Celebrate the 161st anniversary of the University's chartering with a week of activities leading up to Founders' Day, Saturday, Jan. 28!
Founders' Day SCVNGR Tour
Monday, Jan. 23 - Saturday, Jan. 28
Evanston campus
Download the free “SCVNGR” app for iPhone and Android by searching for “NU Founders’ Day."
After completing nine challenges (honoring the nine Northwestern founders), email Heather Nystedt at h-nystedt@northwestern.edu to receive your prize (such as gift cards to local businesses and NU accessories).
Challenges must be completed during Founders’ Week (Jan. 23-28).
Favorite NU Experience Candle Showcase and NU Timeline
Monday, Jan. 23 - Saturday, Jan. 28
Norris Galleria in Norris Lower Level
Join hundreds of your peers and share your “Favorite Thing About NU" for a special display.
Northwestern Trivia Night
Tuesday, Jan. 24, 8 p.m.
Tommy Nevin's Pub, 1450 Sherman Ave
Think you know everything about Northwestern? Here's your chance to prove it!
NU prizes will be handed out to winners and randomly throughout the night.
Founders' Day Celebration
Wednesday, Jan. 25, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Norris Lower Level Food Court Area
Celebrate Founders' Day a few days early with free cake and a Northwestern photo booth! (See photos!)
Founders' Feast
Friday, Jan. 27, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
NU Dining Halls
Special Founders' Day meal served in all NU dining halls, based on a menu from the 1901 Founders' Day celebration.
Virtual Candle Lighting
Saturday, Jan. 28, All Day
Join thousands of alumni, faculty, staff and students by lighting a virtual candle on this site. (Link will appear Saturday, Jan. 28.)