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Seven Endearing Movies from Israel 

There is a phrase in Hebrew, "Yisrael HaYaffa,"  or Beautiful Israel, which is used to describe the softer side of life in the country. The seven film ...  View More

Location: Wieboldt Hall Location : 
  Wieboldt Hall.

Start date: 03/02/26

Days of the Week: Weekly - Mon .

Weekly - Mon 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM (3/2/2026-4/13/2026)

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The Great Conductors 

What makes a great conductor, and how did the art of conducting develop?  In this study group, we will consider those questions and more as we learn a ...  View More

Location: Wieboldt Hall Location : 
  Wieboldt Hall.

Start date: 03/02/26

Days of the Week: Weekly - Mon .

Weekly - Mon 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM (3/2/2026-4/13/2026)

Email olli@northwestern.edu for more information.
 
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Trailblazing Women in Music 

Explore the groundbreaking contributions of women who shaped the music world in Trailblazing Women in Music. This engaging study group celebrates fema ...  View More

Location: Wieboldt Hall Location : 
  Wieboldt Hall.

Start date: 03/04/26

Days of the Week: Weekly - Wed .

Weekly - Wed 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM (3/4/2026-4/15/2026)

Email olli@northwestern.edu for more information.
 
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American Jewish Short Stories 

The last two years have been difficult ones for the American Jewish community. A rise in anti-semitism nationwide, a troubling atmosphere on some coll ...  View More

Location: Wieboldt Hall Location : 
  Wieboldt Hall.

Start date: 03/04/26

Days of the Week: Weekly - Wed .

Weekly - Wed 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM (3/4/2026-4/15/2026)

Email olli@northwestern.edu for more information.
 
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Short Stories Inspired by the Paintings of Edward Hopper 

Open your eyes and imaginations to the creativity of a gifted 20th century artist as interpreted by a potpourri of award-winning short story writers. ...  View More

Location: Wieboldt Hall Location : 
  Wieboldt Hall.

Start date: 03/04/26

Days of the Week: Weekly - Wed .

Weekly - Wed 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM (3/4/2026-4/15/2026)

Email olli@northwestern.edu for more information.
 
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Espionage: Six Novels, Mostly by Women and Mostly True 

Escape into a diverse selection of six espionage novels including Russian, English, Irish, and American spies in World War II, the Cold War, the Irish ...  View More

Location: Wieboldt Hall Location : 
  Wieboldt Hall.

Start date: 03/05/26

Days of the Week: Weekly - Thu .

Weekly - Thu 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM (3/5/2026-4/16/2026)

Email olli@northwestern.edu for more information.
 
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Trapped in Rural America 

In this study group, we will read and discuss Paper Girl: A Memoir of Home and Family in a Fractured America by Beth Macy (Penguin Press, 2025), a dee ...  View More

Location: Wieboldt Hall Location : 
  Wieboldt Hall.

Start date: 03/05/26

Days of the Week: Weekly - Thu .

Weekly - Thu 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM (3/5/2026-4/16/2026)

Email olli@northwestern.edu for more information.
 
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CANCELLED - Deconstructing the Hits! Radiotopia’s Song Exploder Podcast 

Ever wonder how songs are built? Song Exploder is the remarkable podcast where musicians take one of their tracks and tear it apart. It’s an intimate ...  View More

Location: Wieboldt Hall Location : 
  Wieboldt Hall.

Start date: 03/05/26

Days of the Week: Weekly - Thu .

Weekly - Thu 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM (3/5/2026-4/16/2026)

Email olli@northwestern.edu for more information.
 
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Extraordinary Knowing 

This study group explores the intersection of scientific inquiry and anomalous human experiences through Elizabeth Lloyd Mayer's groundbreaking work, ...  View More

Location: Wieboldt Hall Location : 
  Wieboldt Hall.

Start date: 04/20/26

Days of the Week: Weekly - Mon .

Weekly - Mon 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM (4/20/2026-6/8/2026)

Email olli@northwestern.edu for more information.
 
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Exploring Sicily: Crossroads of the Mediterranean 

"Discover the remarkable island of Sicily—one of the world’s most fascinating cultural crossroads—as we travel through time and explore the Mediter ...  View More

Location: Wieboldt Hall Location : 
  Wieboldt Hall.

Start date: 04/22/26

Days of the Week: Weekly - Wed .

Weekly - Wed 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM (4/22/2026-6/3/2026)

Email olli@northwestern.edu for more information.
 
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Trailblazing Men in Music 

Explore the groundbreaking contributions of men who shaped the music world in Trailblazing Men in Music. This engaging study group celebrates male art ...  View More

Location: Wieboldt Hall Location : 
  Wieboldt Hall.

Start date: 04/22/26

Days of the Week: Weekly - Wed .

Weekly - Wed 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM (4/22/2026-6/3/2026)

Email olli@northwestern.edu for more information.
 
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CANCELLED - What Michael Jackson's Thriller Can Teach Us About Today 

After the dramatic success of his Off The Wall album, Michael Jackson asked two questions: Could he produce an album suitable to be played on any radi ...  View More

Location: Wieboldt Hall Location : 
  Wieboldt Hall.

Start date: 04/22/26

Days of the Week: Weekly - Wed .

Weekly - Wed 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM (4/22/2026-6/3/2026)

Email olli@northwestern.edu for more information.
 
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