Events

  • August 7, 2020

    Race and Wrongful Convictions

    Join Nicky Jackson and Roosevelt Glen for a discussion on Race and Wrongful Convictions. How is the criminal justice system racially biased? What practices by police and courts express and affect race inequality? What actions might challenge wrongful convictions?

  • August 7, 2020

    The Return of Black-Led Grassroots Politics

    Join Glen Ford for a discussion on The Return of Black-Led Grassroots Politics. What are the structures and practices of racism in the US? How do protests, defunding police, and removing statues address inequality? What do protests accomplish?

  • July 20, 2020

    Turning challenges into opportunities for students

    Gokarna Aryal’s desire to become an educator began in his early school years when he saw the joy in his teacher’s faces as he performed well in class. 

  • July 20, 2020

    Positive and adaptable

    With a background teaching both face-to-face and online courses at PNW, Pratt believes community building is vital in every mode of course delivery.

  • July 17, 2020

    Connecting with students

    While educators everywhere are adapting to the reality of the global pandemic, Beth Vottero is looking toward the future and planning the most successful path forward for her students.

  • June 18, 2020

    One Book One Community: A Discussion with Anthony Ray Hinton

    Join us for discussion and dialogue with Anthony Ray Hinton, author of the book “The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life, Freedom, and Justice.”

  • April 13, 2020

    Days of Discovery

    Join us for a virtual celebration of the research, scholarship and creative activities of PWN faculty members and students!

  • April 13, 2020

    Stimulate Your Creatively: How to Creatively Stay Sane and Limitless (Even in Times of Crisis)

    Join us for a free, virtual workshop featuring Monica Kang, a creative educator who is transforming today’s workforce through the power of creativity.

  • April 13, 2020

    Rising Together: The Story of Chicago’s Innovation Ecosystem

    Learn about innovation ecosystems in this free virtual workshop featuring Luke Tanen, Executive Director at Chicago Innovation. We will discuss their new book, "Rising Together: The Story of Chicago's Innovation Ecosystem."

  • April 7, 2020

    Deadline: Strategic Plan Feedback

    We have reopened our Strategic Plan feedback period and welcome comments from all members of the PNW community through April 10, 2020.