For more than 50 years, A Day With Northwestern in Evanston has drawn more than 300 alumni, students, parents, and friends for a full day of presentations and lectures on timely topics from prominent Northwestern faculty and alumni. Attendees may personalize their class schedule with different lectures that spark their interest—on the arts, science, journalism, medicine, and more—to continue their lifelong learning with fellow alumni and friends.
Session details will be available soon, and registration opens in early March.
Past Events
When
Saturday, April 18, 2026
8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Location
Norris University Center
Northwestern University
1999 Campus Drive
Evanston
(Map)
Schedule
| Check-in and Breakfast | 8:30–9:15 a.m. |
| Opening Keynote Panel | 9:15–10:15 a.m. |
| Break | 10:15–10:30 a.m. |
| Morning Sessions | 10:30–11:30 a.m. |
| Lunch | 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. An assortment of complimentary boxed lunches will be available. |
| Afternoon Sessions | 12:30–1:30 p.m. |
| Break | 1:30–1:45 p.m. |
| Late Afternoon Sessions | 1:45–2:45 p.m. |
| Break | 2:45–3 p.m. |
| Closing Keynote Discussion | 3–4 p.m. |
Pricing
| Alumni and friends | $65 |
| Recent alumni (undergraduate years 2015–25) | $40 |
| Current Northwestern students (graduate and undergraduate) | $10 |
Parking
Campus parking restrictions are waived on Saturday. Free parking is available in the South Campus Parking Garage, located at 1847 Campus Drive, or the adjacent Lakeside Parking Structure.
Accessibility
Handicapped parking spaces are located in the Locy Hall parking lot, located at 1850 Campus Drive across from the South Campus Parking Garage. Guests can also be dropped off on Arts Circle Drive and enter Norris using the accessible south ground entrance.