Join us on Friday, May 20 at 1:00pm at The Block Museum Auditorium for insightful conversations and discussions as we reflect on our progress as a department and chart the next 50 years on and off campus!
Event Schedule
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Welcome and Department History
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM - Beginnings: Founders, Majors, and PhDs
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM - Extensions #1: A Conversation with AFAM Alum
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM - Extensions #2: A Conversation with AFAM Alum
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM - Keynote
5:45 PM - 6:00 PM - Closing Remarks
Directly after, we will continue the celebration of Black joy at our DJ and Dinner Reception and Awards Ceremony!
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Norris University Center - Louis Room
Sounds by DJ Bonita Appleblunt
Parking Info
Visitors need a permit if they plan to park on campus Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A daily visitor parking permit is $9.00.
Visitors with handicapped license plates or placards from a government agency may park in designated handicapped spaces or at parking meters at no charge.
Guests attending AFAM @ 50 should park in the South Campus Parking Garage (#211) at 1847 Campus Drive, where there is a pay station upon entry.
An alternative is to purchase a parking pass at the Parking Services Office at 1841 Sheridan Road, and park on the Upper (#214) or Lower (#215) Deck of the South Beach Structure. These lots are closest to The Block Museum and Norris University Center.
Virtual Event
Can't join us in-person? Tune in to our Virtual Event featuring all the scheduled conversations from 1:00pm - 6:00pm!
CLICK HERE
This is an in-person event, public health permitting. Northwestern follows CDC and State of Illinois guidance for public health protection measures. Seating is limited so make your plans soon. There will be a streaming option, but that’s not the same as being together.
For questions:
Email the Department Assistant, Suzette Denose at
s-denose@northwestern.edu
