Ben Parr ’08 may not have found the perfect fit in his career right after graduating from Northwestern but he quickly transitioned to an organization where he thrived. Parr stayed at Mashable for over 3 years as it grew into one of the largest tech publications in the world. In the ten years since leaving Northwestern, Parr has been a journalist, investor, entrepreneur, and even an author of Captivology: The Science of Capturing People’s Attention. Don’t miss his insights on taking advantage of opportunities you didn’t even know where in front of you. Also, as a member of his 10 Year Reunion Committee, Parr shares what he is looking forward to most when he comes back to campus for Reunion Weekend.
Homecoming and Reunion Weekend (October 11-14) are cherished traditions where alumni can share a toast to the past and a toast to the future. It is a time to come home to Evanston to celebrate, reconnect with classmates, and create new memories. Visit www.alumni.northwestern.edu/homecoming andwww.alumni.northwestern.edu/reunion for more information.
Welcome (Back) to the Northwestern Alumni Association, Yari Gallegos ’19, ’20 MS
A Conversation with Supreme Court and Appellate Lawyer Carter Phillips ’75 MA, ’77 JD
How Storytelling is a Powerful Form of Advocacy with Rebecca Kling ’07
All About NUPAC and Their Podcast Who NU? with Len Iaquinta ’66 and Marc Staros ’09
What’s Next in Your Career? An Alumni Panel with Baindu Kallon ’14, David Chase ’13, and Nancy Le ’20
Strengthening Systems in the Service of Underserved Communities with Anoop Jain ’09
If It Clicks, If It Feels Right, Go with Your Gut with Irene Kang ’11
Preserving Memories and Creating Connections through Photography with Justin Barbin ’11
Why It’s Important to Bring Your Full Self to the Lab with Brian Aguado ’13 MS, ’15 PhD
Authenticity, Vulnerability, and Growth with Liza Katzer ’08
Following Your Intellectual and Creative Passions with Cristina A. Bejan '04
Women-Led Stories and Spaces in TV with Ilana Peña '13
On Writing and Teaching, and the Black Horror Renaissance with Tananarive Due ’87
On Writing and Teaching, and the Black Horror Renaissance with Tananarive Due ’87
Universal Practices and (Some) Industry-Specific Insights in Mentoring with Michelle Lin ’05, ’09 MD and Rebecca Windsor ’98
Leaders and Learners: How to Foster an Impactful Mentoring Relationship with Alexis Jeffries '08 and Janea Wilson '22
How Northwestern Shaped the Lives and Careers of the 2020–21 Northwestern Alumni Medalists, with President and CEO of the California Wellness Foundation, Judy Belk ’75
How Northwestern Shaped the Lives and Careers of the 2020–21 Northwestern Alumni Medalists, with Senior Vice President of Research–Biology at Genentech, Andrew C. Chan ’80, ’80 MS
How Northwestern Shaped the Lives and Careers of the 2020–21 Northwestern Alumni Medalists, with Former Chairman and CEO of Combe Incorporated, Christopher B. Combe ’70 (’99, ’09 P)
How Northwestern Shaped the Lives and Careers of the 2020–21 Northwestern Alumni Medalists, with Co-Founder and Former Chairman and CEO of Crate & Barrel, Gordon Segal ’60 (’93 P)
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