Bienen announces retirementPresident to step down in August of 2009
When Henry Bienen became Northwestern University's 15th president on Jan. 1, 1995, the university was a different place.
The endowment was one-fifth its current size. The class of 1999 had just shy of 13,000 applicants. A full year of tuition was $16,404.…
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Internships provide fresh perspectives for career seekersAmbitious students balance work with academics
For some Northwestern students, getting a degree involves not only class time and final exams but also time in the workplace.
Journalism students complete Journalism Residency, education majors student teach, engineering students are offered co-op spots and a variety of internships are available for students in Weinberg and the School of Communication.…
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Student leaders praise president's tenure
Student leaders expressed their appreciation for Northwestern University President Henry Bienen's legacy on campus after a Monday announcement that the president plans to retire next year.
"I'm a big President Bienen fan," said Jon Webber, the Associated Student Government president.…
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Bienen has been a 'spark' for changes
In the wake of Henry Bienen's announced retirement, Northwestern administrators and faculty praised his accomplishments in his 13 years as university president.
"All great things come to an end at some point, and Dr. Bienen is no different," said Eugene Sunshine, vice president for business and finance.…
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Dillo Day moved past last week of classes
The date of Dillo Day, NU's Spring Quarter outdoor music festival, will be changed from May 24, the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, to the following Saturday, May 31, Mayfest officially announced Monday. In addition, Dillo Day's outdoor venue will be moved from the north end of the Lakefill to its southwest corner, near Norris University Center.…
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NU insurance makes getting proper care difficult
A survey authored by the Student Health Advisory Committee revealed that discrepancies in Northwestern health care policies and private policies discourage students from going to NU Health Service for care.
Because Health Service falls under an exception to the 1996 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), students who are not covered by the NU health insurance plan face obstacles to obtaining prescription medications and other services offered at Searle Hall.…
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Students battle winter sickness, doctor offers health tips
A list of some of the things that contribute to illness: Close contact with large numbers of people. Poor nutrition. Lack of sleep. Questionable hygiene. As finals approach, more and more students at Northwestern say they are feeling run down, such as Weinberg freshman Catherine Arney.…
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