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We Give Blood Drive | Nationwide
Wednesday, August 27–Friday, December 5, 2025
Northwestern is competing in the Abbott and Big Ten “We Give Blood Drive” throughout the football season. The drive challenges all Big Ten schools to see which can generate the most blood donations, with the winning school earning a $1 million gift from Abbott to support student or community health initiatives.
This campaign gives Wildcat students, fans, staff, and alumni the chance to save lives. Donors will also receive a limited-edition T-shirt once they submit their donation for Northwestern via the website or text (while supplies last).
Learn more and find Northwestern-specific drives on the Big Ten website.
Give Blood
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Medical Alumni Association Brunch | Los Angeles, California
Friday, November 7, 2025 | 1–3 p.m. PST
Are you from the Los Angeles area or planning to be in town for the Northwestern Wildcats vs. University of Southern California (USC) game on November 7?
We invite all alumni, friends, and supporters of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine to join us for a game day brunch, hosted by the Medical Alumni Association, just before the Wildcats take on the Trojans!
Even if you’re not attending the game or pep rally, we would still love for you to join us for brunch and connect with alumni and friends.
USC Garden Patio
3540 South Figueroa Street | Los Angeles, CA 90007
Advance registration is required for this exclusive event.
Register for Brunch in Los Angeles
Parking Information
Parking for our brunch event and game day is available at USC’s Figueroa Parking Structure, located directly behind the USC Hotel and convenient for all-day use. If the structure is full, alternative parking is available at the Flower Street Parking Structure. Parking is offered at a flat rate of $50 per car on game day.
Parking in both structures is available through text-to-park options. Please follow the posted signage in the structure using your mobile device. This will allow you to register your vehicle’s license plate online and pay for parking through the online terminal.
For more information, please refer to the directional guide for parking, which includes addresses for both structures.
Figueroa Parking Structure
3540 South Figueroa Street | Los Angeles, CA 90007
Flower Parking Structure
3709 Flower Street | Los Angeles, CA 90007
N Zone Pep Rally and Game
The N Zone Pep Rally (beginning immediately after at 3:30 p.m.) will be located at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum—South Lawn, Exposition Park, which is approximately 7 blocks from the USC Hotel. You must register separately for the N Zone Pep Rally event.
For more information on the N Zone Pep Rally and game tickets, visit the Northwestern Alumni Association’s ’Cats in Los Angeles webpage.
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Have Coffee and Conversations with Katie Lattal | Webinar
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 | 10–11:30 a.m. CST
Our “Have Coffee and Conversations” series is a unique opportunity for you to reconnect with fellow alumni, share your experiences, and enjoy meaningful conversations in a relaxed setting. This month, we’re taking a look back at the incredible legacy of The 12th General Hospital.
Virtual via Zoom: Link will be provided when you register.
In honor of Veterans Day, join Katie Lattal, head of Special Collections at Galter Health Sciences Library and Learning Center, for a presentation on the 12th General Hospital, the Army field hospital unit staffed primarily by Northwestern doctors and nurses during World War II. Illustrated by photographs and documents from Galter’s archives, this presentation will review the timeline of the unit’s service throughout the war, highlight the kinds of medical care provided by the unit, and share anecdotes about what life was like for the Northwestern doctors and nurses while they were stationed in North Africa and Italy.
The Half Century Club (HCC) recognizes our alumni who graduated 50+ years ago and celebrates your dedication to the betterment of human health. We have created this club to honor you because you are an important part of our Medical Alumni Association family. As a member, you are invited to connect with fellow alumni, join us at local or virtual events, celebrate at reunion gatherings, and regale us with tales of your career. Learn more on the HCC website.
For questions, contact Allison Glibowski at allison.glibowski@northwestern.edu.
Register for the HCC Webinar
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A Night With Northwestern at the Theatre: The Addams Family—A New Musical Comedy | Chicago, Illinois
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 7:30 p.m. CST
Eccentric, morbid, spooky, and more than a little bit kooky, the far-from-normal Addams family faces a normal family challenge when their macabre daughter, Wednesday, falls in love with Lucas, a sweet young man from a respectable family whom her parents have never met. Worried her family might not approve of this all-too-normal match, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before—keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Things take a hilarious turn when the Addams family hosts a dinner for Lucas and his unsuspecting parents. On that fateful evening, relationships are tested, secrets are revealed, and the Addams family tackles both love and change by embracing the wackiness that resides in every family.
Ethel M. Barber Theater | 30 Arts Circle Drive | Evanston, Illinois
Suggested Ages: 10 and up | General Admission: $18.50
Questions? Email alumnieducation@northwestern.edu.
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SAVE THE DATE: Alumni Weekend 2026 | Chicago, Illinois
Friday, May 1–Saturday, May 2, 2026
Celebrate in Chicago next 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 2026 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. Plan to spend the weekend with us. See you in Chicago!
Don’t wait: Secure your hotel for Alumni Weekend 2026 now!
We’ve arranged discounted room blocks at several local Chicago hotels, including Aloft Chicago Mag Mile, Omni Chicago Hotel, and The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago. Early booking is strongly recommended, as rooms are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Visit the “2026 Travel and Accommodations” portion of our Alumni Weekend website for more information.
See you in Chicago!
Stay tuned for more information coming later this year.
Add Alumni Weekend 2026 to My Calendar
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Feinberg’s Breakthroughs Podcast Archives | Claim CME Credit
Now Available
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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