North Central’s summer webinar series makes headlines

The examination of the ripple effects of COVID-19 captures media attention

North Central College is offering a free summer webinar series centered on the COVID-19 pandemic and the many ripple effects it has in our lives and throughout our communities, as well as within a broader cultural and historical context. Faculty from 13 academic programs will offer a total of 18 informative sessions in their areas of expertise, many of which will include live Q&A sessions. The free webinars are open to the public and will explore this important moment in world history. Webinar summaries can be found at: https://www.northcentralcollege.edu/webinar-series.

“North Central College faculty have such a vast range of expertise, and the COVID-19 pandemic lends itself to examination from multiple perspectives,” said Stephen Maynard Caliendo, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at North Central College. “What has emerged throughout this project is a rich, multi-disciplinary exploration of this important moment in world history. North Central students will be excited to see some of their favorite professors doing what they do best, and the community at large will benefit from the information and invitation for discussion. This series captures the essence of the North Central experience by combining real-world events with deeper academic exploration.”

This summer-hit series has captured the attention of the media:

• WGN TV – Dr. Suzanne Chod and Dr. Bill Muck (voting during a global pandemic)
• WGN TV - Dr. Michael Blight (misinformation and social media)
• Daily Herald
• Naperville Magazine
• Positively Naperville
• Naperville Community Television (NCTV)
• Naperville Patch