2008 Woodie Awards
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley to speak at commencement
After an unusually long delay, the university announced Monday that Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley will address graduates June 20 at this year's commencement ceremony - a choice many seniors say is a disappointment for the 150th class to graduate from NU.
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ASG amends code, not constitutionChanges advocated by Sales-Griffin, other executive board members
UPDATED 11:42 p.m. | Associated Student Government senators voted 24-7-2 to amend ASG's code and reorganize the organization Wednesday night in a four-hour session. Debate on proposed corresponding constitutional amendments was postponed to a later time, meaning that none of the changes approved will go into effect.…
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DM announces 2009 beneficiaryProject Kindle a non-profit organization fighting HIV/AIDS
UPDATED 9:24 p.m. | Project Kindle, a non-profit organization that provides programs for families affected by HIV and AIDS and educates young adults about the disease, will be Dance Marathon's 2009 beneficiary, group members announced Wednesday.
"The impact of our money will be far-reaching," said Carley Ribet, DM public relations co-chair.…
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Dance: Bhangra Dance Team performs in Mezcla
Northwestern's Bhangra Dance Team performs in Mezcla, a performing arts outlet that showcases various student groups through art, music, poetry, and dance. Mezcla, which is affiliated with Alianza, is in its 5th year of programming at Northwestern.…
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Project budget soars for consulting costsMore funds also due to larger scope
Updates to the university's financial software have required budget increases of almost $10 million to cover consulting costs this year, based in part on recommendations from the same consulting firm Northwestern is paying to help with the project.
The initiative, called Project Café, began work in 2005 to implement a new system for NU's internal financial processing.…
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College AA services must fight 'stigma'
At a student's request, Alcoholics Anonymous has established a chapter at Northwestern, but CAPS directors say the group must still deal with the stigma attached to alcoholism on a college campus.
AA began holding weekly meetings in the Life Skills room in the Counseling and Psychological Services building in April, when a student approached NU's Health Service and asked if the university would support the start of a new group, said Dr.…
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Speaker: Jonah Goldberg, conservative author and commentator
Dan Fletcher/the daily northwestern Jonah Goldberg, a conservative author and commentator, speaks in Harris 107 on Tuesday. Goldberg is known for his contributions on politics and culture to National Review Online. …
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Majoring in music no longer barrier to study abroad
Cristina Burack saw "The Sound of Music" while studying abroad in Austria this year through the IES-Vienna program.
Burack, a voice performance and European history major, experienced the country's culture and music firsthand during her year abroad. She is one of 20 music students who studied abroad this year.…
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