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LIFE at Northwestern provides a virtual peek at what "real life" is like for Northwestern students, faculty, staff and community. As your passport to University life, it can also connect you to Northwestern's history, news and events.

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A glimpse at a Northwestern University location
	The Rock Painting The Rock is seen (unofficially, of course) as almost a duty for student groups—whether or not they have a cause to promote. The only rules: it has to be done at night, and it can be repainted at any time (even the same night)—unless it's well-guarded by the previous group's "artists." Learn more...

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This live view of The Rock, a landmark on the Evanston campus, is updated every minute.

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Professor Chad Mirkin discusses the fundamentals of nanotechnology during a plain-talk town hall meeting last month. [Story]

HereAndNow An online resource for undergraduate students.		Grad Connections An online resource for graduate students

NewsCenter Freshman Applications Soar at Northwestern - 54% in Three Years		Plan-It Purple An Evening With Kenny Leon May 15 6 p.m.

Wildfact of the Day Boost your NU knowledge with a daily dose of trivia.		Historic Moments Rugged terrain becomes site of new University, community

Life at Northwestern

Wild Spot

A glimpse at a Northwestern University location