Northeastern Illuminated - A Celebration of Distinctiveness and Excellence

Northeastern University has planned a broad range of events and activities on and around campus to celebrate the University’s growth and transformation and President Aoun’s inauguration. Please visit this page for additions and other updates to the schedule.

If you received a formal invitation and have not yet responded, please call Joan Brandmahl at 617.373.2249 or e-mail at j.brandmahl@neu.edu.

To request disability-related accommodations, please contact Jan Anderson at j.anderson@neu.edu or at 617-373-4426.

Monday, March 26

Installation of Dr. Joseph E. Aoun
as Northeastern University’s Seventh President
Register for the event here
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Matthews Arena

Inaugural Reception
Enjoy lunch, topped off by a slice of inaugural cake
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Cabot Cage

Community Arts Festival
Curry Student Center Indoor Quad

Arts in the Park
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
An exhibit featuring works of Northeastern students, faculty, staff, and artists from the neighborhoods and community organizations in a variety of media.

Huskies in the Park
On display throughout the day
Curry Student Center Indoor Quad
Special feature of the Arts Festival includes a preview of the Huskies Everywhere Campaign lead dog. Husky sculptures, representing the colleges, will be decorated by Northeastern art faculty. Be among the first to catch a look at the new pack.

Art Exhibit
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Curry Student Center Art Gallery
“Welcome to Our World”
An exhibition of art and artifacts from nations represented by Northeastern international students.
Sponsored by the International Student and Scholar Institute.

Tuesday, March 27

Current Trends in Drug Abuse Research Fifth Annual Symposium
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presented by the Center for Drug Discovery
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Egan Center, Raytheon Amphitheater

Invited speakers are renowned scientists from academia, clinical medicine, and industry. The keynote speaker will be Dr. David Shurtleff, director of the Division of Basic Neuroscience & Behavioral Research National Institute on Drug Abuse.

Presentations include topics such as structure-based drug discovery using antibody-hapten complexes, targeting of molecular scaffolds, opioid receptors and the dopamine transporter as targets for the pharmacotherapy of cocaine abuse, substance abuse in HIV patients, discovery and neuropharmacology of a partial agonist for smoking cessation, metabolomic and proteomic characterization of the endocannabinoid system, cannabinoid regulation of hematopoiesis, adolescent drug abuse and the development of the aggressive phenotype, and imaging and drug discovery.
Download a PDF of the symposium agenda
Please contact d.biegel@neu.edu for complete program and registration information.

Community Arts Festival Opening Reception
11:00 AM
Curry Student Center Indoor Quad
All welcome!

Arts in the Park
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
An exhibit featuring works of Northeastern students, faculty, staff, and artists from the neighborhoods and community organizations in a variety of media.

Music in the Park
Curry Student Center Indoor Quad
12:00 PM
Enjoy a noontime interlude in the park. Bring a picnic, and enjoy live music provided by a wonderful array of Northeastern and neighborhood talent

Life of the Mind Lecture Series
“Obesity: Living Large, Living Dangerously”
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12:00 PM
Alumni Center
First in a series of lectures sponsored by the Faculty Senate.
Beverages and refreshments will be served. Feel free to bring your lunch.

Panelists:

Professor Alexandros Makriyannis, Director of the Center for Drug Discovery, Bouvé College, speaking on the development of novel therapeutic agents for the treatment of obesity and metabolic disorders.

Doctor Jessica Blom-Hoffman, School of Health Professions, Bouvé College, speaking on the design, implementation and outcome evaluation of a fruit and vegetable promotion program conducted at four Boston Public Schools.

Professor Richard Daynard, School of Law, speaking on the public health “dimensions” of the obesity epidemic, as well as its causes and possible cures.

A Banner Day for Neighborhood Youth
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Curry Student Center Indoor Quad
Young friends from our neighborhood community centers come together for an afternoon of art and camaraderie. NU art faculty, students, and youth work together to design the next generation of NU lamp pole banners for Columbus Avenue. The work of these aspiring young artists will remain on display throughout inauguration week.

