NU Performance Studies

Join us SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2026,
for our late and beloved colleague,
Prof. Paul Edwards Memorial, from
12:30 to 3:30 PM @ KRAUSE STUDIO,
featuring an installation screening
of Prof. Edwards’ video essays
as well as selections from his library.

At 4 PM in LOUIS THEATER, a memorial will take place with remarks from colleagues, students, collaborators, and friends of Prof. Edwards.

Reception in the Southern Rehearsal Room to follow.

Deadline extended !!!!!
Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to think with these great scholars!

Northwestern’s Department of Performance Studies and Slippage Lab invites applications from graduate students and recent graduates on the theme of Black Q***r Aesthetics for our 2026 Performance Studies Summer Institute. Check out the flyer for more information!

Application Deadline May 17!! The Department of Performance Studies and Slippage Lab invite applications from graduate students and recent graduates on the theme of Black Q***r Aesthetics for our
2026 Performance Studies Summer Institute.

Mark your calendars!!! This week .nu

SLIPPAGE Black Performance Theory 2026 lecture series continues with more exciting conversations!
THURSDAY, APRIL 30 @ 5:30 PM
Henry Castillo (Northwestern University) and Luis Alba (NYU)
FRIDAY, MAY 1 @ 12:30 PM
Thomas F. DeFrantz (Northwestern) and Kevin E. Quashie (Brown University)

For more information, check the flyer!!! See you All There !