Fall 2012

Fall 2012

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Contents

Features

What's in a Name?

A who's who of Northwestern buildings.

Test of Faith

Photojournalist captures snake handler's final moments.

TV Debates and the Presidential Race

Alumni played key roles in getting debates on TV.

Purple Passion

A number of alumni make their living off the vine.

A Global Perspective

A letter from President Morton Schapiro.

Campus Life

Then: Hail Caesar

Registration had its challenges in the predigital world.

A Beautiful Struggle

Criticism, kudos for African American Studies program.

Doha Delegation Attends Commencement

Paul Farmer preaches the power of partnerships.

Pieces of History

Anthropology students excavate Lifesaving Station.

Collections: A Woman’s World

Pushing women's buttons.

Student Startups on Rise

Businesses provide real experience for entrepreneurs.

‘Cuts & Grinds’ Inspired by History

Project pairs images of Northwestern past and present.

Circus for the Kids

Cirque du NU to entertain at new Ronald McDonald House.

Treblemakers Hit High Note

A cappella group releases its first album.

Pie Phight

Pies fly for Pi Phi philanthropy.

Senior Week S'Mores

Graduates enjoy a marshmallow toast.

Swingin’ Engineers

Dance class for engineers inspires creativity.

Finding True North

Young adult cancer survivors get back on trail.

Magic Green Bus

Northwestern engineers help to develop bus-top airfoil.

Seventh Heaven

Women’s lacrosse rallies to win seventh title.

Big at Heart

Lesotho native Lepe Seetane comes up big for the 'Cats.

Men’s Rugby Marks 40th Anniversary

Club to visit Bahamas for annual international tour.

Engineering the Offense

Patrick Ward leads the Wildcats’ offensive line.

Alumni Life

Good Chemistry

Alumnus brings hope to people with Wilson's disease.

J. Jeffrey Rice: Lawman of the Line

Florida lawyer lays down the law on the gridiron.

ArLynn Presser: Face to Facebook

Alum conquers agoraphobia to complete New Year's quest.

Patricia Barber: Chicago Jazz Genius

Jazz artist cuts a new album, tours the world.

Where Have All the Marriages Gone?

Marriage 101 professor explains dearth of nuptial news.

Updates

Filmmakers go to Cannes, tennis pro gives back.

Passings

Remembering a biotech pioneer and a veterans advocate.

Ross & Zissis: Creating a Scene

Designers develop inspiring environment for patients

Purple Prose

Vote Early — and Often

Teach your children to participate on Election Day.

Mailbox

Feedback

Kudos and darts for Rahm Emanuel.