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This November, as we reflect onLGBTQ History Month, we’re reminded that archives are acts of resistance—they make visible what might otherwise be erased, forgotten, or deemed “not important enough” to preserve. For communities historically excluded from official records, the work of documenting lives, labor, and legacy has always been radical.

The work of documenting lives, labor, and legacies is a paramount practice.

In that spirit, we invite Northwestern community members to “Work in Progress: Archiving the Self”—a reflective mini-workshop that reframes your everyday work as archive-worthy. You don’t have to be an artist to be an archivist of your life. Through emails, late-night problem solving, mentorship moments, and the systems that you’ve quietly built, you’re already creating a record of care, growth, and values.

In this session, you’ll

Reflect on how your work and roles have evolved over time
Recognize the “invisible archive” you already keep
Write a letter to your present self—from past or future you

November 12th | 1:00–2:30 PM

Location: 1800 Sherman, Suite 5200