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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


Former US ambassador speaks on Ukraine-Russia conflict

January 28, 2015

Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Steven Pifer spoke to about 30 people on the crisis between Ukraine and Russia at the Buffett Center on Tuesday. When a Malaysia Airlines flight was shot down over...

Northwestern professor speaks about progress in Israeli-Palestinian conflict

May 28, 2014

A visiting religious studies professor gave a talk Wednesday on challenging traditional perspectives and sparking dialogue on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Yakir Englander spoke to a crowd of...

New York University economics Prof. William Easterly gives a talk at Harris Hall on Thursday night. The lecture, part of the One Book One Northwestern program, discussed the problems with the organization of economic development around the world.

Economist, author talks international development, aid policies

May 22, 2014

An economist and author spoke Wednesday on human rights and foreign aid in a talk titled, “The Tyranny of Experts: Economists, Dictators and the Forgotten Rights of the Poor,” based on his book of...

Jillian Reilly, a global aid worker, addresses NU in a speech about her discoveries in her work in humanitarianism. She said through her career, she found many shortcomings in the aid industry and is now attempting to increase awareness regarding these issues.

Northwestern alum shares criticisms of global aid industry

May 6, 2014

Jillian Reilly returned to Northwestern Tuesday evening after more than two decades in the global aid industry to share a skeptic eye on humanitarianism. The event, titled “Confessions of an Aid...

Students wait as individuals organizing the event set up a screening of “Urban Roots.” The documentary focuses on self sustaining communities in Detroit that arose after the industrial decline.

Buffett Center sponsors ‘Urban Roots’ documentary screening, discussion

April 29, 2014

Activists educated the Northwestern community Tuesday on urban agriculture and more sustainable lifestyles. The Buffett Center, Students for Ecological and Environmental Development, Wild Roots and...

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