The Momentum Way

A roundup of 71 North updates

The Momentum Way

Momentum is building at 71 North.

As we settle into the rhythm of the semester, our studio is buzzing with the kind of energy that only happens when creativity, collaboration, and curiosity collide. From interdisciplinary meetups to hands-on workshops, every week brings new opportunities to explore ideas and connect across campus.

Whether you're writing a research paper, building a prototype, launching a podcast, or simply seeking good conversation, there's a place for you here at the studio.

This week, we continue our signature series and welcome new faces into the fold:

  • Tech+Tacos Tuesday serves up a Python setup in GitHub Codespaces with Dr. Anna Klis

  • Northern Exposure explores: "Antimicrobials Around Us: Connecting Health Across Humans, Animals, and the Environment" with Dr. Pallavi Singh

  • CHILL returns with mindful art sessions that help you slow down and reset

  • Unplugged Conversations invites you to step away from screens and dive into human-centered dialogue

  • Innovation Pages continues book club sessions on Hooked, Leaders Eat Last, and Give and Take

  • And VespaMode revs up development on our immersive simulator project in the Huskieverse

The week ahead is full of ways to learn, grow, and be part of something meaningful. Bring your ideas, your curiosity, and a friend. We got the coffee, we got the tacos!

 You become what you give your attention to”

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This Week at 71 North

Tuesday:

9:00-11:00 AM: Morning Brew & Write - Writing Group for Grad Students & Post-Doc

12:00-1:00 PM: Innovation Pages, Hooked - Facilitator: Matt Deitch

2:30-3:30 PM: Innovation Pages, Leaders Eat Last - Facilitator: Jordan York

3:30-4:30 PM: LEAP - Lean & Agile Community of Practice Meetup

5:00-6:30 PM: Tech+Tacos Tuesday - Python Basics, featuring Dr. Anna Klis

Wednesday:

1:30-3:00 PM: HuskieVerse Planning Meeting

3:15-4:45 PM: NNGO 352 - Nonprofit Program and Development

3:30-4:30 PM: Innovation Pages, Give and Take - Facilitator: Dr. Anna Klis

5:00-7:45 PM: ECON 691 Research Tools for Economists

5:30-6:30 PM: C.A.U.S.E. Student Club Meeting

Thursday:

12:00-1:00 PM: Unplugged Conversations - Step away from screens and rediscover the art of conversation, Facilitated by Julie Ann O'Connell

12:00-1:00PM: All About I-Corps - Unlocking Innovation with the Great Lakes I-Corps Hub

3:00-6:30 PM: HON-310 Open Source

Friday:

12:00-2:00 PM: VespaMode - Development of Vespa Simulator in VR

1:00-2:00 PM: Northern Exposure: Antimicrobials Around Us: Connecting Health Across Humans, Animals, and the Environment, by Pallavi Singh

Monday

10:00AM-3:00PM Sustainability Careers Exploration Event - Connect with sustainability professionals

3:00-4:45 NNGO- Nonprofit Program and Development

5:00-7:20 PM: Opportunity Dekalb: Breakthrough Community Business Academy

Looking Ahead:

Looking Back:

Dr. Matt Deitch presented the pillars of sustainability at NIU alongside his research with aquatic restoration.

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