Host, Help Plan, or Attend an Upcoming Event

If you are interested in helping to host or help plan an upcoming online event or regional gathering in your area, please contact us. We are grateful to all our volunteers who help make our events possible and help fellow alumni stay connected with their alma mater. For more information, please email us at medalum@northwestern.edu.

Upcoming Events

Join Us for These Upcoming Events:


Northwestern University Dental School Midwinter Reception and Reunion 2025 \| Chicago, Illinois Friday, February 21, 2025 \| 5:30–9:00 p.m. CST You are cordially invited to the Northwestern University Dental School Alumni Midwinter Reception. Cost: $20 per person in advance; $25 at the door. Hors d’oeuvres, pasta bar, and dessert will be served. Wine, beer, and soft drinks are included. Please note that online and phone registration closes on Monday, February 17, 2025. To purchase your ticket via phone, please call the Northwestern Alumni Association (NAA) at 847-491-3317. Purchase Tickets to the NUDS Midwinter Reception
Northwestern Connects Event \| Worldwide Tuesday, February 25, 2025 For the past decade, the Northwestern Connects networking event has sparked new connections across the globe. The Northwestern Alumni Association hosted events in over 100 locations in 2024 and looks forward to seeing alumni come together again at one of their 2025 venues. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet fellow alumni, expand your personal and professional networks, and celebrate your Purple Pride. You can attend an event near your home, or wherever you may be on February 25! Explore the current list of locations and check back as more are being added. Most events are free, but advance registration is required. Mark your calendars for February 25! Register for Northwestern Connects
MAA Brunch: Frontiers of the Brain \| Naples, Florida Wednesday, February 26, 2025 \| 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. EST The NU Club of Southwest Florida and the Half Century Club of Northwestern University’s Medical Alumni Association invite you to join us for a discussion on brain health at the Arthrex One Conference Center. 1 Arthrex Way \| Naples, Florida Welcome Reception: 11–11:30 a.m. Program and Brunch: 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (begins promptly) Studio X Tour: 1:30–2 p.m. (optional) The brain is the most complex organ, but our knowledge has expanded exponentially in the last decade due to various technologies. The brain may be the next major frontier in medicine. Come learn from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine faculty about recent advances in neuroscience and what lies ahead for research on brain health. Featuring panelists Tamar D. Gefen, PhD; Alfred L. George, Jr., MD; and Sachin Patel, MD, PhD. After brunch, please join us for an optional tour of Studio X on the Arthrex Campus, a 24,000-square-foot facility showcasing state-of-the-art media technology. Highlights include: Holodeck XR Stage: Immersive experiences with motion-tracking cameras and LED walls and floors. Surgical Studio Suite: Enhancing surgical visuals with next-gen Synergy technology. Virtual Production Stage: A 100-foot LED volume towering 17 feet high for panels, case presentations, and patient outcome videos. Discover how Arthrex is revolutionizing the way we envision and shape the future of medicine! Advance event registration is required. RSVP for Our 2025 MAA Naples Brunch
Industry Insights: Biotechnology \| Cambridge, Massachusetts Wednesday, March 12, 2025 \| 6:00–8:00 p.m. EDT Game-Changing GLP-1 Obesity Medications: Exciting Breakthroughs, but Challenges Remain Join us at the MIT Museum for an engaging evening exploring GLP-1 medications, heralded as a “game changer” in the battle against obesity. These innovative treatments not only significantly lower body weight but also reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, limit diabetes and fatty liver disease, and improve quality of life. Named the Breakthrough of the Year by Science magazine in 2023, GLP-1 medications offer lifesaving potential—but challenges such as supply shortages and high costs raise critical questions about their accessibility and future use. MIT Museum, Gambrill Center \| 314 Main Street \| Cambridge, Massachusetts Event Schedule: Reception: 6–6:30 p.m. Presentation: 6:30–7 p.m. Discussion and Networking: 7–8 p.m. Enjoy heavy appetizers, beer, wine, and soft drinks as you connect with fellow alumni and industry experts. Featured Speaker: Robert F. Kushner, MD, ’82 GMER Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Dr. Kushner will lead a presentation and breakout discussion on overcoming the challenges to utilizing GLP-1 medications effectively. Registration Details: $25 for alumni and guests $15 for current Northwestern students and undergraduate alumni (Classes of 2015–2025) Advance registration is required by March 7, 2025. Space is limited, so secure your spot early! For questions, please contact alumnieducation@northwestern.edu. RSVP for Boston Industry Insights
Cubs Spring Training Game \| Mesa, Arizona Saturday, March 8, 2025 \| 1:05 p.m. MST Chicago Cubs vs. Seattle Mariners The Medical Alumni Association is proud to once again host alumni and friends for a spring training game at Sloan Park in Arizona. Your $35 purchase includes one game ticket, food, soda, and two adult beverage tickets. Exclusively for members of The Founders Society and Half Century Club, and Northwestern alumni. Limited tickets are available. Please reserve your travel and hotel accommodations now as this is expected to be a very busy weekend in Arizona. Purchase Cubs Spring Training Game Tickets
Alumni Weekend 2025 \| Chicago, Illinois Friday, May 2–Saturday, May 3, 2025 Celebrate in Chicago this spring! Alumni Weekend is the cornerstone event for the Medical Alumni Association. Spend the weekend reconnecting with friends and classmates as you explore campus, participate in lectures and tours, and celebrate at class dinners. We are thrilled to welcome our 2025 reunion classes, as well as all members of our Half Century Club. Not your reunion year? Not a problem! There’s so much to see and do. Visit the 2025 Travel and Accommodations portion of our Alumni Weekend website to book your hotel now and take advantage of our discounted room rates. Explore our full schedule of events on the Alumni Weekend website. Make plans to spend the weekend with us. See you in Chicago! Register for Alumni Weekend 2025
Feinberg’s Breakthroughs Podcast Archives \| Claim CME Credit Available Now Stay in tune with Feinberg faculty through candid interviews in the Breakthroughs podcast archives. Discover more about their insights, explore recent episodes, claim continuing medical education credit (CME), and subscribe to the show so that you can stay up-to-date with the latest discoveries. For Physicians Claiming CME Credit: Most episodes are approved for CME credit. After streaming the episode, you will find the eligible credit amount at the bottom of each podcast webpage and a “claim your credit” button, which will take you to Feinberg’s CME website. Just sign in and fill out the form. Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Pandora. Subscribe to the Breakthroughs Podcast

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