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

The Daily Northwestern


Wildcat Welcome adds family ambassador position to application, extends application period

April 6, 2014

The Board of Directors for New Student and Family Programs introduced the option to be a family ambassador into this year's peer adviser applications in an effort to promote increased family assistance...

Peer advisers cheer as the class of 2017 enters Deering Meadow during Welcome Week. New programming changes will extend the first year experience beyond new student orientation.

Extended first-year programs to enhance ‘full Northwestern experience’

September 26, 2013

New Student and Family Programs selected its inaugural First-Year Student Task Force on Tuesday, expanding its efforts to maintain a welcoming and engaging campus community beyond Wildcat Welcome. The...

Director of the First Year Experience, Joshua McKenzie, announces the addition of a Wildcat Welcome Day at Millenium Park. The event is slated to open Wildcat Welcome in 2014.

Class of 2017 to travel to Millennium Park for Wildcat Welcome

April 4, 2013

This fall, the class of 2017 and transfer students will head downtown to participate in a new component of Wildcat Welcome. Josh McKenzie, director of the first year experience, announced Thursday night...

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...

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