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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


New department to focus on Asian literature, culture

January 27, 2013

Northwestern is expanding its Asian studies course offerings with the creation of the new Department of Asian Languages and Cultures this fall. The new department will bring a literary and cultural...

Hope Coorden (left) and Natalie Furlett (center), who work in the Center for Student Involvement, hold hands Wednesday at Alyssa Weaver’s memorial service at Alice Millar Chapel. Weaver took her own life in November while studying abroad in London.

Second memorial for Alyssa Weaver highlights her lasting legacy

January 23, 2013

Holding hands, the Northwestern community gathered Wednesday night to remember Weinberg junior Alyssa Weaver for a second time. The service held at Alice Millar Chapel was more formal than the candlelight...

Prof. Joan Zielinski, who taught marketing and sociology courses, passed away unexpectedly Dec. 13. Her colleagues in the Business Institutions Program are planning a memorial service for sometime during winter quarter.

Sociology Prof. Joan Zielinski remembered for her passion for life, ‘homey’ classroom environment

January 6, 2013

In the wake of the death of sociology Prof. Joan Zielinski, her students and colleagues remember her as someone with a personality – and homemade baked goods – that left them wanting to come back to...

Crown Speaker Series brings award-winning author to campus

November 19, 2012

Award-winning author Nathan Englander spoke to members of the Northwestern community Monday night as the inaugural lecturer in the Renee and Lester Crown Speaker Series. Englander said he aimed to answer...

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