Root for the Huskies!
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3:00 PM
Friedman Diamond, Parsons Field
Cheer for the Northeastern Nine as they take on the University of Rhode Island in an early season baseball game. Hot chocolate, hot dogs, cool time! Bus transportation leaves from main campus at 2:30 PM from Chicken Lou's on Forsyth Street.

Wednesday, March 28

Community Arts Festival
Curry Student Center Indoor Quad

Arts in the Park
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Curry Student Center Indoor Quad
An exhibit featuring works of Northeastern students, faculty, staff, and artists from the neighborhoods and community organizations in a variety of media.

Music in the Park
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Curry Student Center Indoor Quad
Enjoy a noontime interlude in the park. Bring a picnic, and enjoy live music provided by a wonderful array of Northeastern and neighborhood talent.

Art Exhibit
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Curry Student Center Gallery
“Welcome to Our World”
An exhibition of art and artifacts from nations represented by Northeastern international students.
Sponsored by the International Student and Scholar Institute.

Research and Scholarship Expo
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Awards presentation 2:00 PM
Food and beverages will be served
Matthews Arena
This annual event showcases student and faculty research and scholarship achievements in physical sciences, engineering, humanities, arts, health sciences, law, business, and social sciences. To learn more, visit www.expo.neu.edu.

Alumni Center Inaugural Reception
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Alumni Center
716 Columbus Avenue, 6th Floor
All alumni, faculty and staff are welcome to attend a complimentary reception to celebrate this important University milestone. Hear from President Aoun and enjoy an evening with hors d'oeuvres, live music, and the company of fellow Huskies. Space is limited; Registration is required. To register, contact Brynna Larsen at b.larsen@neu.edu or 617-373-3449.

Theatre Department Performance
“Guys and Dolls”
Sold Out
8:00 PM
Studio Theatre
Curry Student Center
The Northeastern Theater Department presents an all-student production of Frank Loesser's classic musical, "Guys and Dolls".

Thursday, March 29

Community Arts Festival
Curry Student Center Indoor Quad

Music in the Park
12:00 PM
Curry Student Center Indoor Quad
Enjoy a noontime interlude in the park. Bring a picnic, and enjoy live music provided by a wonderful array of Northeastern and neighborhood talent.

Klein Lecture
“Finally Unplugged: The New Revolution in Energy Conversion”
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3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
20 West Village F

Sanjeev Mukerjee, Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, has been selected as this year's Robert D. Klein University Lecturer
Prof. Mukerjee Bio

The University Lectureship was established in 1964 on the recommendation of the Faculty Senate. In 1979, it was renamed in tribute to the late Robert D. Klein, Professor of Mathematics, Chairman of the Faculty Senate Agenda Committee, and Vice Chairman of the Faculty Senate.

The primary purpose of the award is to allow the University to honor a member of the professoriate who has contributed with distinction to his or her field of study and, via the University Lecture, to share the fruits of that scholarship with the University community and the general public.

Klein Reception
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
African American Institute
Cabral Center
West Village F

Friday, March 30

Community Arts Festival
Curry Student Center Indoor Quad

Arts in the Park
11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Curry Student Center Indoor Quad
An exhibit featuring works of Northeastern students, faculty, staff, and artists from the neighborhoods and community organizations in a variety of media.

Gala Cultural Celebration
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4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Curry Student Center
A grande finale to the Northeastern Illuminated week! The Northeastern community and neighbors, friends, and family are all warmly invited to enjoy a global mosaic of dance, art, food, fashion, music, and so much more.

Art Exhibit
“Welcome to Our World”
11:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Curry Student Center Gallery
An exhibition of art and artifacts from nations represented by Northeastern international students.
Sponsored by the International Student and Scholar Institute.

Saturday, March 31

Alumni Day of Service
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12:45 PM to 4:00 PM
The Greater Boston Food Bank
99 Atkinson Street, Boston
Alumni and students join together to lend a hand in the fight against hunger. Take part in sorting and packaging food for distribution to our neighbors in need. For more information, call Colleen Webb at 617-373-8901.