cox will discuss issues of gender, race, class and her own experiences confronting social biases and inequality.
When: Tuesday, April 28 at 7 p.m.
Where: Pick-Staiger Concert Hall
*This is a ticketed event: $10 at www.nbo.northwestern.edu*
Girl Rising: Movie Screening and Q & A with Maaza Mengiste
Girl Rising follows nine girls from nine different countries, and their obstacles. Following the screening there is a Q & A with the author, Maaza Mengiste.
When: Tuesday, April 28 at 7 p.m.
Where: McCormick Tribune Center
Take a break from binge watching Netflix and head over to NU Channel 1's night of TV Trivia, and put those hours (or days... or weeks... or years) of watching to use.
When: Wednesday, April 29 at 8 p.m.
Where: Harris Hall 107
*$2 dollar entry includes pizza*
Northwestern's Mental Health Services: DEBUNKED
NU Active Minds tackles NU Mental health services with a panel including people from Counseling and Psychological Services, Weinberg College Advising, and a Northwestern student who took a leave of absence.
When: Thursday, April 30 at 7 p.m.
Where: Parkes 222
CSA & APAC Spring Speaker: Wong Fu Productions
Wong Fu Productions will come to premiere their new film, Everything Before Us. After gaining nearly 300 million YouTube plays, Northwestern will be able to see Wong Fu's first feature film for free.
When: Saturday, May 2 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: TBA