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Events and Celebrations

Behind Northwestern’s Songs

Learn the story behind Northwestern’s two favorite songs: the “Alma Mater” and the fight song.

Dancing for Dollars

Since 1975, students have been blistering their feet for charity at Northwestern’s annual Dance Marathon.

Northwestern Circus

Between 1908 and 1932, the greatest show at Northwestern was the Northwestern Circus, a student fundraising event that included a parade, a midway, sideshows and even trapeze acts.

Waa-Mu

For more than 75 years, talented students – including Warren Beatty and Ann Margaret – have sung and danced at Northwestern’s annual musical review.