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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Letter to the Editor: Open letter by Northwestern faculty requesting a more central role in planning Buffet Institute’s future

May 3, 2016

Dear President Schapiro and Provost Linzer, The undersigned write you in the hope that lessons can be learned from the questionable process and unfortunate outcome of the recent search for Buffett leadership....

Medill sophomore David Gernon and French and comparative literature Prof. Michal Ginsburg find common ground in Monday’s Political Union debate on Karl Eikenberry. The former U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan was named the new executive director of the Buffett Institute in January, but the University announced in April that he would not longer be stepping into the position.

Students discuss Karl Eikenberry’s qualifications, worldview in Political Union debate

May 3, 2016

Karl Eikenberry isn’t coming to Northwestern, but debate over his appointment as executive director of the Buffett Institute carries on. NU Political Union tackled the issue Monday evening, arguing...

Karl Eikenberry will not step in as executive director of Buffett Institute

April 14, 2016

Karl Eikenberry will no longer serve as executive director of the Buffett Institute, Provost Dan Linzer announced Thursday in an email to Buffett faculty. Northwestern announced last fall that Eikenberry...

Pakistani pop stars Ali Aftab Saeed, left, and Saad Sultan, right, sing in an impromptu music concert Monday night. The artists arrived at Northwestern this week to begin a two-week residency as Jean Gimbel Lane Distinguished artists.

Provocative Pakistani pop stars arrive at Northwestern for two-week residency

April 14, 2016

A&E In seemingly innocuous music videos, a group of Pakistani pop stars don colorful face paint, elaborate costumes and silly expressions. But behind the guise lie biting lyrics that critique...

Letter to the Editor: Buffett Institute directors support Eikenberry’s appointment

April 10, 2016

Dear Editor: As has been reported in The Daily Northwestern, Karl Eikenberry’s appointment is stirring up controversy among some Northwestern faculty and students. People are criticizing the appointment...

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