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NEWS & EVENTS
National Events
Modern Language Association (MLA) 2026 - January 8-11, Toronto, Canada
Midwest Association of Language Learning Technology (MWALLT) - February 28, 2026 (online)
Language OER Conference - March 7, 2026 (online)
Central States Conference - March 12-14, Chicago
Chicago Language Symposium - April 18, 2026 (online)
Northwestern Events
Mar
4
2026
Parting Gifts of Empire: Palestine and India at the Dawn of Decol...
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM, Evanston
Postponed! Stay tuned for the new Spring Quarter date. Guest Speaker: Esmat Elhalaby (University of Toronto),
Mar
4
2026
The Salon: Exploring Contemplative Practices Inside and Outside o...
4:00 PM - 5:15 PM, Evanston
“Poetry isn't a profession, it's a way of life. It's an empty basket; you put your life into it and make something out of that.” —Mary ...
Mar
4
2026
News
2nd Immersion Week: Intercultural Competence in Language Instruction
Join us for our 2nd Immersion Week on December 3-5, 2025 to learn more about intercultural competence and assessment. Please register to receive the Zoom link.
2025 Alumnae of Northwestern's Award for Curriculum Innovation
Congratulations to María Barros García, César Hoyos Álvarez and Claudia Quevedo-Webb for becoming the 2025 recipients of this prestigious award! Their project will incorporate virtual reality into the classroom to enhance language learning and intercultural understanding.
1st Immersion Week: Generative AI in Language Instruction
Look back at "Immersion Week: Generative AI in Language Instruction" (December 3-6, 2024) which provided faculty and graduate students with foundational knowledge and resources on AI-based tools for language teaching and learning. Materials and recordings are available on our site.