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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


Northwestern administrators, trustees and a student dig shovels into soil at the site where the newest residential hall will be built. The University held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new building, 560 Lincoln, on Friday.

Northwestern celebrates groundbreaking of new residence hall

November 8, 2015

A groundbreaking ceremony on Friday marked the start of the construction of 560 Lincoln, a new residence hall on North Campus. Projected to finish in 2017, 560 Lincoln is located north of Kemper Hall...

By the end of the year, Northwestern aims to eliminate bottled water from three campus C-stores. Pura Playa, a group dedicated to the reduction of plastic waste, has worked with the University to phase out bottled water on campus, and eventually from vending machines and athletic events.

Northwestern plans to eliminate bottled water in three C-stores by end of academic year

November 5, 2015

Northwestern is aiming to phase out bottled water from three campus C-stores by the end of the academic year. The University has already reduced bottled water products in the Norris University Center...

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Northwestern’s new dining director Ken Field looks to bring fresh perspective

May 25, 2015

Northwestern’s new dining director Ken Field says he plans to bring innovation and effective communication to Northwestern Dining, using other universities in the Midwest that have what he calls exemplary...

Kelly Schaefer tapped to replace Burgwell Howard as new assistant vice president for student engagement

May 19, 2015

Kelly Schaefer, executive director of Norris University Center, will replace Burgwell Howard as assistant vice president for student engagement. Patricia Telles-Irvin, vice president for student affairs,...

South Mid-Quads Hall will be renovated this summer and will be occupied by Shepard Residential College next year. Public Affairs Residential College will move to North Mid-Quads Hall, as both Shepard and PARC’s buildings will undergo renovations.

PARC, Shepard to move to Mid-Quads for next school year

April 25, 2015

Public Affairs Residential College and Shepard Residential College will be housed in the Mid-Quads next academic year when their current buildings undergo renovation as part of Northwestern's Master Housing Plan. PARC...

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