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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

Jordan Burnham, from Active Minds’ Speakers Bureau, tells new students about his depression and suicide attempt. He urged students on Sunday night to continue a conversation on mental health.

New mental health Essential NU opens dialogue, explains resources

September 23, 2013

After an academic year that brought mental health issues at Northwestern to the forefront of campus discussions, a new required event for freshmen and transfers debuted Sunday night at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The...

New Wildcat Welcome programs spotlight campus safety resources

April 18, 2013

A new Essential NU that focuses on campus safety will be part of a handful of changes to Wildcat Welcome coming this fall. In addition to the Mental Health ENU that was announced in January, new students...

Peer advisers to the class of 2015 dance during Wildcat Welcome. 725 students applied to the program this year, up from 350 in 2010.

Record number of students apply to be peer advisers

April 2, 2013

With 725 students applying, this year is the most competitive for peer adviser applications to date. The application process had an all-time low selection rate of 27.6 percent. Only 200 students are...

The Wildcat Welcome board of directors released peer adviser applications last week. The program is moving back to its eight day schedule in 2013.

More changes coming to Wildcat Welcome programming

February 12, 2013

Applications are currently being accepted for peer advisers for Wildcat Welcome 2013, which will implement a number of new programs in an effort to continue improving the transition of incoming classes...

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