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

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

The Daily Northwestern

Stephen Krupin (Medill ’04) speaks at Harris Hall on Tuesday. The former speechwriter for Barack Obama shared his experiences working in the White House and gave advice to students who are looking to pursue a career in a similar field.

Former Obama speechwriter, NU alumnus shares White House experiences

April 19, 2017

Former President Barack Obama speechwriter Stephen Krupin (Medill ’04) shared his experiences Tuesday in Harris Hall, the same “life-changing” building where he had his first speechwriting class...

Cody Keenan (Weinberg ’02) speaks in Harris Hall at an event sponsored by Contemporary Thought Speaker Series. Keenan served as director of speechwriting for former President Barack Obama from 2013 to 2017.

NU alumnus Cody Keenan discusses career as Obama’s speechwriter

April 12, 2017

Empathy and curiosity are the two most important qualities for a speechwriter, said Cody Keenan (Weinberg ’02), director of speechwriting for former President Barack Obama. Speaking to an audience...

Renowned body piercer discusses genital piercings during NU Sex Week event

April 11, 2017

Renowned body piercer Elayne Angel kicked off this year’s Sex Week speaker series Monday evening by introducing students to different types of genital piercings during an event at Harris Hall. NU...

(Top) “Sweet Dreams” host and renowned pastry chef Gale Gand promotes her books and own brand of root beer to attendees of the Sugar and Spice Summit on Saturday at Harris Hall. (Bottom) La Cocinita employees sell food from a food truck to summit attendees outside Harris Hall. The University’s first food summit brought prominent women in the culinary world to campus to discuss their experiences in the food industry.

Northwestern’s first food summit features women in food industry

April 3, 2017

Complete with chocolate samples, root beer and tacos, Harris Hall was filled with food Saturday as Northwestern held an inaugural event celebrating opportunities for women in the culinary industry. “Sugar...

International Gender Equality Movement hosts second annual campus day for local girls

November 18, 2015

The International Gender Equality Movement is hosting its second annual campus day for at-risk high school girls on Saturday in Harris Hall to better inform them about higher education opportunities. The...

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