AI in the Arts and Humanities
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 6:00pm CST
Galvin Recital Hall
Daniel Shanahan, James Lee, Özge Samanci, and Sylvester Johnson, panelists
Join a panel of Northwestern University faculty for a discussion focused on the ways in which they are using AI and exploring its impact on their work, as well as broader issues surrounding the use of AI in the arts and humanities. Panelists include Daniel Shanahan (Associate Professor of Music Theory and Cognition, Bienen School of Music), James Lee (Associate Professor, Medill School for Journalism, Media & Integrated Marketing Communications; Associate University Librarian of Academic Innovation), Özge Samanci (Associate Professor, Radio/TV/Film, School of Communication), and Sylvester Johnson (Chair, Professor of Black Studies, Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences).
Free EventMary B. Galvin Recital Hall
Address
70 Arts Circle Drive
Evanston, IL 60208
United States
About
Located in the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, this 400-seat hall features a 40-foot glass wall offering views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline. Undulating walls of Forest Stewardship Council–certified wood, covered with a thin layer of African moabi wood, provide optimal acoustics, and the hall is equipped with state-of-the-art sound and video equipment for recording.
