Navigating Northwestern Academics
Meet the Panelists!
Caitlin Fitz
Associate Professor of Instruction, History
Elizabeth Lenaghan
Director of the Cook Family Writing Program, Director of The Writing Place
Robert Ward
Assistant Professor of Instruction, Cook Family Writing Program & African American Studies
An event series for undergrads
Navigating Northwestern Academics is a series of casual, interactive forums designed to help undergraduates find their best footing in negotiating the sometimes-rocky path toward their academic goals. Register below.
Spring 2026
Get a jump on spring quarter!
Managing Your Writing and Reading Load: Tricks of the Trade from Northwestern Experts
Date/Time: Thursday, April 16th, 12pm–1pm
Location: Elder Lounge (Elder G15)
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by your reading load or writing assignments? Join us for lunch while learning strategies from faculty and experienced student panelists to feel more in control of your learning. Bring your questions!
Faculty panelists: Dr. Caitlin Fitz, History; Dr. Elizabeth Lenaghan, Cook Family Writing Program & The Writing Place; Dr. Robert Ward, Cook Family Writing Program & African American Studies
Questions? Contact us.
Body-Doubling Study Space: Prepare for finals while encouraging mutual accountability!
Looking for a dedicated space to complete work and stay on task with some gentle accountability from others?
Body doubling is a study technique in which you complete your own projects around another person or group of people to stay focused, motivated, and efficient. This strategy can be helpful for anyone who would like a little support with getting started on tasks, avoiding distraction — or who could simply benefit from a slightly more structured study environment.
Come and join ASLA in the week before finals to work and study alongside other students with timed breaks and light snacks!
Stay tuned for the Spring quarter body-doubling hours during finals!